Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand

The magnificent park established way back in 1936, is one of the best known sanctuaries of India. It is named after Jim Corbett, the famous hunter author and conservator. The park covers a large forested area of over 525 sq. kms., comprising of foot hills of Shivalik ranges and the Patlidun Valley with swiftly flowing river Ramganga. The varied topography thus provides home to rich and diverse wildlife. The dense jungles of the park are famous for the tigers of Kumaon. It is also a haven for the panther, wild boar, sloth bear, elephant, deer, python, cobra, crocodile and gharial etc. The river Ramganga is full of mahseer, trout and goonch fishes. The park is also an ‘ornithologist’s paradise’, as over 537 species of birds have been recorded here. Kaladhungi (80 kms.) is known for Corbett’s Museum, dedicated to the great hunter.

Reaching there:
By Air
Patanagar airport is the nearest airport to Corbett National Park. It is a domestic airport at a distance of nearly 130 km from Corbett National Park.
By Train
Ramnagar railway station is the nearest railhead which is about 50 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India.
By Bus
Corbett National Park bus station connects to all nearby cities by the public transport systems in Uttarakhand state. Deluxe and semi deluxe buses can be availed from Delhi to Corbett National park.