Corbett National Park
 Nestling
in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National
Park extends over an area of 520.82sq.km. Varied
topography and vegetation gives Corbett a rich diversity
in habitats and natural beauty. Flat valleys are
interspread with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling
grasslands known as the Chaurs provide visitors with an
excellent view of its inhabitants. The magnificent
Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the
park and little forest streams tumble through the
ravines. While dense stands of sal cloak the higher
ridges, mixed deciduous forest are found throughout the
Park and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of
shrubs and over 33 kinds of bamboos and grasses are seen
here.
 Corbett
has the highest density of tiger in the country -
approximately one every 5 sq.km. and it was here that
the prestigious "Project Tiger"
 was
launched in 1973. Four speices of deer -hog deer, sambar,
chital and barking deer and other prey like the wild
boar, support the predator.
Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven
for 50 mammals , 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile
species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan black
bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of
lesser known cats, dhole -the wild dog and an entire
spectrum of colourful birds including water birds,
pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill. Basking
along the banks of Ramganga are the slender snouted
gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river
fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is
not permitted inside the National Park.
Excellent facilities for staying and
viewing wildlife make Corbett one of the finest reserves
in India.
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General Information : |
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Best time to Visit |
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Nov-May (closed mid June to mid Nov) |
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Accommodation |
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Forest Rest Houses, Log Huts etc. |
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Nearest town |
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Ramnagar (51Km) |
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How to get there |
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Rail - Ramnagar (51 Km), Air - Pantnagar (110 Km)
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Nestling
in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett
National Park extends over an area of 520.82sq.km.
Varied topography and vegetation gives Corbett a rich
diversity in habitats and natural beauty. Flat valleys
are interspread with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling
grasslands known as the Chaurs provide visitors with an
excellent view of its inhabitants. The magnificent
Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the
park and little forest streams tumble through the
ravines. While dense stands of sal cloak the higher
ridges, mixed deciduous forest are found throughout the
Park and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of
shrubs and over 33 kinds of bamboos and grasses are seen
here.