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Corbett
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in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National
Park known as haven of eco-tourism in India, 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 interspersed with
hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known
as the Chaurs provide visitors with an excellent view
of its inhabitants. Special Tour packages for Corbett National Park are organized giving a glimpse of its wonderful world.
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 forests 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 of deer
- hog deer, samber, chital and barking deer and
other prey like the wild boar, support the predator.
Besides the tiger, Corbett national park 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 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 the Ramganga are the
slender snouted gharial and the mugger or marsh
crocodile. The river is rich in the magnificent
mahaseer - a 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
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MAJOR WILD LIFE ATTRACTIONS:
Corbett has the highest density of Tiger in the country--
approximately one every 10 sq km and it was here that
the prestigious "Project Tiger" was launched
in 1973. Four species of deer -- hog deer, sambar, chital
and barking deer and other prey like the wild boar,
are fodder for the tiger.
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 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 the Ramganga are the slender snouted
Gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river
is rich in the magnificent mahaseer-- a fine sporting
fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted
inside the national park. Other varieties fish found
here are the goonch and the brown trout.
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Accommodation
There are many accommodation facilities at Ramnagar
as well as at the Corbett National park. Being one of
the most frequently visited parks in the country, the
forest department and other agencies have their hotels,
lodges, rest houses, log huts for the visitors.
Forest rest houses, log huts etc at Dhikala, forest rest
houses at Sarapduli, Bijrani, Ghairal offer some of the
best stay in the region. There are many resorts along
the periphery of the park which take the load off the
governments accommodation facilities. To stay at the government
hotels, rest houses etc make sure that reservations are
done well in advance as the pressure is really high during
the tourist seasons.
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Getting There
The nearest airport to
the Corbett park is the Pantnagar airport. The nearest
railhead is that of Ramnagar. It is 51 kms from Dhikala.
Entry to the forest is just outside Ramnagar. Ramnagar
is on the Moradabad - Ramanagar branch line. Again from
Ramanagar one has to take the road to access the park.
Ramnagar, headquarters of Project Tiger is an obligatory
point for going to the park. Here, besides regular bus
services, govt. mini buses are also available.
Best
Time to Visit Corbett
The Corbett park is from mid-November
to mid-June. The park is open to visitors between November
and June. The best time to visit depends upon the interest
of the visitor -- summer is best for observing the larger
mammals and winter, for water birds.
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For further information contact :
Field Director,
Project Tiger,
Corbett National Park,
Ramnagar, Dist. Nainital,
Uttar Pradesh (India) - 244715.
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