Corbett Park, Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand India

Corbett Park is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas has a tiger population of around 160, which makes this park as the last and the most important bastion of this endangered species in India. Corbett Park’s 1318.54 square kilometers of virgin forest and jungle are home to numerous other species of fauna. The rich biodiversity of the park is a perfect place for bird enthusiasts; the area is considered one of the best bird-watching areas in India, with some 600 species having been sighted in the park. 

The different habitat types of Corbett Park i.e. mountains, Sal forests, chaurs (grasslands), khair-sissoo forests, and rivers have their distinct assemblage of plants. More than 600 species of birds, trees, shrubs, herbs, bamboos, grasses, climbers and ferns have been identified in the Corbett Park. The most visible trees found in Corbett Park are Sal, Sissoo and Khair. Many other species that contribute to the diversity are found scattered throughout the Corbett park. Chir Pine is the only conifer of the Park and is found on ridge-tops. The upper reaches near Kanda ridge have Oak growing, which is essentially a Himalayan species. Other major tree species seen in and around Corbett park are Bel, Kusum, Mahua, Bakli.

The main vegetation found at Jim Corbett Park is Sal, khair, ber, kuthber, bel, chbilla, dhak, semal, khingan, kharpat, rohini, bakli, pula and bamboo.

For the survival of such a remarkable gamut of floral and faunal species in Jim Corbett Park, water is a crucial factor. The Ramganga river forms the most prominent hydrological resource, supplemented by tributaries, most prominent of which are the Sonanadi, Mandal and Palain rivers. The river Kosi runs proximate to the Jim Corbett Park and is also a significant water resource for nearby areas. Wildlife is dependent on rivers, more so in the dry season, for they provide drinking waters and also forms home to several key aquatic species.

The Jim Corbett Park is very rich in wildlife, the major wildlife found in Corbett park Tiger, leopard, elephant, spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, ghural, langur and rhesus monkey.

At Jim Corbett Park more than 600 species and subspecies of birds are found, the major birds are Peacock, pheasant, pigeon, owl, hornbill, barbet, lark, myna, magpie, minivet, patridge, thrush, tit, nuthatch, wagtail, sunbird, bunting, oriole, kingfisher, drongo, dove, woodpecker, duck, teal, eagle, stork, cormorant, falcon, bulbul, flycatcher, red startandgull.

Jim Corbett Park has different wildlife safaris and safari zones. Guests can book Jeep safari in advance for Morning and full day, afternoon jeep safari permits will be issued directly to the guests, after standing in Que. Jeep Safaris into the jungle are conducted by nature guides in open 4WD to Bijrani range forest, Lohachaur, Jhirna  & Sitabani. Permits for wildlife jeep safari can be availed 30 days before from the date of safari. There are limited number of permits are issued for mentioned area on first apply and get basis. The duration of safari is about three to four hours and is conducted early morning ( before 6:00 AM) or in the afternoon ( 2:30 Noon)till sunset. Advance booking is done for morning safari & full day Jeep safari only.  Each jeep can seat up to four persons comfortably and maximum six persons are allowed. Besides the visitors, the jeep has an expert driver and a park guide. Guests can make advance online information and booking of elephant safari in Corbett park by writing email on corbettpark@gmail.com 

All the wildlife lovers love to visit the Jim Corbett Park. But those who are also adventure lovers, they should opt for the Corbett Rishikesh Rafting tour. The Corbett Rishikesh Rafting tour begins at the Corbett National Park and takes 4 nights and 5 days. Along with the fun jeep safari at the Corbett, in this tour you also get to be religious at the city of River Ganga, that is, Rishikesh. Here people from across the globe come to enjoy white water rafting in the fast rushing cold waves of River Ganga..