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Corbett
National Park - Wildlife Attractions in Corbett National Park |
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In 1973, India launched
a major conservation project called Project Tiger with a grant of US $
two million from the World Wildlife
Fund and from the Government of
India. Initially, there were nine areas designated as Project
Tiger, but now there are 15 areas covering a total area of 24,712 sq.
km. As a result of the Project Tiger, there has been a
tremendous increase in the number of tigers. Some of the popular
Project Tiger Reserves in India are the Kanha National Park,
Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Dudhwa
National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park. Below, we give
an insight into the Corbett National Park. |
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Introduction of Corbett National Park |
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Corbett
National Park is located in the foothills of the
Himalayas. Corbett National Park was established in
1936, as the Hailey National Park. Corbett
National Park was the India's first national park.
With the help of the WWF, Project
Tiger was launched in Corbett National Park in 1973
and this park was one of the first such tiger
reserves in the country. Corbett National Park was
earlier a popular hunting ground of the British. This park was named in honor of the late Jim
Corbett. Corbett
Tiger Reserve is totally spread over an area of 1318.54
square kms and includes apart from Corbett National Park,
additional areas of Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary and Reserve
Forest buffer zone. The topography in this park comprises of
hilly and riverine areas, temporary marshy depressions,
plateaus and ravines. The lower areas are populated
by Sal trees. |
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Wildlife
Attractions in the Corbett National Park |
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About 110 species of trees, 50
species of mammals, 580 species of birds and 25 species of
reptiles are found in this park.
The major wildlife animals found in this park are Tiger,
Leopard, Elephant, Deer, Wild Boar, Leopard Cat, Jungle
Cat, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Wild Dog, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Himalayan Palm Civet,
Indian Grey Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare,
Porcupine and Jackal. Along the banks of the Ramganga River,
one can also spot the Crocodiles. Besides various wildlife animals about 580 species
of resident and migratory birds are also found here.
Peacock, Kite, Water fowl, Storkbilled Kingfisher, Brown fish owl, Red
jungle fowl, Minivets, Shrikes, Cuckoos,
Barbets, Bulbul, woodpeckers and parakeets
are also found within Corbett National Park. |
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Jungle Safari in the Park |
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You can visit the park
either by having an Elephant or a Jeep Safari. A guide
will always accompany you during the safari in the
park. There are watchtowers inside the park from where
you can view the animals at a very close distance.
Best Time to
Visit
Some of the birds
that migrate during the winter are the Steppe eagle
and various water birds.
The best season to visit the Corbett National Park is from
November to June. During the monsoon season that is from
July to October this park is closed. |
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How to get here |
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By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a
distance of about 50 kms. The nearest international airport
is located at Delhi, which is about 300 kms.
By Rail:
Ramnagar is the nearest railway station located on the broad
gauge track.
By Road:
Corbett National Park is connected by road with Ramnagar,
Lucknow, Nainital, Ranikhet and Delhi. |
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