Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary
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: Jabalpur (170 km), Khajuraho (210 km)
Rail: Umaria (30 km), Jabalpur (170 km)
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