Jim Corbett National Park

June 22, 2018

Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds.

Places to visit in Jim Corbett

: Birjani Birjani formed the shooting block area of the park in earlier times. The terrain is drier and has diverse vegetation than Dhikala.

: Angiling The catchment area of Kosi offers many Fishing camps and is popular for Mahseer fishing.

: Corbett Meuseum Located at Kaladhungi, Corbett Museum is a bungalow that earlier belonged to Jim Corbett- the well known tiger conservationist and contains his memoirs, his personal belongings, letters written by him as well as his friends and well wishers, antiques and rare photographs.

: Corbett Waterfall This 66 ft. high waterfall is a sight to witness, especially on full-moon nights. Nature lovers often camp and come on a picnic near this falls.

: Dhikala Jim Corbett National Park, Dhikala is the most popular tourist destination. The Dhikala Complex is most sought after place to stay at. Herds of Chitals and Elephants are seen from the complex itself, which attract park visitors enormously. Dhikala stay is once in a lifetime experience.

: Elephent Ride in Corbett Often enjoyed as safaris, these gentle animals are up for a tour in the Bijrani, Khinanauli, Gairal, Jhirna and Dhikala regions.

: Girija Temple Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Garjia Devi temple perched atop a huge rock in the midst of Kosi River is also home to the deities of Baba Bhairon, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati.

: Jhirna Forest Jhirna is a farming village turned into a park resort located inside the south area boundary. The Jhirna landscape is green but drier than Dhikala.

: Jungle Safari To enjoy bird watching and sights of wild animals, especially tigers, wandering in the wild, the jungle safaris offer jeep rides through the terrain.

: River Rafting River rafting in the Kosi is one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy the speedy waters. Some adventure water sports are also organized on the river.