A Date with the Wild
What began as a wild chase to hunt down man-eating tigers eventually turned into a grand effort to save the big cats. The legendary hunter Jim Corbett decided that conservation was the best way to resolve human-wildlife conflict, and began educating the villagers to protect the tiger's habitat. The result - the establishment of India's first national reserve for tigers in 1936. Initially called Hailey National Park, the 1,288 sq. km. reserve was renamed Jim Corbett National Park in 1956.
While the tiger is the lord of this jungle, the Corbett Tiger Reserve, with a core area of about 822 sq. km., is also home to elephant herds and other endemic wildlife species. The sprawling tiger reserve with the meandering Ramganga river, undoubtedly tops the itinerary of anyone who loves to experience India's wildlife. It is possibly your best chance to look at the tiger in the eye, or capture him through your camera lens.
Our Resort(s) at CORBETT
Important Information
State: Uttarakhand
Destination Type: Jungle
Destinations Nearby: Dehradun 175 km, Delhi 228 km, Agra 384 km
Nearest Sterling Resort: Sterling Nainital
Languages: Hindi, Kumaoni
Nearest Railway Station: Ramnagar Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport
Summer: March to May. Maximum temperature can touch 40°C
Monsoon: June to September.
Winter: November to February. While the days are pleasant, minimum temperature during morning and evening could drop to 5°C.
- Wildlife sightings are higher during the summer as animals visit watering holes more frequently. It is advisable to plan your trip accordingly.
- Dress in earthy colours so that you blend in with the surroundings and do not disturb the animals.
- Carry sun protection and scarves, and enough water to stay hydrated.
- Book safaris and accomodation well in advance, two months is usually a good time.
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Experiences
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Jim Corbett National Park : Where Adventure Never Ends
Corbett has much more to offer than tigers. You can also enjoy adventure activities like river rafting, hiking, biking and much more.
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Dhikala Safari: A Rendezvous with your Wild Side
Given how massive and awe-inspiring this zone of the Corbett Reserve is, it is a challenge not to get lost in its wilderness, metaphorically.
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Choti Haldwani: The Village That Jim Corbett Built
Did you know that the British hunter, illustrious author and naturalist, Jim Corbett also built a village from the ground-up?
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Ramganga: Fish Away
Angling in the bluish-green waters of River Ramganga is a serene experience. The banks of the river also make for a great picnic spot.
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Corbett : A Paradise for Bird Lovers
Birdlife International declared Jim Corbett National Park as an "Important Bird Area" (IBA), as it is the natural habitat of over 550 species of birds. Come and explore.
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Garjiya Temple : A Pilgrimage To The Mystic Temple
The Gajaria temple is wrapped in mystery and mythology. Known to have been blessed by the Goddess Parvati, floods have never affected this divine place.
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Bijrani: In the Heart of the Jungle
At first glance, Bijrani looks like an illustration out of a storybook. In this famous jungle that inspires one's imagination, you are likely to sight, among other wild animals, the magnificent tiger.