G.B. International ::- Corbett National Park
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Corbett National Park
ESTABLISHEDEarlier called Hailey National Park. In 1936 declared as a National Park.In 1952 after India gained her Independence form the british, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park. The forest was re-christened the Corbett National Park in 1957. And in 1973 declared as the Tiger Reserve project.
HABITAT
The corbett National Park is located in the Terai region of the state of Uttranchal. This park named after the famous, author and conservationist Jim Corbett , the corbett National Park is nestling in the foothills of the Himalaya, in the Pauri Garwal hills and Nainital, the forest spreads over an area of 1,319 sq. km. It has extremely varied topography and vegetation varied with hilly areas, riverine habitat, marshes, deep ravines and flat plateaux. The ramganga river enters from the northeast and flows through most of the park till it forms the Kalagarh reservior created by a multipurpose hydroelectric dam, the largest earthen dam in Asia. This gives it a rich diversity of habitat and natural beauty. While dense stands of Sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the park. There are over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 kinds of bamboo and grasses.
FLORA & FAUNA
Corbett has a good tiger population. It was here that the "Project Tiger" was launched in 1973. Corbett is the ultimate tiger haven. According to the official 2001 census, there are an estimated 137 tigers in the reserve. Four species of deer - Hog deer, Sambhar, Spotted deer & Barking deer and other prey like wild boar, support the predators. Besides tiger, Corbett biosphere reserve is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species.Some of the birds are the Greylag, Bar-headed Goose, Duck, Grepe, Snipe, Sandpiper, Gull and wagtail. The residents include Darters, Cormorants, Egrets, Herons, the black-necked Stork and the spur winged Lapwings.
PARK SAFARI
The duration of safari is about three to four hours and is conducted early morning or in the afternoon till sunset. Visitors must get permits to enter the park. The park administration centre based at Ramnagar issues these. A booking chit is issued, which must be shown at the Dhangari Gate. At the Amdanda gate, permits are issued for day trips to Bijrani. The best way to visit the park is on four-wheel drive vehicles. Sunrise and sunset elephant rides to the park start from Dhikala. Four people share a ride on a first-come first-served basis.How to Reach
By AirThe closest domestic airport to Corbett National Park is 50 kms away from Corbett National Park at Phoolbagh, Pantnagar. At 295 Km from Corbett National Park, the nearest International Airport is at Delhi.
By Rail
The closest railway station to Corbett National Park is Ramnagar, which is 12 km from the Park. The Ranikhet Express plies between Delhi and Ramnagar, departing from Delhi at 10.50 pm and arriving at 4.35 am the next day. The train from here for Delhi begins at 9.05 pm, reaching Delhi at 5 am the next day.
By Road
Most people prefer to drive down to Corbett National Park. It takes approximately six hours from Delhi to cover the 295-km stretch. The route takes you through Gajraula, Moradabad, Kashipur and Ramnagar.