Jim Corbett National Park — Interesting things to know

About — Jim Corbett National park

Jim Corbett National park is one of the renowned Wildlife Sanctuary in India and is popular for the Royal Bengal tiger present in the sanctuary. The park contains 488 different species of plants and a wide variety of wildlife including Elephants, Tigers, Chital, Sambar Deer, Nilgai, Gharial, King Cobra, Muntjac, wild boar, Hedgehog, common Musk Shrew, Flying fox, Indian Pangolin, and around 600 different species of birds. Jim Corbett National Park covers an area of 521sq. km.

Location — Jim Corbett National Park

The Jim Corbett National Park is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and is the oldest national park in India which got established in 1936 by the name of Hailey National park. After India’s independence, the park was named as Ramganga National Park but later in 1956, it was renamed after Jim Corbett — the famous hunter turned conservationist and author, who played a major role in the establishment of the Jim Corbett national park.

Tiger Population — Jim Corbett National park

Corbett National Park acts as a protected area of critically endangered Bengal Tiger of India. Corbett National Park is one of the best managed and protected areas in the country and attracts thousands of Indian and Foreign visitors each year.

The Jim Corbett National park is situated at the foothills of the Himalayan belt and has various geographical and ecological characteristics with splendid landscapes. There are four gates that act as an entrance to the Park, which are Amanda gate, Dhangarhi gate, Khara gate, and Durga Devi gate. If you are an adventure freak, bird watcher, angler, or animal lover then Jim Corbett National Park is the ideal place for you.

CORBETT WEATHER — SEASON AND BEST TIME TO VISIT

The climate in the Corbett National Park is temperate. Corbett National Park closes during the monsoon rainy season from Mid June to Mid November.

Summers (March to June): touch 40°C and the average temperature is about 30°C. Tourists can move around the Park during this season. The scorching heat of the sun becomes quite unbearable for the animals as well as the inhabitants.

Monsoons (July to September) offer heavy rainfall: there can be light rainfall intermittently throughout the whole year. The weather becomes quite pleasant with the drop in temperature. The major regions of Corbett are closed for the tourists during the rainy season because this is primarily the mating season of most of the animals. However, the Jhirna (gate) region of the park is open throughout the year and tourists can visit and enjoy the rainy season with wildlife safari.

Winters (December to February): Have a temperature variation of 5 to 25°C. Winter mornings are foggy and the months range from November to February which is ideal to explore the bounds of the park. During this time, the Jim Corbett National park heartily welcomes all the tourists. The weather is balmy during this time of the year.

The best period to visit here is from November to June, mainly before and after the heavy monsoon. November to June is good for spotting animals and also to enjoy the scenic surroundings. July to October is good for sightseeing in the downhill region.

Where to Stay?

With your busy schedule, take a break and make yourself afresh. Start the onset of the winter with a quick trip to the hills and come back being all pepped up. For a quick trip, what could be preferable than Jim Corbett? For friends out there abroad, let me tell you, it is every bit worthy to visit this place. You would be in awe with nature’s essence over here and the richness in the variety of wildlife.

Jim Corbett has resorts in bounty, providing the tourists with the best possible choices. Tiger’s pugmark Resort is amongst the best place to stay in Jim Corbett national park, providing excellent services.

The Tiger’s pugmark Resort is the best resort in Jim Corbett National Park. There are several budgets hotel in Jim Corbett National Park and luxury hotels in Jim Corbett National Park and resorts in Jim Corbett National Park. Ramnagar is the closest habitation, where maximum numbers of accommodations are available. Nature’s Sprout brings you the best stay in Corbett Tiger Reserve and helps you to enjoy an adventurous trip amidst the natural beauty of the dense woods.

At Nature’s Sprout, they ensure that our guests return with memorable wildlife vacation filled with thrill and excitement. Along with accommodations at the best hotels in Corbett Tiger Reserve, also make jungle safari booking Corbett Tiger Reserve for their guests. Their dedicated team of experts makes your vacation worth remembering.

Overall Jim Corbett National Park is a must-visit place for any nature lover or a wildlife enthusiast. I am sure it would definitely give you an awesome feeling once you return back home after visiting this place.