Nestling in the foothills of
the Himalayas, the Corbett National Park extends over an area of
520.82sq.km. Varied topography and vegetation gives Corbett National Park a
rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty. Flat valleys of Corbett
National Park are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Corbett National
Park's rolling grasslands known as the Chaurs provide visitors with an
excellent view of its inhabitants.
The magnificent
Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Corbett National Park
and little forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of
sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout
the Corbett National Park and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of
shrubs and over 33 kinds of bamboos and grasses are seen here.
Corbett National Park has the highest density of tiger in the Country -
approximately one every 5 sq.km. and it was here that the prestigious "Project
Tiger" was launched in 1973. Four of deer - hog deer, samber, chital
and barking deer and other prey like the wild boar, support the predator.
Besides the tiger, Corbett National Park is a haven for 50
mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The Corbett National
Park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth
bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole -the wild dog and an entire spectrum
of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the
Indian hornbill.
Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the
slender snouted gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river is rich
in the magnificent mahaseer - a fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though
angling is not permitted inside the Corbett National Park. Excellent
facilities for staying and viewing wildlife make Corbett National Park one
of the finest National Park in India.
General
Information Corbett National Park: Best Time to Visit Corbett National
Park: November- May. Nearest Town from Corbett: Ramnagar (51 Km)
How to reach Corbett: Air: Pantnagar (110 Km) Rail: Ramnagar (51
km).
