Jim Corbett National Park India had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India; earlier part of Uttar Pradesh now comes under Uttaranchal, the newly found state. Jim Corbett National Park India is home to a variety of flora and fauna, Corbett park is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett Tiger Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account of habitat diversity. In the Jim Corbett National Park are found 110 tree species, 50 mammals' species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile speciesMajor Wildlife Attractions - Jim Corbett National Park India.
Jim Corbett National Park India is a haven for Tigers as well as its prey, which include four kinds of Deer, Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. Leopards are mostly found in the hilly areas of the Corbett park. Some nocturnal cats found here are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Sloth Bear is found in the lower regions of the park while the Himalayan Black Bear is seen in the higher hills only. The Dole or Wild Dog, though they can be seen in the southern areas of the park along with the Jackal. Some of the smaller residents of the park are Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare and Porcupine. Elephants are among one of the main attractions of Jim Corbett Park. Along the Ramganga River shores, one can spot the long-snouted, fish-eating Gharial Crocodile and the 'Mugger' Crocodile. Also seen on the rocky hillsides is the Ghoral or Goat Antelopes. The Langur and Rhesus Monkeys are well distributed through out the jim corbett national park and warning the whole Jungle with alarm calls when they see either a Tiger or Leopard from tree-top perches.
Places to visit: Delhi - Jim Corbett Park - Delhi
Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Day 01:
Arrive Delhi. Full day tour of Delhi.
Day 02:
Drive to Jim Corbett National Park. Early morning drive from Delhi to Corbett National Park.
Arrival at campsite by noon.
After lunch, visit the Interpretation Centre.
Guided jeep safari through Jim Corbett Park.
Corbett - The heavenly abode for adventure lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, Corbett National Park is set in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas in Uttranchal. River rafting and elephant rides are the favorite activities of the tourists here across the 520 sq km of India's first national park along the bank of Ramganga river. It is also known for Sal tree as its main flora. It is named after the hunter-naturalist Jim Corbett, who suggested the conception of this wildlife sanctuary, Over 50 mammals, 580 birds and 25 reptile species have been spotted here but the highlight of course is the Indian Tigers, Leopards and Gharials, the rare fish eating, long-nosed crocodiles.
Day free to relax or indulge in wildlife photography.
Dinner and overnight stay at Corbett National Park.
Day 3:
Corbett National Park
Early morning elephant safari through open grasslands and dense forests for wildlife viewing in the Corbett National Park.
After breakfast, jeep safari to lakeside to see crocodiles.
After lunch, day free to relax. Optional spending the day in a watchtower overlooking a water hole.
Evening film shows on wildlife.
Dinner and overnight stay at the park.
Day 04:
Drive to Delhi. |