Best Tourists Attractions in Jim Corbett – “Homeland of Tigers” !
Jim Corbett National Park is a part of larger Corbett Tiger Reserve lying in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Named for well-known British hunter Jim Corbett, this Corbett Tiger Reserve was established in 1936 as India’s first national park. The magical landscape covering lush green jungles of Jim Corbett is homeland for Tigers, Wild Elephants, Sloths, Macaques, Langur Monkeys, Peacocks, Deer, Leopards, Crocs, Wild boars, and Jackals. Corbett is adored as India’s oldest and esteemed National Park being a place where Project Tiger was launched to protect the most endangered species “Tigers”.
The eye-soothing verdure till next horizons is not the only thing Corbett is famous for. It has over 400-500 manifolds of species of flora and fauna which has attracted innumerous tourists and wildlife admirers across the globe. It can be a perfect getaway to see panorama view of every environmental element; hilly elevations, muddy depressions, studded with grasslands & surrounded with lakes and river-bays spread over 520 sq. km. There are several tourists attractions in Jim Corbett that you will be contented to visit praising beauty of nature.
Dhikala: Dhikala is situated at border of Patil Dun valley and is the most visited and popular spot in Corbett. The reason is its richness in wildlife and location being the core area of Corbett. You can spot here spotted deer herds, Barking deer, Elephants, Hyenas, Sambhar, Barasinga, Hyena, Fox, and if lucky Tigers. This is the best place for bird-lovers as Corbett and neighboring area is native for around 650 species of migratory and residents birds. You can also visit other zones like Bijrani, Jhirna, Sitavani, and Durgadevi. All you need is to have a good binocular.
Jeep Safari: Jungle wildlife safari in Corbett Park is the must thing you should to explore these lands. Jeep safari is the most common way to visit Corbett and it will add more fun and excitement to your visit letting you sightsee in lesser time. Wildlife photographers and nature-lovers will love to escape from hectic everyday life to this wonderland. The park usually opens at 0600 hours in the morning and is open till 1100 hours in morning. Tourists who have booked for full day safari can enjoy for some more time. The schedule of time can change as per season or authorities of Corbett.
Elephant Safaris: Viewing the scenic beauty on the hunch of the Elephant can be the most exciting part of your trip. The pleasure of being close to such a giant and glorious animal spending time with it experiencing nature can be something you will never forget. If you are with kids then this can be the most memorable ride of their childhood.
Trekking & Hiking: If you want to follow your passion of trekking and experience the spectacular visuals with a closest field of vision, trekking in the forest can be best for you. Corbett Tiger Reserve has enormous tracts of River and forests extended to reach Himalayan ranges with varied altitudes. Grasslands and Tropical forests cloaked with dense trees will take you up to the picturesque view of icy Himalayan peaks.
Best Time to Visit Corbett
: If Tiger-sighting is your aim to visit Corbett, best time to spot them here is late in the season (April to mid-June).
Best Place to Stay:
Corbett Adventure Resort, Ramnagar