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 catchment area of the Ramganga, a tributary of the Ganga.
The Ramganga flows from East to West in the reserve through landscapes of incredible beauty. Dammed at Kalagarh at the south-western end of the reserve in 1974. The reservoir created, submerged 40-sq. km. of prime grassland. The area on the western side of the reservoir now constitutes the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.
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. Project Tiger, India's ambitious conservation program to save the tiger and its habitat was launched from Corbett in 1973.
Corbett Adventure Tour
Corbett adventure tour would take to the foothills of the Himalayas where Corbett is located. You would love the diversity of flora and fauna of the place. The Corbett trip in India would always remain evergreen in your memories as Corbett National Park is the first sanctuary and national park of the country. Jeep and elephant safaris, bird watching, slide shows, nature walks, cultural shows, wildlife films and bonfire are the highlights of adventure tour to Corbett in India.
Day - 01: Delhi - Corbett National Park
We would begin the day with a long drive to Corbett National Park. It takes around 6 hours to reach the park. By afternoon, we would arrive at a campsite. After enjoying a delectable palate of lunch, we proceed to Dhangarhi Gate in order to enter the Dhikala tourism region. During the journey, we would stop at important centers.
Once we reach, we prepare for a jeep safari in the dense forest of Jim Corbett Park. While on jeep safari in Corbett National Park, we would get on a lower track in the forest along river Ram Ganga. An expert guide would also accompany us on this adventurous wildlife tour.
We would then cross the river at Gethia Rao Bridge and then proceed to Kanda Range, which is famous for its Kanda man-eater. As we enter the Dhikala complex, we relax for a couple of hours. Then we continue with the trip, which includes photography session as well. As the night falls, we retire for the day after enjoying the delicious dinner.
Day - 02: Corbett National Park
We would begin the morning with elephant safari in the open and expanse forest of Corbett National Park. It is the best mode to view the wildlife in the park. We would return to the hotel to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast. Then again, we would drive to a lake on a jeep to watch crocodiles.
Jhirnajhali would be our next destination to view the long-hosed ‘gharial’, which is known as a fish-eating crocodile. We would again return to hotel to enjoy steaming lunch. We would rest for a while and then visit the watchtower.
We would then drive along the Khinanauli Range, which is really exciting. We would be able to spot a number of tigers in Jim Corbett National Park. After a whole day’s hectic schedule, we would return to hotel to spend some relaxing moments. We would go off to sleep after we enjoy some of the movie shows.
Day - 3: Corbett National Park
We would reach the camp base in Corbett Park, from where we would begin our jeep safari to Bijrani in order to watch the tigers. The night stay would be arranged at a jungle resort.
Day - 4: Corbett National Park / Delhi / Agra / Nainital / Onward Destination
We would kick start the morning on a road journey to Bhuvankhal to watch the sunrise and the snow capped mountain peak of the mighty Himalayas. The sight would be simply mesmerizing! We would then set off for a return journey to camp base for lunch. Post lunch, we would initiate our 2 hours drive to Lal Kuan in Nainital. At this station, you would board the train to Agra.
