Jim Corbett National Park: An Ultimate Indian Safari

For an urban Indian, there cannot be anything better than the first breath of fresh mountain air. Mere journey to Jim Corbett National Park, be it via train or road, is simply amazing. The jungle aroma and a sweeping ambience will overwhelm you...and most importantly give you utmost peace of mind which you had been struggling to find in the cities. You may arrive at Corbett for plenty of reasons such as Safari, Bird Watching or Fishing. There are hundreds of tour and travel operators catering you Corbett tour services. Some of them have specialised for Corbett tours and no wonder they are making loads of money right now. But what it is that makes Corbett so special? After all, why it is called the ultimate Indian safari!

Well, the answer of the query lies in the park itself. Corbett is best depiction of India, land of diversity. Corbett is also a diverse park, home to a wide range of creatures, tigers in particular. Nestled in the foothills of the gigantic Himalayas, Corbett tiger reserve is mainly situated in the laps of Nainital, Almora and Pauri Garhwal—all located in the state of Uttaranchal. Presently, tiger reserve covers an area of 1318.54 sq km and is inclusive of Corbett (520.82 sq km), Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq km) and Kalagarh Reserve Forest (496.54 sq km). In the early 19th century, the indigenous sal forests in this area were eradicated and teaks were planted to supply timber for the budding railway system in the country. It was then established as Hailey National Park in 1936. The park is now home for endangered Bengal Tiger of India. The initiatives to protect tigers are part of Project Tiger.

Love for Wildlife In the diaries of wildlife lovers, Corbett has remained as the primmest choice. Certain parts of the park are open for public so that everyone can have glimpse of splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife. The number of people coming here in recent years has surged dramatically. Presently, every season over 70,000 visitors flock to the park from India and other countries.

Tips for Travelers, when visiting the Corbett National Park:

* Abide by the rules, for example avoid walking around if you are not allowed to do so.

* Put on in shades of brown and green in a bid to avoid disturbance to the environment

* Don’t apply perfumes and avoid smoking in restricted areas.

* Since animals are extremely wary of the human voice; avoid shouting or playing music. Car honk is not less than a crime.

* Always carry personal medication and insect repellent

* Don’t forget to bring along Binoculars, Cameras, film rolls and Flashlight along with books and other reading material

And last but not least, to experience the best of Corbett Jungle safari, you ought to have a good tour operator with you. Just google, you will certainly find a good one!