Jim Corbett National Park is the finest and the most picturesque national park of India. Corbett National Park has the privilege of being the first national park of the country, developed and nurtured by Late Jim Corbett in the year 1936. Corbett also enjoys the privilege of being the first tiger reserve of India to be covered under the Project Tiger in 1973 (Project Tiger was launched to protect the diminishing Tiger Population in India in 1973). Located in the picturesque surroundings of lush green forests and a series of ridges running parallel to the valley, the park covers an area of 520.8 sq. km and is famous for its individualistic scenic beauty.Flora and fauna at Corbett National Park is known for its rich and variedness, difficult to be found in any other national parks of India.
Corbett National Park is famous for its ferocious yet handsome Tigers. The park offers congenial environmental conditions for growth and survival of the Tigers and its prey such as Deer, Wild Boar and other lesser animals. Corbett is also known for Elephants, Leopards, Himalayan Black Bear, Hedgehog, Flying Fox and Indian pangolin. Other important wild animals in Corbett National Park are Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Himalayan Black Bear, Dole or Wild Dog, Jackal, Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Goat Antelopes, Langurs, Indian Gray Mongoose and fish-eating Crocodiles to name a few.
Corbett National Park is also quite rich in avian population, perhaps one of the richest in India. According to a survey conducted by the Zoological Survey of India team, there are about 600 birds species in Corbett National Park, comprising of both domestic as well as migratory birds. Some of the most prominent birds found in the Corbett National Park are Cormorants, Darter, Grey Heron, Egrets, Cattle Egret, White-necked and Black-necked Storks, Large Pied Wagtail, Parrots, Mynas to name a few. The exciting and rewarding wildlife safaris are another major attractions in Jim Corbett National Park. You can enjoy a unique and unforgettable elephant safari in Corbett to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of the park. The savannah grassland locally known as maidan, provide refuse to Chital, Sambar and other deer species, attracting the majestic Tigers and if you are lucky you can spot a tiger in its own natural habitat. Jeeps Safari is another big attraction for the wildlife lovers visiting Corbett National Park. This is the safest and the most convenient way to explore the verdant jungles even deep inside the Park. In addition, there are many watchtowers and machans at Dhikala, Phulai and Jhirna, which provide an excellent platform for the wildlife
