Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttranchal, in the foothills of the Himalayas. As the name suggests the Park is named after the Late Jim Corbett, the legendry hunter- naturalists. Corbett national park was established in 1936.
The covered area of this park is 1200 Square Kms. For the same reason the park is often visited in the jeeps. The visitors wait for hours together to have a look at the legendry Tiger. Project Tiger was launched in Jim Corbett National Park in 1973 and this park was one of the first such tiger reserves in the country. The wildlife comprises of very common animals besides Tigers Leopards and crocodile.Besides the tiger the park has 110 tree species, 50 mammals’ species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species. The various attractions of the park are Jeep safari, Wildlife viewing and also fishing.

The best visiting season of Corbett is from November 15 to June 15.

How to reach

Air :
Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport.

Rail :
Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts change at Moradabad.

Road :
Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7-kms beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly–Kichha–Rudrapur–Doraha–Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112-kms north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport corporation run a semi deluxe service, and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.