Camping in Corbett National Park
Camping is the favourite accommodation option for any die-hard wildlife enthusiast. In Corbett, camping options are offered by the Forest Rest Houses located inside the park. If you want to stay in camps of the Corbett National Park, book these well in advance as there are limited number of camps.
Corbett's main camps are located at Dhikala Forest Lodge, Bijrani Forest Rest House and the Sarapduli Forest Rest House. A variety of accommodations are offered by these camps along with facilities like food, well-stocked library, screening of wildlife films and elephant rides. Hence, in the evening after a fun-filled day in the park and after swapping stories of day's adventures around the campfire, visit the well-stocked library and go through interesting jungle books before you go to your bed.
Corbett National Park - Overview
Situated at a distance of about 260 kms from the national capital, Delhi, is the famous Corbett National Park. The park is one premier wildlife reserves in the Indian sub continent. Corbett National Park lies in the Kumaon which primarily constitutes the foothills of the Himalayas.
Popularity of Corbett National Park has been far reaching and one reason is the extensive work done by the famous conservationist and writer Jim Corbett. Jim Corbet was one among the founding fathers of the park and it is after him that the park has been named. Corbett National Park was established in 1936 and at that time was called Hailey National Park. This popular reserve has the distinction of being the first to be awarded the status and the title of national park. In 1973 with the help and support from World Wildlife Fund the park was the first to come under the Project Tiger and hence the protective lands for the elegant big cats was secured.
Park Vegetation
Corbett National Park is spread over an area of about 520 square kms out of which 330 square kms forms the core area. The park area supports mixed decidous and sal forests and Savannah grasslands. The Himalayan low lands that sees a number of water bodies flowing through best helps the vegetation to grow thick at many places. The dense vegetation in its turn provides an excellent cover to the predators supported by the park. In all there are about 110 plant species, found at large in the park area.
Animal Species found at Corbett National Park
A total of 50 mammalian species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species roam around in the park. Tiger happens to be the centre of attraction. A number of nocturnal and diurnal species are found in Corbett National Park. The park is also rich with the game and includes various species of deer and wild boars. Other members of the great cat family include leopards and jungle cats. Besides Tiger, Elephants also thrive in good numbers here. Marsh crocodiles called as Muggers and Gharials (Indian alligators) are found in the swamps of the park. Jackals, wild dogs and sloth bears are also found in good numbers.
Transportation for Jim Corbett Park
By Air : The nearest domestic and international airport are at Patanagar and Delhi. Patnagar Airport is only 50 kms far from the national park, where as international airport is about 300 kms.
By Train : Access by train is available up to Ramnagar. The railway network connects the place with other north Indian cities and town. However to reach the Corbett National Park one has to cover the distance from the town by road. From Delhi catch the Ranikhet Express Train.
By Road : Long distance bus service is available from a number of stations. From Delhi deluxe and semi deluxe buses can be boarded. Other cities and town providing the service include the town of Ranikhet, Nainital and Lucknow.
