Top 5 reasons why Jim Corbett National Park is a paradise for tiger safari in India

Jim Corbett National Park was established initially as Hailey National Park on August 8, 1936, in honor of Sir Malcolm Hailey, the then governor of the United Provinces, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952 and subsequently to Corbett National Park in honor and memory of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, naturalist-turned-author and photographer, who had helped in setting up the park and in the demarcation of its boundaries. Here are the top 5 reasons why Jim Corbett National Park is a paradise for tiger safari in India.

• Corbett Tiger Reserve has the largest tiger population in any single protected area in the world. This park has close to 231 tigers as per the latest census done in 2018. Corbett Tiger reserve has one of the highest tiger densities in India.
• Corbett is very good with sightings of wild Asian Elephants.
• Other than Tigers, the park supports a population of leopards, leopard cat, fishing cat, rusty spotted cat, jungle cat, and yellow-throated martins. In the ungulates apart from the spotted and Sambar deer one can also see the hog deer, goral and serow. In reptile species crocodiles, gharials, and King Cobra make Corbett National Park their home. Himalayan Black Bear have rare sightings here.
• It is a birder’s heaven. For serious birders, there are close to 550 species of birds here. Then there are areas around Corbett like Nainital and Pangot which can be combined to add to the checklist of your birding tour.
• Stay in 100-year-old Forest Rest Houses inside the national park, right in the heart of the reserve. Overlooking the lower ranges of Himalayas, and on the banks of the Ramganga River, it is quite a pleasing experience to experience Indian wilderness. The booking inventory is highly limited and one must plan well in advance to book here

Corbett has been aptly described as the land of the Roar, Trumpet and Song. It represents a scene of remarkable beauty. Corbett National Park had the proud distinction of being the chosen venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity of the Reserve is partly attributed to the variety of habitats here. Due to the location of the Reserve in the foothills of the central Himalayas, both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna is found in the Reserve.

National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

Location

Uttrakhand

District

Ramnagar

Area

1100 sq kms

Number of tigers

231 (2018-2019)

Tiger density

14 tigers per 100 sq km (2018-2019)

Chances of tiger sighting on tiger safaris in India

Very Good

Unique points of Jim Corbett National Park

1. The most scenic park in India
2. Also see wild Asian Elephants here
3. You can stay inside the park in a 100 year old Forest Rest House
4. Over 525 species of birds are seen here

Closest Airport

Jolly Grant, Dehradun

Best time to visit

November-May

Park closed

Mid-June till Mid November

Core tourism zones

Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela

Buffer tourism zones

Sitamani

When to book

90 days in advance

Suggested stay

3-4 days

Other nearby tourist attractions and destinations during tiger safaris in India

Ranikhet, Rajajji National Park, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pangot, Nainital

Approx. cost includes; per person on twin sharing, 3 meals daily, bed tea, evening tea, exclusive safaris, guide, permit charges, transfers in air-conditioned cars, and taxes.

USD 744 – 1645

GBP 574 – 1269

Euro 628 – 1388

AUD 1023 – 2260

Some recommended tiger safari tours at Jim Corbett National Park are:

Corbett, Kanha & Bandhavgarh Tour

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