The Corbett Tiger Reserve extends across three districts
namely Almora, Pauri, and Nainital in Uttarakhand and comprises of the National
Park and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. The entire area of Jim Corbett National
Park is blessed with natural diversities that help to keep the tourist busy and
happy. The park is a proud shelter of 50 mammal species, 25 reptile species,
600 bird species, and 110 tree species. The topography of the park contains
variation which offers the tourist a chance to enjoy Nature’s creativity. You
will come across riverine areas with ridges interweaving the terrain, hilly and
plateau areas and temporary swampy-marshy areas. The binary of dry and wet,
rugged and gentle, grassland and forest, plain ecosystem and mountain
ecosystem, etc. is worth watching.
River Ramganga is the primal source of water of the park
which is fed by its tributaries Palain, Mandal and Sonanadi. You will also find
the Kosi River flowing past the park to increase its beauty. The park is
popular for their fantastic flora collection of Sal, Bel, Semal, Khair,
Kuthber, Ber, Dhak, Khingan, Rohini, Bamboo, Pula, Kharpat, Chbilla, Bakli etc.
The park enjoys a fluctuating climate through the calendar
with annual rainfall ranging between 1400-2800 mm. The temperature drops down
to 4-degree centigrade in winter and rises to 44 degrees in summer.
Bijrani Zone: This is a spot amidst the park popular for
seeing a variety of creatures. You will have to enter this from the ‘Amdanda
Gate' which is just one km away from Ramnagar city. Here the open grasslands
meet with the thick forest of Sal trees to create a serene view. A lucky you
will be able to see deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Monkeys, Langoor, Krait,
Cobra, Lizard, King Cobra, Jungle Cat, Royal Bengal Tigers, Martins, etc. You
can also get a chance to explore the depth of the park through elephant or jeep
rides. Jim
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In order to have fun, one must never forget about safety and
keeping that in mind, the Park remains closed during monsoon. The condition of
the weather and rain harms the roads and washes it away, which can only be
restored and repaired after the rainy season. Various zones remain closed
during various periods for a day visit and night stay. The period between 15th
November and 15th June is the best time to wander in the wilderness of this
park without any restriction and fear.
The Jim Corbett National Park is equally popular for its
bird reserve where numerous migratory and resident fowls grace the tourists
with their presence. Any bird watcher would thoroughly enjoy his/her time here
by watching the feathered beauties. You can spot Great Slaty Woodpecker,
Pin-Tailed Green Pigeon, Racket-Tailed Drongo, Lineated Barbet, Broadbill,
Collared Falconet, Red-headed Vulture, Great Hornbill, Spot-bellied Eagle Owl,
and Palla's Fishing Eagle. Jim
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This zone is known to be the largest and most loved place of
the tourists. It offers them the golden chance to see endless animals and
creatures with the fun and excitement of night stay at the forest lodge. The
Dhangari gate is the entrance to this zone which is 18 km from the Ramnagar
city. You will be able to enjoy Open jeep, Open bus (Canter with sixteen seats)
and elephant rides. Here you can spot Hog deer, Leopards, Alligators,
Crocodiles, Trouts, Birds, Otters, Wild elephants, Royal Bengal Tigers and many
more.
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