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Corbett National Park is in the State of Uttarakhand in the Himalayan North region, of India. The park is only opened for visitors from mid-September to mid-June.

[edit] Understand

Once inside the park, the safari is great, you get to see very relaxing jungle views, reminding of Kipling's Jungle Book, several kinds of antelopes, birds, Langur monkeys, and of course- tigers!

[edit] History

The park was originally named Hailey National Park after Governor Hailey and was created on August 6th 1936. It was India's first National Park. After independence the park was renamed after the Ramganga River and was call Ramganga National Park. The park was renamed again 1957 after James E. Corbett, who helped to set up the park and spent most of his life in the area.

The area of the park was increased in 1991 when the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary was added to the park.

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[edit] Climate

There are three well defined seasons in the Corbett National Park- the winter season which lasts from November to February, the summer season which lasts from March to June, and the rainy season which covers the rest of the month. The summer rains cause flooding in the park. The temperature in the Winters can go down to 4 degrees centigrade at night and the entire jungle is dry in the summer months as the temperature goes up to 44 degrees centigrade. The annual rainfall in the park ranges between 1400mm and 2800mm.

[edit] Get in

It is normally accessed from the town of Ramnagar, and is a two hour drive to the north.

The main areas (Dhikala and Bijrani) of Jim Corbett National Park are closed from 16 June - 14 Nov for the monsoon season. Jhirna & Sitabani (Buffer Zone)remain opened all year round.

[edit] Fees/Permits

At the office in Ramnagar you can buy the tickets to get into the park. One can also enter the park through kotdwar which is situated on the other side of the park.one can travel on his own vehicle from kotdwar towards gym korbett .

[edit] Get around

In Ramnagar you can organize a 4WD with a driver.

[edit][add listing] See

Keep in mind that in order to actually see a tiger, you will need to plan on taking more than one day of safari, because there aren't that many tigers. Nevertheless, the park has a great atmosphere, and is definitely worth a visit, if you are around.

[edit][add listing] Do

You can go for an elephant ride, see documentaries at Dhikala, visit the museum or just soak in the wild environment.

[edit][add listing] Buy

You can buy souvenirs and books at the canteen at Bijrani.

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WHERE EVER YOU CAN

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[edit] Camping

There are several camps you can choose to stay at. The facilities in these camps are in surprisingly good condition: Hot buckets, nice food, and good beds.

[edit] Backcountry

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Get out

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