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About Corbett Tourism
Corbett
Chosen in 1973 as the launching point of Project Tiger in India, it is one of the oldest national parks of the country. The park has seen several revisions in its name from The Hailey National Park in 1936, to RamgangaNational Park in 1952, to finally CorbettNational Park in 1957. It has been named in memory of the famous native of the region, Jim Corbett, who changed from being a legendary hunter to a savior of animals.Cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas(Kumaon and Garhwal), and covering an expanse of 318 sq. km, with the river Ramganga flowing through it, this park houses a large variety of wildlife, forests, fauna and flora.It is home to 110 kinds of trees, 51 varied shrubs and more than 33 types of bamboos and grasses. It has a wealth of wildlife, housing 50 species of mammals, around 580 bird species, 25 different kinds of reptiles, in addition to other small wildlife.The park is an environmentalist's delight. The undulating landscape is quite an interesting mix of depressions that are marshy to ravines and forest to grasslands.
Reviews on Corbett travel(What people have to say)
Overview of the destination I would rate Corbett a perfect desitination for people who love nature and enjoy solitude. The weather in September is moderate. Situated in the
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Going to Corbett, you can definitely add Nainital, Bhimtal etc to your itinerary, but Ranikhet is where the actual Kumaon lies.
Activities & things to do Try and book a resort which is in the protected area of the jungle, else there are plenty of good resorts on the Dhangiri road,
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. If you plan to take a jungle walk, make sure your guide is experienced. Don't wear a loose outfit for jungle walk and preferably don't
Corbett Tiger Reserve - Corbett Tiger Reserve had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration of Project Tiger in India.
Jim Corbett - Jim Corbett was a great hunter and conservationist who did so much for the people and wildlife.
Official Websites
Uttarakhand Government - Uttarakhand Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Uttarakhand Tourism - Uttarakhand Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Uttarakhand Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Uttarakhand, List of Tourist Guides in Uttarakhand and Transportation in Uttarakhand.
Other Useful Links
The Corbett Foundation - The Corbett Foundation, named after the legendary Jim Corbett, is a registered public charitable trust.
In the Forest of the Night - It is thrilling to watch the mysteries of wildlife unfold, from a self-inflicted periphery.
