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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.
Wildlife and Birds in the Corbett
National Park
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. Some of
the birds that migrate during the winter are the Steppe eagle
and various water birds.
Jungle Safari in the Corbett National Park
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 Corbett National Park
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.
How to reach Corbett National Park
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. |
