Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park in India, established in 1936. This national park is named after Edward James Corbett. He was popularly known as Jim Corbett. He held the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army.  Edward James Corbett was a world-renowned tiger hunter turned conservationist. He was also an author of wildlife books and a wildlife photographer.

Tiger – Corbett National Park.

Jim-Corbett National Park is spread over 520 square kilometers in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, or Uttaranchal, as it was known earlier. It is the first park under the Project Tiger scheme implemented by the government to save India’s endangered tiger population. This park was earlier known as ‘Hailey National Park.’

Corbett Park is home to many wild and extinct animals, including endangered Indian species like “The endangered Bengal tiger” (India’s National Animal).

A Tiger safari package is available in this national park. Jeeps are available for the Tiger safari trips.

Asian endangered species of animals and birds, which includes endangered species in India, are given here. To avoid disturbing the Indian endangered species, tourism-related activities are restricted to selected areas in the park.

Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in flora and Fauna. 488 species of different plants are found in Corbett Park. Jim National Park is considered one of the best bird parks in the world. Around 600 species and subspecies of birds are found in this park alone out of the 2,060 in the Indian subcontinent. Similar is the story with the Raptors. 49/69 species can be found in the Corbett National Park.

Many wild animals, including endangered species of animals and birds and some Himalayan animal species, are found in this National Park. Tigers, leopards, wild cats, and jungle cats are found in this park. Around 50 mammals and two reptile species are found in Jim-Corbett National Park.

This national park turns into a bird watcher’s paradise during the winter months. The Corbett  National Park is also a paradise for adventurous and wildlife explorers.

Jim Corbett Museum

Gurney House near Nainital Lake, where Jim Corbett lived before settling in Kenya, is now a museum. It is called the Jim Corbett Museum. Jim Corbett Museum is situated around 80 kilometers from Jim Corbett National Park.

Man-Eaters of Kumaon

Man-eaters of Kumaon was the best book among the six books he has written. There was a Hollywood movie with the same name in 1948, but the film’s story was not in line with the book’s contents. Uttarakhand state can be divided broadly into two regions, Kumaon and Garhwal.

How Do I Go to Jim Corbett National Park?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Corbett National Park, which is around 10 kilometers away. Ramnagar is the gateway to the Tiger Reserve. National Highway 309, earlier known as National Highway 121, passes through Ramnagar. Ramnagar bus station is situated close to the railway station.

Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport, around 82 kilometers away. The closest major International Airport is in New Delhi, which is around 270 kilometers away. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport at Lucknow in Utter Pradesh state is another one around 430 kilometers away.

What is the Ideal Time to Visit Jim Corbett National Park?

Mid-November to mid-June is the best season to visit Corbett Park. Except for the Jhirna Zone, other zones of this park are closed from June to October.

Are There Any Good Resorts in Jim Corbett National Park?

Corbett View Resort in Dhela Village, on the southern periphery of the Corbett National Park, is surrounded by electrified fencing and is a good resort in Jim Corbett Park. They offer rooms at 3000 – 6000 INR plus taxes. Rates are subject to change, and please check the current rates before you book rooms. They also have a three-day / two-night package at a higher price. Resorts like this one offer the ultimate wildlife experience.