Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, spread over
an area of more than 1200 sq km., including the Sonanadi
Wildlife Sanctuary, Jim Corbett National Park is the first
ever National Park in India and Asia. Earlier known as
'Hailey National Park', the national park is home to the
most precious wildlife in India and the diverse species
of flora and fauna accommodating around 110 tree species,
50 mammal species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
The history of the park can be traced back to the early
1800 century when the forest came under the rule of Terhi
Garhwal. In 1820 the forest came under the rule of British.
Set up in 1936, Corbett National Park is widely known
for the Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant. In 1973,
the park became one of the Tiger reserves in the country,
with the launch of the Project Tiger scheme. The park
is also famous for its variety of landscapes.
Named after the famous hunter, Jim Corbett, the varied
topography of the park comprises of hilly and riverine
areas, temporary marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines.
The lower areas are almost completely populated by Sal
trees. This makes the park suitable for its species to
survive and multiply.
Apart from the Bengal Tigers and Elephants, the wildlife
in the Corbett National Park includes Himalayan Palm Civet,
Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare and
Porcupine. Besides the huge herds of elephants, one can
also discover the two varieties of crocodiles - Gharial
and Mugger - on the banks of Ramganga River through the
tour packages for Corbett.
The National park consists of the cat family like Leopard
Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat and is a haven for Tigers
as well as its prey. This includes four kinds of Deer,
Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. The leopards
are mostly found in the hilly terrains of the Park The
Dole or Wild Dog and Jackal are found in the southern
parts of the national park. Sloth Bear is found in the
lower regions of the park while the Himalayan Black Bear
is seen in the higher hills only. The Langur and Rhesus
Monkeys are also quite common in the Corbett national
park.
The best visiting season of Corbett is from November 15
to June 15 through the tour packages for Corbett. Elephant
rides and Jeep Safari are the two common ways to explore
this deep forest full of flora and fauna.
The Crocodile Pool, Dhikala Machaan, Getheryo Library
(Dhikala), Corbett Museum (Dhangadi gate), Corbett fall,
Garjia Temple, Jim Corbett House and Ramangar market are
places worth visiting.
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