About Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park of India. The park was first established in 1936 as Hailey National Park by protecting an establishment of rare bio-diversity in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Symbolically speaking, the park represents an amalgamation of two distinct cultures of Kumaon and Garhwal in Uttarakhand because of its locations at the convergence of both the regions. Earlier the main area of the Corbett National Park was 323.75 sq. km. to which 197.07 sq. km. was added later. In 1991, an area of 797.72 sq km was added as buffer area of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
Wildlife Information of Corbett National Park:
Apart from the monsoon season, the park is open all around the year. But, Corbett is not all about tigers. A pathway adorned with mango orchards leads one into a complete different world housing a record number of 488 different species of plants and 580 bird types. Moreover a plethora of 25 reptile species and 50 species of mammals are reasons enough to go personal with this wonderland.
Best Time to Visit Jim Corbett National Park
Summer season is related to march to June is best time to explore mammals and reptiles, winter season is November to February in excellent time for birds watching in Corbett and July to October is spring. Most of the Corbett zones are being close this time. But one can enjoy fishing, and other water sports activities on that time. The welcoming time in Jim Corbett national park is mid November to mid –June.
How to Reach At Jim Corbett National Park
By Air: Nearest airport is Phoolbagh, Pantnagar 55kms far from Corbett Park. International airport is Delhi 320kms from Corbett.
By Rail: Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to arrive Corbett Park.
By Road: Jim Corbett National park is well connected by road. Every zone have its own entry gate.
