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Wildlife in Jim Corbett National Park

The abundance of vegetation and wildlife in Jim Corbett National Park makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations among the general public. Additionally, as a result of the Sundarbans, it is the second-largest Tiger reserve in the nation. Though it is India’s oldest national park. Founded in 1936, the park was once called Hailey National Park and later renamed Ramganga National Park in 1954. Further, in the same decade, it was changed to Corbett in the memory of the environmentalist, Jim Corbett. The Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand. There are meadows, hills, marshlands, significant lakes, and river belts all over the region. The park exhibits geological and biological features of the sub-Himalayan area. The elevation ranges from 1260 to 3610 feet (385 to 1100 metres).

It is home to more than 50 animal species, 600 bird species, and several reptile species. The park was created primarily to safeguard Bengal tigers, and it was here that India’s Project Tiger, which aimed to give tigers refuge in the country’s national parks, was founded in 1973. Although the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, and leopards are the primary attractions of this national park, tourists can spot a variety of other species, including hogs, boars, sambars, chital, pangolins, elephants, langurs, and gorals. Further enhancing the allure and splendour of this park are the Himalayan Black Bears, Black Bucks, Yellow-Throated Martens, Gharials, Spotted Deer, and Indian Grey Mongoose. Also, given the changes in the Corbet’s climate, migratory and native species like eagles, parakeets, peacocks, and jungle fowls prefer it as a home. Mango, Sal, Haldu, Peepal, and Rohini trees make up the majority of the vegetation found in dense damp deciduous forests.

Throughout the year, the temperature stays moderate here, even sometimes the temperature goes down low to 4-5 degrees in winter and reaches up to 30 degrees in summer. From July to September, it rains. Jim Corbett usually stays cloudy in the mornings. During the summer monsoon season, the roads remain closed due to heavy rainfall. There are five zones to enter the Corbett Tiger Reserve, which are Dhangari, Bijrani, Durgadeevi, Jhirna, and Sonanadi (Kotdwar). Jim Corbett National Park is one of the few national tiger reserves that allows overnight stays. On an open jeep, one could explore the forest park while participating in a wildlife safari tour. The park is accessible via roads that allow for jeep and canter safaris, and also there are several machans or observation points, from where the wildlife can be seen. Since so many films have been filmed here, this is perhaps the most desirable location for wildlife enthusiasts. The park is a popular spot for ecotourism and is a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. The chance to see these beautiful creatures in their native habitat and appreciate their breathtaking beauty is unmatched when it comes to visiting the fauna in Corbett National Park.

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Wildlife Found in Jim
Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is a popular tourist destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. The primary wildlife attractions of this national park include the endangered Bengal tigers, elephants, crocodiles, spotted deer, and sambar deer. Additionally, visitors can easily spot animals such as leopards, hogs, boars, sloths, pangolins, langurs, and gorals.

Asian Elephant
Asian Elephant

About more than 1000 elephants stay at Jim Corbett Park, some of them are also part of the migratory population and also live in the Rajaji National Park. They used to be fewer in number, but in recent years, their population has grown. In the summer, tourists can easily observe the elephant groups wandering the woods. The elephants can be seen in great numbers in Jim Corbett’s Dhikala Chaur, Phulai Chaur, Jhirna, and Bijrani zones.

Royal Bengal Tiger

The Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the famous types of animals that call Jim Corbett their home. On April 1st, 1973, India’s tiger conservation programme was launched in Jim Corbett’s forest. The Royal Bengal tigers are difficult to notice since the reserve is covered with a variety of vegetation that provides camouflage and cover. Additionally, this dense jungle and Ramganga River provide the ideal hunting grounds for tigers looking for their prey.

Royal Bengal Tiger
Spotted Deer (Chital or Cheetal)
Spotted Deer

The most prevalent deer species in Jim Corbett National Park is the Chital or spotted deer. They are quite attractive with distinctive white dots on their reddish-brown body. Only male chital have antlers which can reach up to the length of 1m. The primary food source for them is grass, however, they also rely on flowers, fruits, and leaves from the forested regions. They prefer to graze in short grasslands with little shelter, to keep an eye out for predators.

Sambar deer

The biggest deer in Jim Corbett National Park is the sambar. The majority of its body is a consistent grayish-brown, except for creamy white patches on the back and under the tail. Males have thick manes on their necks and antlers that can grow to be 1 m long. Sambar are mostly found in deep forests and spend most of their time alone. But occasionally gather in small groups during the mating season.

Sambar deer
Gharial
Gharial

One of the world's biggest and most endangered crocodiles is the gharial, which can only be found on the Indian subcontinent. The gharial's thin snout is designed to consume fish. Invertebrates and insects may be consumed by young gharials. In Ramganga, a river in Jim Corbett National Park, more than 400 gharials may be found swimming in its deep pools or soaking in the sun on its banks.

Popular Hotels & Resorts in
Jim Corbett National Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What types of animals can I expect to see at Corbett Reserve?
The main attractions of this national park are Royal Bengal Tigers, Crocodiles, and Leopards, but visitors may also view a wide range of other species there, such as Hogs, Boars, Sambars, Chital, Pangolins, Elephants, Langurs, and Gorals. The Himalayan Black Bears, Black Bucks, Yellow-Throated Martens, Gharials, Spotted Deer, and Indian Grey Mongoose all add to the beauty and attractiveness of this park.
Q. What is the best time to visit Corbett National Park to see wildlife animals?
The best time to visit Corbett National Park to see wildlife is between November to mid-May. Every year, the Corbett Tiger Reserve stays open from 15 November to 30 June.
Q. What is the best way to see Corbett Tigers?
Booking a jeep or canter for safaris is the greatest method to see tigers in Jim Corbett National Park. Jeeps are permitted in the park at specified times and may transport you far into the jungle, where it is more probable that you will see tigers. Also, there are several machans and observation points, from where the wildlife can be seen.
Q. Can we feed or touch the wildlife animals while visiting Corbett Tiger Reserve?
Feeding and touching animals is forbidden and will result in harsh punishment. The Corbett Tiger Reserve strictly forbids the supply of non-vegetarian food for wildlife by outsiders.

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