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Corbett National Park, mostly lying on the banks of Ramaganga River, has prospered an ancient civilization. The main attraction of tourists and wild life enthusiasts to this Park is that the majestic view of Tiger with all its wildness in this Park. This park is a natural habitat of the rare species of Tigers that are facing extinction. It is a place draws huge tourist inflow and offers excellent sightseeing. The headquarters of Project Tiger, Ramnagar is a good place to stay. Corbett National Park is famous for its wealthy flora and fauna. Also the wild animals, reptiles and bird with many varieties of species enrich the Park and it is haven for bird watchers, wild life enthusiasts, environmentalists and nature lovers. Very rich in vegetation, if we take statistics there are about more than 51 different kinds of shrubs, more than 30 kinds of bamboos and over 110 different species of trees, apart from the greenish grass seen only in meadows. The Park, renowned for the majestic leopards and elephants, caters for the life of many rare species of mammals, birds and reptiles, more than 25 species of reptiles, 585 kinds of birds and over 50 varieties of mammal species. If one is interested he can indulge lively with deers, spotted in Corbett National Park, barking deer, spotted dear, sambar, chinkara are some of the different kinds of species seen in the Park. Another major attraction here is the aquatic reptiles; different kinds of crocodiles can be spotted here. Corbett National Park is really a worth natural park to visit, to see the nature’s varieties and beauty.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 244715

STD Code: 5947

Info Website: http://www.corbettnationalpark-india.com/

Best Time to Visit:  November-June

HistoryEdit

Corbett National Park, established in 1936 with the name Hailey National Park and renamed as Ramganga National Park in 1952, got its present name in 1957 after Jim Corbett, the famous naturalist and photographer. This is India’s first national park and beyond doubt the most attractive Park in India. The Park is placed in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the midst of lusting greeneries and uneven mountains with varying heights, ranging from about 1300 feet to nearly 4000 feet.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Patanagar airport is the nearest airport to Corbett National Park. It is a domestic airport at a distance of nearly 50 km from Corbett National Park and a cab will charge about Rs 1,000 for travel from airport to Corbett.

By Train : Jim Corbett National Park does not have its own railway station. Ramnagar is the nearest railway station Corbett National Park situated 5kms away. Ramnagar railway station is well connected with major cities of India. Ramnagar is one of the end points of the train coming in Nainital district.Taxis are easily available from Ramnagar to Jim Corbett Park.

By BUS : Corbett National Park bus station connects to all nearby cities by the public transport systems in Uttarakhand state. Deluxe and semi deluxe buses can be availed from Delhi to Corbett National park.

By Taxi : Taxis are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand to Corbett National Park.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Welcome Heritage Corbett Ramganga Resort ; Village Jhamaria, P.O. Sankar Marchula, Corbett National Park, Corbett, 244715. ; Ph – 15962281592 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Ashoka’s Tiger Trail Resort ; Corbett National Park, Dhela, Ramnagar, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 244715. ; Ph – 098 18 068025 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security.

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• Foodies ;  Beside Asthan Mall, Lakhanpur, Jim Corbett National Park 244715, India. ; M –  5947253022 ; Food Serve :  Chinese, Café, Diner, Dessert, Indian, Italian, Continental, Fast food, Ice cream.

• Jims Grill ;  Zero Garjia, Dhikuli, Ramnagar, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 244715, India. ; M –  91-5947-284132 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Govind Restaurant ;  Ranikhet Road, Ramnagar, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 244715. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Corbett National Park is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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