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Jim Corbett National Park
 
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Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest national park. Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Jim Corbett National Park lies mainly, Almoua & Pawii garhwal. The head office of the park is in the town of Ramnagar Jim Corbett National Park is famous for its wildlife and the site for launching project tiger.

Jim Corbett National Park & the sonandi sanctuary forms the Corbett tiger reserve.

During the 19th century much of the  indigenous sal forest in this area were cleared and teak planted to provide timber of the burgeoning railway system of India.

Jim Corbett National Park
This rich hunting ground was first protected by Major Ramsey who in 1858 banned forming and cattle grazing  in the lower patlidam valley which today forms a large partition the Corbett tiger reserve. This protection was extended & strengthened in 1879 when the forest department declared it a reserve forest . Several attempts were made during the early 20th  century to make this into a game sanctuary which finally happened in 1936. When governor Malcolm Hailey created India's first and world's third national park. Hailey national park as it was then known covered 325 Sq Km and major James E Corbett was one of the key consultants in deciding its boundaries. His key role and contributing to the preservation of its unique wildlife was renamed in his honor in 1957 two years after his death.

In 1973 Corbett was the first sanctuary to come under tiger reserve. The terrain is hilly, ranging from 600 - 1100m above sea level, consists of mixed deciduous forests of sal and sheesham trees and the ubiquitous lantana bush and open grassy pastures known as chaurs.

The chaurs make up around one tenth of the core area and make ideal grazing land for the parks large population of wild elephants. The park is home to around 580 bird species, 50 mammals and at least 25 rap[tiles species, including the indian python, cobra & krait.


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Hotels Available At Jim Corbett National Park

Claridges Corbett Hideaway : Claridges Corbett Hideaway Resort is located ideally around Jim corbett National park More
Corbett Riverside Resort : Corbett Riverside Resort is located on the edge of Corbett National Park.. More
Kyari Resort : Kyari Resort is just Just a few kilometers from the famous Jim Corbett National Park.. More
Corbett Ramganga Resort : Heritage Corbett Ramganga Resort is most happening conference building destination more
The Corbett River : Corbett River View is a charming retreat that's big on style... More
Tiger Camp : Tiger Camp is located on the periphery of Corbett National Park... More
Corbett Treff Hotel : Corbett Treff Hotel is a newly established hotel in the foothills of the Himalayas.. More
Roop Resort : Corbett Roop Resort is located 2 Kms. from the main Dhikala Gate.. More
Corbett Jungle Resort : Corbett Jungle Resort is Spread over 13 acres of forest land, surrounded by forest.. More
Manu Maharani : Manu Maharani Resorts is situated in the  Corbett Country, a 5 hr drive from Delhi.. More
 
 
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