| Corbett National Park is formerly known as the | | | | your own jeep, you can take the Delhi route and |
| Hailey National Park and is the oldest national park | | | | it will pass Hapur, Murababad until you reach |
| in India. It is located right in the foothills of the | | | | Ramnagar. |
| Himalaya. This park was established because of | | | | Tourists are encouraged to be in the gate at least |
| the successful efforts of conservationists, | | | | 30 minutes in advance so they can attend the |
| especially John Corbett. He was the one | | | | briefing and also get the necessary permit they |
| responsible for the prohibition of hunting and | | | | might need. Avoid last minute rushes. |
| capturing of wild animals, including tigers and from | | | | Great Things to Do in Corbett |
| cutting timbers in the area. | | | | There are a lot of things that you can do in |
| Under the Terai Arc landscape Programme, the | | | | Corbett National Park aside from tiger and bird |
| World Wildlife Fund included the tiger, the Asian | | | | watching. There are some areas like Ramgarh, |
| elephant, and the one-horned rhinoceros among | | | | Kosi, Mandal, Binsar, Kothari, and Pancheshwar |
| the species that need to be protected. The | | | | that allows fishing and angling. Forest officials issue |
| program aims to restore forests in Nepal and | | | | permits before the activity can push through. |
| India for wildlife migration. The park, offers a wide | | | | Ffishing rods are also available for rent. It is a |
| variety of fauna species. | | | | great fishing site. You can take the safari right |
| Both local and migratory birds are identified that | | | | afterwards. This is the most sought after activity |
| includes fowls, crested serpent eagles, weaver | | | | in the park so be sure to make reservations in |
| birds, kingfishers, falcons, gulls, herons, black | | | | advance. You will be accompanied by an |
| throated Payas, stone curlews, and parakeets. | | | | experienced driver who can help you track the |
| Aside from the most celebrated tigers, other | | | | wild animals you came for. It can cover the whole |
| animals found in the park are a variety of cats | | | | area in less time. |
| including the jungle cat, fishing cat, and the leopard. | | | | Another good way to spend your time in the |
| You can also add buffalos, boars, elephants, | | | | park is to have the elephant ride. These animals |
| leopards, pythons and crocodiles, Indian pangolins | | | | can reach places that jeeps cannot reach. You |
| as well as the rhesus monkey, antelopes, sloth | | | | can even get closer to animals in the wilderness |
| and 4 unique species of deer. | | | | without scaring the animals away. You get the |
| Planning | | | | chance to have a closer look at the wild animals in |
| The best way to enjoy your safari trip to | | | | their natural habitat. Other adventure activities |
| Corbett National Park is to plan ahead. Make early | | | | which some nearby resorts offer includes |
| reservations, create an itinerary, list the best and | | | | trekking, river crossing, rock climbing, and bungee |
| preferred spots to visit, and of course, know the | | | | jumping. |
| people and their culture ahead of time so you | | | | Things to Bring |
| know what you should do and what you should | | | | Now that you have the idea of what Corbett has |
| not do. | | | | to offer, it is always advisable to bring the |
| The months of November until June are the best | | | | following to have the greatest adventure of your |
| months to visit to better appreciate the rich flora | | | | life: binoculars, map, comfortable and neutral |
| and fauna. To get there, you can access the | | | | colored clothing, sunglasses, camera, insect |
| international airport in Delhi or the local airport in | | | | repellent, and extra money. Also, do not use |
| Pantnagar and from there, its only 50 kilometers | | | | heavy perfume in this area. |
| away. | | | | For all your forest lodge reservations and tour |
| Another option is via rail thru Ramnagar and from | | | | packages, please call +9197-19251997 or |
| there, you can avail of taxi cabs or mini buses | | | | +915947-284200, or +91 98114-03431. |
| going to Corbett. Lastly, if you feel like taking | | | | |