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Jim Corbett
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Jim Corbett National
Park lies in the Nainital, Pauri Garwhal and Bijnore Districts of
Uttaranchal. The present area of the Reserve is 1318.54 sq. km.
including 520 sq. km. of core area and 797.72 sq. km. of buffer
area. The core area forms the Jim Corbett National Park while the
buffer contains reserve forests (496.54 sq.km.) as well as the
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq.km.). The core is bounded to
the North by the Kanda Ridge, with a height of 1043 m at its highest
point. The entire area of the reserve is mountainous and falls in
the Shivalik and Outer Himalaya geological region. It forms the
catchments area of the Ramganga, a tributary of the Ganga.
After India attained independence in 1947 the park was renamed as
Ramganga National Park. In 1956, it was renamed as Jim Corbett
National Park, in memory of Jim Corbett. |
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Area: 1318.54 sq. km. |
Altitude: 385-1100 m |
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +5.5 |
Rain Fall:
1400-2800 mm |
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Temp (summer) :
19-46°C |
Temp (winter):
4-25°C |
STD/ISD : Yes (Ramnagar) |
Internet : No |
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230-240V 50HZ |
Open: September - May |
STD Code: 05947 |
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Wild Animals |
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Among the predators
are the tiger, leopard, diverse species of lesser cats and the dhole
- the wild dog. antelopes (nilgai and ghoral) varieties of deer (hog
deer, sambhar, chital or spotted deer and barking deer), the
primates (rhesus and langur) and other animals like jackals, foxes,
civets, wild boar, sloth bear, black bear and a range of reptiles
including the cobra, python and two species of crocodile. The rare
fish eating, long snouted gharial and the more robust mugger can be
seen basking along the sand banks and pools of the Ramganga. The
river which is also noted for its sporting fish, the mighty mahaseer
and the malee is popular with anglers. Brown Fish Owl, Himalayan
Kingfisher, Brown Dipper and Plumbeous/White-Capped Redstarts. One
can also see Little/Staty backed Forktails and Mountain/Rufousbellied
Hawk-Eagles here. Inside Corbett Park, Blue Whistling Thrush and Red
Jungle Fowl are immediate possibilities. But with some efforts one
can spot Oriental White-eye, Jungle Owlet, Alexandrine Parakeet,
Himalayan Swiftlet, Lesser Fish-Eagle or even Great Thick-knee,
Stork-billed Kingfisher and many more. |
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Spots to visit |
Corbett Park Safari:
Jeep Safari, Elephant safari from Birjani or Dhikala in morning and
evening. There are various gates for different types of wild
attractions. Like Am Danda, Durga Devi, Khara, Kalagarh, and etc.
Consult safari guides for best viewing.
The Crocodile Pool: Drive along ramganga river to look for the fish
eating gharial and marsh crocodiles.
Kaladhungi (Corbett Museum): House of legendry Jim Corbett, you can
see his belongings and grave yard of Robin and Roswana.
Corbett Falls: A beautiful waterfall in the outskirt of the forest,
a favorite picnic spot.
Sitaoni Temple: 19km Drive through Kosi barrage from Ramnagar, you
will find this ancient temple on hills. According to legend this the
place where Goddess Sita disappeared into the earth.
Garija Devi: 14km from Ramnagar on way to Ranikhet, is a huge rock
in the midst of River Kosi, the rock has been named after the deity.
Juniagarhi: A gorkha fort near Saraikhet
Marchula: 39km from Ramnagar as the tip of Corbett National Park,
famous for its wildlife.
Other places are Dhikala Machaan, Getheryo Library (Dhikala),
Ramangar market. |
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Safari: Coaches and jeeps can be hired from the National Park office
at Ramnagar. Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at
Dhikala, khinanauli and Bijrani. Elephant rides conducted every
morning and evening. |
Nearest rail Station is Ramnagar, 50kms. from Dhikala.
From Dhikala : Delhi is 290kms. Lucknow 503kms.; Ranikhet 114kms. |
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