Corbett Wildlife
Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett
National Park extends over an area of 520.82sq.km. Varied topography and
vegetation gives Corbett a rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty.
Flat valleys are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling
grasslands known as the Chaurs provide visitors with an excellent view of
its inhabitants.
The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park
and little forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of
sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout
the Park and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33
kinds of bamboos and grasses are seen here.
Corbett has the
highest density of tiger in the Country - approximately one every 5 sq.km.
and it was here that the prestigious "Project Tiger" was launched
in 1973. Four of deer - hog deer, samber, chital and barking deer and other
prey like the wild boar, support the predator.
Besides
the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25
reptile species. The Park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the
higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole -the wild dog
and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants,
jungle
fowl and the Indian hornbill.
Basking along the banks of the
Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile.
The river is rich in the magnificent mahaseer - a fine sporting fish prized
by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside the National Park.
Excellent facilities for staying and viewing wildlife make Corbett one of
the finest reserves in India.
General
Information: Best Time to Visit: November-
May.
Nearest Town: Ramnagar (51 Km)
How to Get There:
Air: Pantnagar (110 Km)
Rail: Ramnagar (51 km).
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