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Located
in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National
Park. Home to a variety of flora and fauna, Jim Corbett National
Park is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and
Elephants.
Jim Corbett National Park has a strong historical background, which
can be traced from the early 1800 when its forest were private
property of the rulers of the Terhi Garhwal.
Around the 1820's this part of the state was parted to the British
Rulers in return of the assistance provided during the Gurkha
invasion. The British exploited the timber potential of Corbett
National Park forest and mercilessly felled the forests and plant
'TEAK' a precious hardwood, to fulfill the supply for Railway
sleepers.
In 1858 the first step towards protection of Corbett National Park
forest was initiated by Major Ramseyin form of a comprehensive plan,
wherein farming and cattle intrusion were banned in the lower
Patlidun valley. The Forest Department took control of the area and
declared it as Reserve forest in 1879 under the forest act. Soon
after the condition of these forest showed improvement and
possibilities of forming a game sanctuary were proposed in the early
1900 by Michael Keen an officer with the Forest Dept. The proposal
was turned down by the then Governor of The United Province John
Hewett. More futile attempts were made in the 1916 & 1917 by E.R.
Stevens and Smythies, both DFO's of the area to declare the
sanctuary but were turned down.
In 1934 Governor Malcolm Hailey supported the proposal and declared
the reserve forest into a sanctuary. Soon after Governor Hailey and
Sir Smythies proposed the up gradation of the sanctuary to a
national park. During this period Major James E Corbett was getting
famous for his Man eating Tiger shoots. Corbett, who was well versed
with area was consulted and helped in marking the boundaries for the
proposed national park. On August 6th 1936, the UP national park act
was enacted and Hailey National Park - named after Governor Hailey,
came into being as India's first National Park and the worlds third
covering an area of about 325 sq. kms.
Post independence the park was renamed after the Ramganga River -
the main perennial lifeline of the area and was called the Ramganga
National Park. James E Corbett died on 19th April 1955 in Nyeri,
Kenya. In 1957 the park was again renamed, in honor of the legendary
hunter turned conversationalist, Jim Corbett who spent most his life
in the area and helped in setting up the park.
The wildlife protection act was enacted in the year 1972 and Corbett
National Park was one of the first national park to launch Project
Tiger a government sponsored program for the conservation of the
Tiger and its habitat on 1st April 1973.
In 1991 the area of the reserve was further increased with the
inclusion of the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. Today Corbett National
Park stands as one of the prime examples of efforts to conserve and
is one of the best protected forest and tiger reserve in the world.
15th November till 15th June
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Park Charges
(in Indian Rupees) |
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Indian |
Foreigners |
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Entry Fees |
50.00 |
400.00 |
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Heavy Vehicle
(per day) |
750.00 |
750.00 |
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Light Vehicle
(per day) |
150.00 |
150.00 |
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Mini Bus (per
day) |
400.00 |
400.00 |
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Elephant Ride |
150.00 |
250.00 |
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Guide -
Dhikala (per day/vehicle) |
125.00 |
125.00 |
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Guide -
Bijrani (4 hrs) |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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Video Camera |
100.00 |
100.00 |
(Rates are subject to
change)
By Air :
The nearest airport to Corbett National Park is Phoolbagh,
Pantnagar which is at a distance of 80 km. The nearest international
airport is at Delhi.Delhi is conveniently connected to major Indian
and International cities through a number of daily flights. It is a
good option to travel to Corbett from Delhi by a private four
wheeler or train. Besides taking your own vehicle will also help you
travel inside the park.
By Rail :
The nearest railway station is at Ramnagar, which can be
accessed from Delhi through the Ranikhet Express (Dep. 10:50 PM,
Arr. 4:35 AM). The journey from Delhi takes around 6-7 hrs. but be
sure to get into the right part of the train as it bifurcates at
Moradabad.
By Road :
Dhikala is 300 km from Delhi, 145 km from Lucknow and 51 km from
Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The
turn off is some 7 km beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a
small board. The route from Lucknow spans
Bareilly-Kichha-Rudrapur-Doraha-Kashipur. To travel from Delhi, take
the NH24 to Moradabad via Hapur and Gajraula, follow the state
highway to Amdanda, Garija and Dhangarhi gates of the park via
Kashipur and Ramnagar.
Distances from Major Cities
Delhi : 260 km
Nainital : 105 km
Ranikhet : 112 km
Ramangar : 12 km
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Tips & Important Information |
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The park has two main
zones, the Bijrani range lies near Ramnagar and is the smaller of
the two. The other larger range is known as Dhikala (entry through
the Dhangari gate), where entry is permitted only to those who have
an overnight stay permit at one of the five forest rest houses.
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Some of the main entry
gates to the park are Dhangari gate (20 km from Ramnagar), Amdanda
gate (2 km), Khara gate (20 km), Durgadevi gate (30 km), Vatanvasa
gate (40 km from Kotdwar) and Teria gate.
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Fishing is allowed at
Ramganga, Kosi, Mandal and Kothri rivers. Fishing rods can be hired
for Rs. 500/day.
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Reach half an hour before
the entry gates open, to complete the required formalities.
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Wear clothes in shades of
brown and light green to blend with the environs.
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Follow the rules of the
park, avoid trespassing into restricted areas and do not wear strong
perfumes.
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Comfortable walking shoes
are recommended. Carry woollens during winters and light cotton
clothes during the summer season.
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To maximise your chances
of spotting wild animals, get prior information about animal habits
and be sure to take a guide along.
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Sunscreen lotion, sun
hats, flash lights and mosquito repellent will be of much help.
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Camp Forktail Creek
à
Corbett Hideaway
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The Hideaway River Lodge
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Corbett Riverside Resort
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The Wild Crest
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Wild Tour of Himalayas (21 Days)
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