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Corbett National Park is widely known as the Jim Corbett National Park which is named after the hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett who played the key role in the establishment of the park. It is known to be the oldest national park of the country. The park was build in 1936 as the Hailey National Park. The park is located at the Nainital district of Uttrakhand, it acts as the protective reservoir for the critically endangered Bengal Tigers of India. The main objective of the Park is of the Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.

The park is having the geographical and ecological characteristics of the sub Himalayan belt. It is an Eco tourism which is having almost 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. Jim Corbett has always been the first hit for the tourists and the wildlife lovers. The opportunity to the the picturesque landscape and the diverse wildlife of Jim Corbett is provided to the tourists in the selected areas of the Park. Presently, there are around 70,000 tourists come to visit the park from all over India and other countries.

The Climate:

The Climate of the park is temperate which is compared to the other park or the other protected areas of the country. The temperature of the Park may vary from 5 degree C to 30 degree C. The summer temperature do not rise above 40 degree C. Rainfall ranges from light to heavy during the monsoons.

Flora:

As counted in the park there are almost 488 variety of the plants. The Sal tree density in the inside the park is of higher density than the Anogeisus Acasia Catechu forests.

Fauna:

There are 585 species of the residents and the migratory birds that have been categorized which includes crested serpent eagles, blossom headed parakeet, and the red jungle fowl. There are almost 33 variety of reptiles, seven species of amphibians, seven species of fish, 37 species of dragonflies. Although there are plenty of Bengal Tigers but it is easily spotted in the Jim Corbett Reserve of Tigers. There are many Leopards that are found in the hilly areas and it can also venture in the low land jungles. The other species of leopards like jungle cat, fishing cat and leopard cat.

Eco tourism in Jim Corbett Park:

The main focus of the Eco tourism in the Jim Corbett is the protection of the wildlife. In early 1991 the Corbett National Park played to host 3237 tourist vehicles which carries 45, 215 visitors during the main tourist season that is between 15 November to 15 June. There is the heavy influx of the tourists in the Park which led to the stress sign of the natural ecosystems.

Other Attractions:

Dhikala: It is the most popular destination in the Corbett which is situated at the fringes of the Patli Dun Valley. There is a rest house which was built hundred of years ago. From Dhikala tourists can enjoy the beauty of the spectacular natural beauty of the valley.

Garjia Temple: The Garjia Temple is situated on the banks of the River Kosi which is around 14 Km away from Ramnagar City. At the time of the Kartik Poornima, a fair is organized. It is dedicated to the Garjia Devi.

Elephant Safari: The ride on the elephant is the major attraction of the Corbett National Park. Sitting on the elephant is a royal and when going to grasslands and look to the tigers or a herd of wild elephants. Elephant Safaris are arranged from Dhikala- early morning and late afternoon.

How to reach Jim Corbett:

Ramnagar is the town which is closest to the Corbett National Park and is the famous as the sanctuary for Indian Wildlife. It is well connected via road to Lucknow, Nainital, Ranikhet, Haridwar, Dehradun and New Delhi.

By Air:

The closest airport to Jim Corbett is the Phoolbagh, Pantnagar which is around 50 Km away. At the distance of 295 Km there id an international airport which is New Delhi.

By Rail:

The closest railway station to Corbett National Park is Ramnagar, which is 12 km from the Park. The Ranikhet Express plies between Delhi and Ramnagar, departing from Delhi at 10.50 pm and arriving at 4.35 am the next day. The train from here for Delhi begins at 9.05 pm, reaching Delhi at 5 am the next day.

By Road:

Most of the tourists prefer to go to the Corbett National Park through roadways. It takes around 6 hours from New Delhi that covers around 295 Km. The route takes through Gajraula, Moradabad, Kashipur and Ramnagar.

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