Animal Sightings

While the tourist season at Corbett lasts from November to June, the first couple of months are more suited for bird watching. Animals, large as well as small, are best sighted from the dry month of March onwards. Tiger sighting at Corbett, (though well known known for its healthy tiger population) is still a rare event. After all, the tiger by nature is an elusive cat. Elephant herds are far more easily sighted and after the tiger, these large pachyderms are a big attraction at Corbett. The other animals that are often spotted are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. These are nocturnal by nature. The Leopard and the Himalayan Black Bear are mostly found in the higher hills while Sloth Bears are seen in the lower regions. The southern areas of the park are home to the Wild Dog and packs of Jackals. The smaller animals at Corbett which are commonly seen include the indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Porcupine, Blacknaped Hare and the Himalayan Palm Civet. Also sighted on the rocky hillsides is the Ghoral or Goat Antelope. Apart from animals, reptiles such as Crocodiles, Gharials and Rock Pythons are often seen basking on the banks of the Ramganga.