Jim Corbett, situated in the lap of the mountains, is known as a paradise for tigers due to the population of tigers present in the park. The most important thing about Jim Corbett spread in the city of Ramnagar, Nainital, and Pauri district of Uttarakhand is that it has a critically endangered species of Royal Bengal Tiger, not only from India but people from far-flung countries also come to see it. Various types of beautiful flowers and wildlife present in the park add to the beauty of this park.
History of Jim Corbett.
Named after the legendary tiger hunter and later naturalist Jim Corbett, this park is the first national park in India. Jim Corbett, present in Uttarakhand, was established in 1936. At that time the park was named Hailey National Park. However, after about 19 years, in 1955, the name of this park was changed to Jim Corbett and it was given the status of National Park. The purpose of naming the park Jim Corbett is said to be a tribute to the naturalist Jim Corbett, who had contributed greatly to the conservation of wildlife. After this, in 1974, the park was finally declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger.
A diverse range of animal species can be spotted during a Wildlife Safari.
In Jim Corbett, you will get to see animals like elephants, cheetahs, lions. Apart from this, 50 mammal species live in the park. You will also spot animals like wild cats, sloth bears, Himalayan black bears, langurs, and rhesus monkeys here. Furthermore, You will also witness alligators, crocodiles swimming on the banks of the beautiful Ram Ganga river present in the park.
Enjoy the beauty of Jim Corbett by Wildlife Safari.
Every year thousands of tourists come from far away to see the beauty of Jim Corbett. The lush green forests of Jim Corbett spread over the vast area of the diverse foothills of the Himalayas can mesmerize anyone. After enjoying a Wildlife safari in Jim Corbett a person can never forget those happy moments. The main attractions of this park are the native animals, diverse species of birds, reptiles, deciduous forests, and many small rivers.
There are five safari zones in Corbett National Park which including Bijrani Zone, Jhirna Zone, Durgadevi Zone, Dhela Zone, and Dhikala Zone. You can enjoy wildlife safari in Jim Corbett by canter safari, jeep safari, and elephant safari.
Dhela Safari.
If you want to enjoy the lush green forests and rich biodiversity present in Jim Corbett then you must visit Dhela Zone.
Bijrani zone.
If you stay in Ramnagar then you can reach the Bijrani zone by traveling just 1 kilometer. During the Wildlife Safari in this zone, you can feel the amazing beauty of the forest and can capture it on your camera.
Jhirna Zone.
Jhirna Safari is a little far from Ramnagar as compared to other zones, however, if you want to see the bears present in the park then you must visit the Jhirna zone as you will easily spot bears here.
Dhikala Zone.
You must visit here to enjoy the biodiversity present in Dhikala Zone. There are several resorts to stay here including Riverside by Aahma, Tarangi Jim Corbett Resort, and Spa, The Den Corbett, etc. While staying in these resorts, you can wake up early in the morning and capture the beautiful scenery of the forest here on your camera.
Durga Devi Zone.
If you are a bird lover then Durga Devi Zone is a better spot for you as you will get to see different species of birds here.
How to reach Jim Corbett?
There are three modes available for you to reach Jim Corbett:
Airplane: The airplane is a better choice for tourists coming from far areas of the country. To reach Jim Corbett from the domestic airport, you have to cover a distance of 50 km. You can take a taxi or a cab from this airport to reach the park.
Train: To reach Jim Corbett by Train You can travel from Delhi to Moradabad by train and then from there you can reach Ramnagar by taxi or bus. Within about 1 hour you will reach Ramnagar. Let me tell you that from here the park is only 12 km away.
Bus: You can also travel to Jim Corbett by bus. For this, you have to take a bus from Delhi, Haridwar or Nainital to Ramnagar and then from there, you can reach the park by taxi or bus.
