Corbett National Park

Project Tiger Reserve - If we humans could have our way, we'd plough a virgin forest and make it a so called civilized area without pausing to think that we might be displacing species that might be living there for ages. It's like capturing someone else's home. Tigers were being displaced by humans in the same way. To protect them, the Central Government started Project Tiger in India and Corbett National Park was the first national park where this project was initiated. Corbett National Park has both, the dense forests intermingling with the open grasslands. The park is named after the legendary Jim Corbett who lived here for many years and his book "The Man Eaters of Kumaon" is still widely read by the wildlife enthusiasts Jim Corbett Park. A jeep safari or an elephant safari is the best way to explore the wildlife in the Corbett National Park Tiger in Jim Corbett.

Since the park has a variety of topography and vegetation, the flora and fauna of the park also show the same diversity Project Tiger Reserve. The Corbett National park has about 110 plant species, 50 mammal species, 580 avifauna species and 25 reptile species. Of course the Bengal tigers and elephants are stars among the animals, yet the other animals that serve as fodder for the tiger are no less important Wildlife Safari to Corbett. These are hog deer, sambar, chital, wild boar and barking deer. This park is a haven for other animals as well such as Himalayan black bear, sloth bear, dhole and a whole lot of birds such as various water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl, Indian hornbill etc.

There are safari options galore at the Corbett National Park be it the Jeep Safari, Horse Safari, Elephant Safari. You get to see the animals in their natural environments. Although the Jeeps can penetrate deeper into the forests, you cannot get that close to the animals as you can do with elephant safaris Wildlife Safari to Corbett.

Corbett National Park is located in the foothills of Central Himalayas in Uttaranchal. Therefore it has characteristics of both Himalayan and peninsular vegetation.

• Carry Binoculars
• Don't make noise
• Don't wear bright colours
• Avoid perfumes