Holiday Destination: Jim Corbett

It's Located in Uttarakhand State of India.

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative. The present area of the Corbett national park is 1318.54 sq. km. including 520 sq. km. of core area of and 797.72 sq. km. of buffer area. The core area of the Corbett tiger reserve forms the Corbett National Park while the buffer contains reserve forests (496.54 sq.km.) as well as the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq.km.). The park has sub Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics. An ecotourism destination, it contains 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. The increase in tourist activities, among other problems, continues to present a serious challenge to the park's ecological balance. Corbett has been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers for a long time. Tourism activity is only allowed in selected areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife. In recent years the number of people coming here has increased dramatically. Presently, every season more than 70,000 visitors come to the park from India and other countries. The Jim Corbett National Park is a heaven for the adventure seekers and wildlife adventure lovers alike. Corbett National Park is India's first national park which comprises 520.8 km2. area of hills, riverine belts, marshy depressions, grass lands and large lake.

Climate

Summer 30 °C (86 °F), Winter 18 °C (64 °F)

Tourist Season

May To October is the best month's for tourism visiting in Ramnagar.

General Information

• Land Area: 20,682 sq mi (53,566 km2)
• Population: 1 Crore
• Capital City: Dehradun.
• Language: English, Hindi, Garhwali and Kumaoni.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Ramnagar

Ramnagar
Uttarakhand, India

Airports

Naini Saini Airport: For Domestic flights.

Jolly Grant Airport: For Domestic flights.

Railway Stations

Ramnagar Railway Station

Ramnagar
Uttarakhand, India