Did you know? Jim Corbett was the first national park in India. It was established in 1936 during the British Raj and named Hailey National Park and was renamed Corbett National Park after the hunter and naturalist Jim Corbett, who had played a leading role in its establishment and had died the year before.

The Majestic landscape of Corbett is well-known for its tiger richness. Corbett has the glory of being India’s oldest and most prestigious National Park. It is also being honoured as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in the year 1973. This Unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth to Project Tiger in India to safeguard the most endangered species and the Royal wild animal of India called Tigers.

To promote tourism in this region, the Corbett National Park has been divided into six major different tourism zones. These are the manifested core or buffer areas of the park where visitors can be a part of the wildlife safari and can relish the tempting behaviour of the animals with their bare eyes in the vicinity.

Bijrani Safari Zone : Bijrani Zone is a very popular tourist hub because of its bountiful natural beauty and open grasslands. The entry gate of the zone is located at only 1 Km from Ramnagar city.

Jhirna Safari Zone : Jhirna is another important tourist zone in the Jim Corbett National park which is open for tourists round the year. Jhirna Gate is located at a distance of 16 km from Ramnagar city.

Dhela Safari Zone : Dhela is a new eco-tourism zone in the Corbett National Park which was included in the tiger reserve zone in November 2014. This is the only area in the reserve's buffer zone open for tourists in CTR. The Zone is retaining the attention of a large number of tourists because of its rich biodiversity and is open throughout the year. Also, it is located at an approximate distance of 13 Km from Ramnagar City.

Dhikala Zone : Being the largest and the most diversified jungle safari zone in Corbett, Dhikala is famous for its bountiful natural beauty as well as for offering the best sight for its exotic fauna. The Entry gate is 18 km away from Ramnagar city. Night stay inside the Dhikala Tourism Zone is highly recommended for the hardcore wildlife enthusiasts.

Durga Devi Zone : Located at the north eastern boundary of the Jim Corbett National Park, Durga Devi zone is the heaven on planet earth for those who are fond of bird watching. The Entry gate is located at an approximate distance of 36 km from Ramnagar city.

Sitabani Buffer Zone : Sitabani Zone doesn't fall under the Corbett Tiger Reserve area. But, if you are fond of the serene ambiance of the natural beauty, you must visit the Sitabani area.

When to go to Jim Corbett?

The best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is between the months of November to June as the park is open to tourists during this period, but as soon as the monsoon season comes, Jim Corbett Park is closed. This is done because due to the rain, the path inside the park gets washed away with rain water. After the end of monsoon, the repair work starts again which is completed around November.

Corbett Waterfall - A Must visit place

Snuggled in the dense teak wood forest, Corbett waterfall is the perfect spot to wind down and enjoy some leisure time. The clean and fresh air, lush green and natural environment of the Corbett is enough to rejuvenate your mind and body. Waterfall dropping down from height of sixty feet offers immense pleasure and break from tiring safari session. The region around Corbett Waterfall is best suited for picnic spot. It is best place for bird watchers also.

Corbett Waterfall is situated at distance of 27 kilometres from Ramnagar and only 04 kilometres from Kaladhungi. Tourists can take buses or hire taxis from these two places. To reach the main place of waterfall you need to trek for approximately 1.5 kilometres from parking area.

FISHING & ANGLING

River Kosi also flows through Corbett Park and fishing is the specific venture of this river. Configuring the eastern boundary of the Corbett from Mohan, the river terminates at Ramnagar rich in Mahseer fish. The Kosi river is permitted for fishing activity from October to June where fishing and angling activities are easily carried out at Betalghat and Chhara.

According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), 43 species of fish belonging to the nine families and six orders were registered in the river system comprising the list of the rare fish species like the Golden Masheer, Indian Trout, the lesser known Kalabasu and Goonch.

Fishing is a unique recreation activity in itself. Ramganga river emerges from Dudhatoli located in the north of Corbett at a distance of 140 km in the foothills of the Himalayas. In the enormous reservoir of Ramganga river drains the Sonanadi river making it a significant fish habitat in the middle of the park.

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