Jim Corbett Park beckons people to enjoy India’s National Animal in its natural habitat.

There are 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles, 580 species of birds and 110 species of trees – all at one place. The Corbett Tiger Reserve is not just a reserve for tigers, but is dedicated to the preservation of nature as a whole. Visit this great travel destination and delight in nature as it should be.

History of Corbett Tiger Reserve

They year 1936 saw the inception of the Jim Corbett Park, which was formed as India’s first National Park. It was initially known as Hailey National Park and later was renamed the Ramganga National Park. It was in the year 1957 that it was finally named after Jim Corbett (1875-1955), the well known British tiger hunter. While he initially killed man-eating tigers and was therefore praised by the locals, in later years he preferred to capture these wild animals in their natural glory, and his work as achieved immortality.

Tourism in Corbett

While the tiger population has always been the star attraction of the Jim Corbett Park, this national park is dedicated to the preservation of all of nature. A visit to this place will leave you thrilled that you put it down on your travel itinerary. Enjoy watching rhesus, sloth bear, elephants, leopards, deer, bison, and of course, tigers, all in their natural habitats. Watch crocodiles lazing along the banks of the river Ramganga and explore the various trees that cover the land. Let the wings of the birds rustle around you as they fly fearlessly in their safe home. A visit to Corbett National Park will never be in vain, as you will become more intimately acquainted with nature than you thought was possible.

Apart from the reserve itself, you can also visit the Getheryo Library, where you will be able to glean a large amount of knowledge on all subjects. The Corbett Museum will give you a view of this place’s past and how it has been preserved over time. Take a stroll down to the Jim Corbett House, and visualise yourself living back in the times of this legendary hunter. Visit the Garjia Temple, where nature and spirituality blend in a never-to-be-forgotten symphony.

Jim Corbett Park is an excellent tourist destination and is connected by good roads and there is regular transport available to and from this place.

So if you are a wildlife enthusiast on a trip to India make sure that Im Corbett Park features in your travel itinery.