Wildlife & Bird Sanctuatries > Corbett

by Anil Benipuri

Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Jim Corbett National Park is a tiger reserve which extends over an area of 1200 sqkm. The Ramganga River flows through the park and little forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the park.

WILDLIFE: Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The "Project Tiger" was initiated and launched here in 1973. Apart from the tigers, leopards and elephants, and four species of deer - hog deer, sambar, chital and barking deer - are also found here.

Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the fish-eating gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the golden mahaseer - although angling is not permitted inside the National Park.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Best time to visit: November - June.

Accommodation: Dhikala Rest House and Tiger Camp.

Nearest town: Ramnagar.

HOW TO GET THERE:

By Rail: Ramnagar is the nearest railhead. Regular trains ply between Ramnagar and Delhi.

By Air: Delhi, about 7 hours drive from here is the nearest air link.

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