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Corbett National Park
Established in 1936, this is India's first national park. It is named after the legendary naturalist and conservationist Jim Corbett. Located at the Himalayas' foothills, near the popular hill-station of Nainital, the beautiful Jim Corbett National Park, is famous for being home to a large number of tigers, the highest among any Indian national park. Spread over 1318.54 sq km, of which 520 sq km is the main area, and the remaining is buffer; the park is spread over the picturesque landscapes of Pauri Garhwal, Almora, and Nainital. The jeep safari into the dense forest to see the wild animals in their natural habitat is a must-have experience. And if you are lucky, then you may get a chance to even spot a tiger. While on the jeep safari, enjoy the lush green forest's views cut across by streams and rivers and a few waterfalls. There are accommodations available inside the park for night-stay as well, which offer you once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Best time to visit
Summer season starts from March and ends in June. The temperature remains very high during this time. It is the best time to spot animals as they feel thirsty due to the heat of summer and they come near the water bodies to quench their thirst. During this time, apart from wildlife sightseeing, River Rafting is the best thing to do.
Monsoon is not a very favorable time to enjoy your wildlife holidays. Due to heavy rainfall, there is a risk of soil erosion and landslides. The weather will be wonderful and the environment looks beautiful at its peak with lush greenery but it is not an ideal time for visiting the park. It is the best time to enjoy Trekking here. During Monsoon, the road of Dhikala and Bijrani Safari Zones completely gets washed away which is also very risky for a tourist to explore the area.
Jim Corbett Park remains open from the month of October to February. The weather is very pleasant for sightseeing and spotting rich wildlife, it is the best time to visit here for your wildlife holidays. Jhirna, Dhikala and Bijrani Safari zone remains open during this season, you can visit this Safari Zone in Winter. This time of the year is the best time for bird watching and spotting endangered species of animals. The temperature comes down to 5-degree Celsius at night but during day time you can spot animals lazing around in the sun.
How to reach
The closest domestic airport to Corbett National Park is 50 kms away from Corbett National Park at Phoolbagh, Pantnagar. At 295 Km from Corbett National Park, the nearest International Airport is at Delhi.
The closest railway station to Corbett National Park is Ramnagar, which is 12 km from the Park.
Most people prefer to drive down to Corbett National Park. It takes approximately six hours from Delhi to cover the 295-km stretch. This Route to Corbett National Park from Delhi takes you through.
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