Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern Indias Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it is known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds. Jim Corbett National Park is one of the most preferred tourist destinations among the people as the place is rich in flora and fauna. Also, because it is the second largest Tiger reserve in the country after Sunderbans. The park was incepted in the year 1936 and was then known as Hailey National Park. The entire is spread in over 500 sq. kms. The whole area is full of river belt, hills, marshy depressions, large lake, and grasslands. Jim Corbett National Park is one of those rare national tiger reserves where night stay is allowed. One can enjoy wildlife evening, and roam around in lap of nature park on an Elephant back or an open jeep. Apart from tigers, one will find, leopards, wild elephants, and crocodiles. So, for the wildlife buffs, this is indeed the most sought-after place as many film shootings too have taken place here. It is located in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand. The nearest city to the national park is Ramnagar, Kotdwar. The temperature remains temperate all throughout the year. In winters, the temperature goes as low as 4-5 degrees while in summer, the temperature is shade over 30 degrees at max. Most morning at Jim Corbet are foggy. It is also being honoured as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in the year 1973. This Unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth to Project Tiger in India to safeguard the most endangered species and the Royal wild animal of India called Tigers. Best Time to Visit: December to March is the ideal time to visit the Jim Corbett National Park. The temperature slides down to a cool 5 °C. The Tourist Zones To promote tourism in this region, the Corbett National Park has been divided into six major different tourism zones. Bijrani Safari Zone: Bijrani Zone is a very popular tourist hub because of its bountiful natural beauty and open grasslands. Jhirna Safari Zone: Jhirna is another important tourist zone in the Jim Corbett National Park which is open for tourists round the year. Dhela Safari Zone: Dhela is a new eco-tourism zone in the Corbett National Park which was included in the tiger reserve zone in November 2014. This is the only area in the reserve buffer zone open for tourists in CTR. The Zone is retaining the attention of many tourists because of its rich biodiversity and is open throughout the year. Dhikala Zone: Being the largest and the most diversified jungle safari zone in Corbett, Dhikala is famous for its bountiful natural beauty as well as for offering the best sight for its exotic fauna. Night stay inside the Dhikala Tourism Zone is highly recommended for the hardcore wildlife enthusiasts. Durga Devi Zone: Located at the northeastern boundary of the Jim Corbett National Park, Durga Devi zone is the heaven on planet earth for those who are fond of bird watching. Sitabani Buffer Zone: Sitabani Zone does not fall under the Corbett Tiger Reserve area. But, if you are fond of the serene ambiance of the natural beauty, you must visit the Sitabani area. Nearby Places to Explore: 1. Lansdowne: For A Laid-Back Vacation 2. Rishikesh: For Adventure 3. Nainital: For Beautiful Views 4. Bhimtal: For True Nature 5. Naukuchiatal: For Lakes 6. Ranikhet: For A Romantic Getaway 7. Dhanachuli: For an Offbeat Stay 8. Mukteshwar: For Lush Splendor