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Corbett National Park

" The tiger is a large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage & when he is exterminated - as exterminated he will be unless public opinion rallies to his support - India will be poorer by having lost the finest of her fauna. " - Jim Corbett

Corbett - the land of trumpet, roar and song

The Corbett Tiger Reserve is visually stunning. Aptly called the 'land of trumpet, roar and song', this forest of flowing rivers, blue waters and sa/-dappled glades is tiger and elephant country, where unexpected sights and sounds present themselves at almost every turn. India's first National Park, it is ranked as one of the best-managed parks in the subcontinent. The reserve now falls in the newly constituted state of Uttaranchal. Established in 1936, it is one of the last surviving stretches of untouched sub-Himalayan wildernesses.

The reserve is home to a number of species. With water and food available in abundance, this is an ideal habitat for all of nature's wards. Barking deer, chital and sambar hoof marks crisscross with pugmarks of tigers. Doves, coppersmiths, mynas, flycatchers and thrushes work laboriously at their respective songs, calls and displays, announcing territorial rights to 'whom it may concern'. Whitebreasted Kingfishers screech dominance for hundreds of metres in all directions. Langurs and chital complete the philharmonic performance. According to a study by the Zoological Survey of India, Corbett has over 585 species of resident and migratory birds.

Vital Statistics :

Area : 1,318.54 sq. km.
( Core: 520.82 sq. km. Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary: 301.18 sq. km.
Reserve Forest: 496.54 sq.km. )
Longitude: 78° 5' E to 79° 5' E
Latitude: 29° 25' N to 29° 40'N
Altitude: 400 m. - 1,210m. above mean sea level


Best time to view animals:

Early morning elephant rides into the chaurs must not be missed.Winter morning mists blanket the park.Jeep rides at dawn & dusk are particularly good for wildlife viewing & chances of seeing a tiger are now high.

Angling is allowed on the Ramganag river in the Buffer Zone only & on the Kosi between October 1 & May 30. A permit is necessary.


Getting There:

By Rail: To Ramnagar.There is a direct train from Delhi to Ramnagar via Muradabad.
By Road: Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) is located at a distance of approximately 300 km. from Delhi & is conveniently connected y road.The 6 hour drive to Ramnagar is via Muradabad & Kashipur. Ramnagar is the closest town to the CTR (5 minutes drive to the Amdanda gate ) & is home to the CTR headquarters.


Activities in Corbett Tiger Reserve:

Wild Adventures
Jeep rides
Elephant rides
Overnight safaris
Bird Watching
Wildlife Photography

Nature Excursions
Camping
Trekking
Pony Trails

River Recreation
Angling for mahseer
River rafting

Sights & Sounds
Corbett Tiger Reserve H.Q. at Ramnagar
Corbett Museum at Kaladhungi
Corbett Falls on the Kala dhungi Road
Visitors Centre at Dhangari Gate
Garjia Temple at Garjia
Interpretation Centre at Corbett Foundation


Climate :

Winter: (2 - 22° C ) Clear skies with comforting sunshine, good for wildlife vieing between November & December. January may see frost on the meadows.
Spring: February to April. Best time to be in the park. Clear weather with excellent visibility.Moderate day temperatures.
Summer: ( 15-35° C ) May to mid -June. Hot in the afternoons.Mornings & evenings are pleasant.Long daylight hours facilitating longer wildlife viewing time.

Rains: Mid - June to mid - September.This is when Corbett is at its most beautiful.Park remians closed.Buffer zone 7 river rafting open.

Autumn: Mid-September to mid-November.Although the park is still not open, weather becomes good enough for movement in the buffer zone.Warm afternoons & frequently varying day temperatures witrh occasional rain.

 

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