Corbett: Where Beauty is the Beast
Best places to visit in Corbett, sightseeing & tourist attractions in Corbett
Only if you are lucky will you see a tiger in the wilds of Corbett National Park. The sad truth is that most visitors who come here are so obsessed with the big cat that they often miss out all the other attractions that it has to offer. Indeed, there is far more to Corbett than just tigers as it is home to over 50 species of mammals – panthers, elephants, deer, monkey, wild dog, jackal, fox, otter, wild boar, porcupines… There are 25 reptiles and over 550 birds. Indeed, even if there were no tigers or for that matter any other animals in the park, Corbett would still rank as one of the best birding areas in the country.
Map of Corbett:
The Reserve spreads over an area of 1,318.54 square kilometres. Since it is situated in a mountainous region the elevation varies between 1,300 feet and 4,000 feet. Corbett is situated in the state of Uttarakhand in Nanital district
What’s famous Here: Tour package of Corbett sightseeing spots
Elephant and open jeep safaris: Deep into the forest, one never know what surprises are out there: herds of wild elephants; the waltz of the chital, sheer grace and poetry in motion as they danced across the grasslands; a curious sambar fawn; jackals… maybe even a tiger!
The park is spread across 520 sq km of stately sal forests and rolling grasslands criss-crossed by gushing silver streams and emerald rivers. When the national park was established in 1936, it was the first of its kind in the country. Then again in 1973, it was here that Project Tiger was launched. Currently, the park is believed to have the highest concentration of tigers in the world.
Trek along the river banks: The experience will be rewarding as it will be in the company of fantails, wagtails, flycatchers, kingfishers and a variety of exotic birds with equally colourful names. And if you should hear grumbling in the distant it could be a man-eating tiger on the prowl or the sound of thunder!
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Corbett museum: Here you will even get to see man-eating tigers and panthers at very close quarters … dead stuffed ones at the Corbett museum located at the entrance of the park. Each exhibit had a little story of its own; the most compelling being of a full-grown tiger that ended up on the wrong end of a duel with a tusker, a battle which raged from dusk to dawn and shattered the silent night with the cries of the animals locked in furious mortal combat… vintage Corbett stuff.
Jim Corbett’s Home: There was more of the same, some 40 km down the road towards Nainital, where the great white hunter’s house has been converted into a museum. Here on exhibit are his personal effects and the score card of the trophies he bagged in the wild, including the Chanpanat man-eating panther – 436 victims – shot in 1907 and the Panar man-eating tiger – 400 victims – shot in 1910.
Travel to Corbett
Local languages: Kumaoni, Garhwali, Hindi and English
Best time to visit: Mid-November to Mid-June.
How to reach Goa:
By Air:. Delhi is the closest airport to Corbett National Park (250 km). All flights operate from Delhi Airport. Major airline operators such as Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and kingfisher Airlines have flights carrying passengers in and out of Delhi.
By Rail: You can also take trains to Ramnagar. The closest railway station is Ramnagar (10 km from the main entrance of the park) on the Delhi-Lucknow line. Dhikala is another 60 km further inside the park.
By Road: You can also hire a car to Corbett or you can book bus tickets to Corbett from nearby bus stations. Most of the major bus operators run frequent bus services between Corbett and nearby cities. You can also take direct deluxe or semi deluxe bus to Corbett from Delhi.
Excursions from Corbett:
Ranikhet: At the crack of dawn the first rays of a sun gild the Himalayan peaks that etched the far horizon. Soon a slow burst of colours kiss the distant peaks with pink lipstick till the very heavens seemed to haemorrhage. Much had changed over the last decade in Ranikhet in the foothills of the Himalayas but the sunrise is a reassuring constant: spectacular as it has always been.
Kalagarh Dam: If you are a bird watcher then this place is a must visit location for you. One can sight several rare birds. This place also becomes home for many birds such as migratory waterfowl during the winter season.
Hotels and Resorts in Corbett:
In addition to Dhikala, the Forest Department has tourist rest houses – basic but functional – at Kinanauli, Sarpaduli, Kanda and Bijrani within the parameters of the park. All private hotels and lodges are located on the fringes and outside the main core area of the park.
You can also stay in:
- Corbett Village Camp
- Corbett Jungle Club Resort
- Hotel Corbett Wilds
- Corbett Heaven Resort
- Tiger Camp
- Mapple Leisure Resort
- Country Inn Tree Tops
- Corbett Tiger Den Resort
- Tarangi Resort
- Corbett Gateway Resort Spa
- The Solluna Resort
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Flights to Corbett: Delhi is the closest airport to Corbett National Park (250 km). All flights operate from Delhi Airport. Major airline operators such as Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and kingfisher Airlines have flights carrying passengers in and out of Delhi.
Trains to Corbett: You can also take trains to Ramnagar. The closest railway station is Ramnagar (10 km from the main entrance of the park) on the Delhi-Lucknow line. Dhikala is another 60 km further inside the park.
Buses to Corbett: You can book bus tickets to Corbett from nearby bus stations. Most of the major bus operators run frequent bus services between Corbett and nearby cities. You can also take direct deluxe or semi deluxe bus to Corbett from Delhi.
Car Hire in Corbett: To experience Corbett at your own pace you can take a care hire. Hire a cab and get enchanted by the captivating locations of Corbett. You can also hire a cab for excursions from Corbett