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National Parks in India » Corbett National Park
 Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary is the finest and the most picturesque national park of India. Corbett National Park has the privilege of being the first national park of the country, developed and nurtured by Late Jim Corbett in the year 1936. Corbett also enjoys the privilege of being the first tiger reserve of India to be covered under the Project Tiger in 1973 (Project Tiger was launched to protect the diminishing Tiger Population in India in 1973). Located in the picturesque surroundings of lush green forests and a series of ridges running parallel to the valley, the park covers an area of 520.8 sq. km and is famous for its individualistic scenic beauty. Flora and fauna at Corbett National Park is known for its rich and variedness, difficult to be found in any other national parks of India.
According to a 2-year long survey conducted by a team of wildlife specialists, the wildlife in Corbett National Park comprises of about 50 mammal species, 580 bird species, 25 reptile species and 110 tree species. The varied wildlife in Corbett National Park ranges from large mammals to the lesser ones, the birds, the reptiles and amphibians, the fishes, the insects, the mollusks, the crustaceans and more. But the Corbett National Park is known for its ferocious yet handsome Royal Bengal Tigers. The park offers congenial environmental conditions for growth and survival of the Royal Bengal Tigers and its prey such as 4 kinds of Deer, Wild Boar and other lesser animals. For your ease, the wildlife in the Corbett National Park can be divided into the following categories.  The Mammals : In this category fall the Monkeys, the Predators, Elephants, Antelopes and Deer, and Wild Pig. Apart from the Royal Bengal Tiger or Indian Tiger, the other notable mammals in the Corbett National Park are Rhesus Macaques, Langurs, Leopards, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Fishing Cat, the Dhole (Wild dog), Jackals, Red Fox, Sloth Bear and Black Bear. The small mammals in the park constitute of Marten, Otters, Indian Civet, Mongoose, Black-napped Hare (Khargosh), Palm Squirrel, Indian Porcupine and the Long-eared Hedgehog Musk-rat. In addition, about 8 kinds of bats have also been identified, which include the Flying Fox and the Indian Pangolin. The Corbett National Park also shelters a significant population of wild elephants, numbering about 200-300.The Corbett National Park also has a significant population of antelopes and deer. The four species of deer found in the park include Chital (the well-known Spotted Deer), the Para (hog deer), the Sambar (the largest Asiatic deer) and the Muntjac (barking deer), also called kakkar. The antelopes found in the Corbett National Park include the Nilgai and the Goat-antelopes. The park also shelters a significant population of omnivorous Wild Pigs and Wild Boars.  The Birds : The Corbett National Park is home to about 600 species of birds, one of the richest in India. Some of the most prominent birds found in the Corbett National Park are Cormorants, the Darter, the Grey Heron, Egrets, the Cattle Egret, the White-necked and Black-necked Storks, the Spotbill, the Large Pied Wagtail, White-capped Redstart, the Great Crested Grebe, Graylag Geese, White Storks, Black Storks, Sandpipers, Snipe, the Great Black-headed Gull, Ducks, Green Pigeons, Parakeets, Cuckoos, Hornbills, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Orioles, Drongos, Pies, Babblers and Thrushes, Mynas, Bulbuls, Warblers, Tailor Bird, Robins, Chats, Redstarts, Bayas, Finches, Indian Alpine Swift, Crested Swifts, the Dusky Crag Martin, Striated (or Red-rumpled) Swallows, the Indian Cliff Shallow, and the Wire-tailed Swallow.The Reptiles : The Ramganga River and the lake inside the Corbett National Park support a variety of reptile population. The park provides an ideal habitat for both the Gharial (Fish-eating Crocodile) and the Muggar (Marsh Crocodile). Among the important reptiles found in the Corbett National Park are the Indian Python, Viper, the King Cobra, Krait, Cat Snake, the Wolf Snake, Common Monitors, Lizards, Tortoises, Turtles to name a few.
Corbett National Park is a paradise of wildlife and bird lovers and a must visit for any wildlife and nature loving person. Other Attractions in Corbett  Ramnagar : Situated in the rich farm belt of Terai, on the southeastern fringes of the great forests, the busy market town of Ramnagar is the main administrative centre for Corbett National Park and Project Tiger. Ramnagar makes a fishing base camp. At Lohachaur, 15-kms north along the River Kosi, good anglers are in with a chance of landing the legendary Mahseer, a redoubtable battling River Carp. Permits to have a go must be sought from the Project Tiger office in Ramnagar; most resorts also arrange all inclusive fishing trips.Jeep Safari in Corbett : Jeeps Safari is another big attraction for the wildlife lovers visiting Corbett National Park. This is the safest and the most convenient way to explore the verdant jungles even deep inside the Park. In addition, there are many watchtowers and machans at Dhikala, Phulai and Jhirna, which provide an excellent platform for the wildlife viewing in Corbett. The park also houses a Visitor Centre and a Museum, displaying the exhibits and models relating to the history and biodiversity of Corbett National Park. Elephant Safari in Corbett : You can enjoy a unique and unforgettable elephant safari in Corbett to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of the park. The savannah grassland locally known as maidan, provide refuse to Chital, Sambar and other deer species, attracting the majestic Tigers and if you are lucky you can spot a tiger in its own natural habitat.
Note : Bring binoculars, remain quiet, and don’t wear bright colors or strong perfumes Best Time to Visit - Jim Corbett National Park  The best visiting season of Corbett is from November 15 to June 15. Corbett remains closed between June 16 and November 14, when the monsoons flood the river beds and cut the fragile road links.How to Reach By Air : The nearest airport from Corbett National Park is Phoolbagh (Pantnagar). Delhi and Lucknow are other famous airports from where one can reach to Corbett by rail and road. By Rail : Ramnagar is the nearest railway station from Corbett National Park. Many trains of northeastern railway connect Ramnagar to important junctions like Lucknow, Delhi and Moradabad. By Road : Ramnagar, the nearest town from Corbett National Park, is well connected by road to all the major cities of North India like Delhi, Agra, Nainital and Lucknow. We book hotels and lodges for Corbett National Park and provide wildlife tour packages.
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