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Destination Description

Answer the call of the wild head for Corbett National Park where the magnificent tiger reigns supreme. Located in the foothills of the Kumaon Himalayas, close to Ramnagar Corbett National Park was the first Reserve forest of its kind, established in 1936 through the efforts of Jim Corbett, the conservationist. Corbett National Park also makes for a memorable honeymoon destination. For couples on their honeymoon, what better way to get to know your life partner than while staking out, waiting for a tiger to appear? The dense forest cover and the call of the wild beasts and birds contribute to an intense and romantic atmosphere, ideal for honeymoon memories.

Best Time To Visit

The Corbett National Park is out of bounds during the monsoons- usually from about June 16th till November 14th. Once the national park reopens after the rains, the best time to visit is between January and mid-June. Summer is the best season to view wildlife, especially the tiger, that come out of the deep forests for water

Accommodation Option

A range of tourist accommodation is available at Corbett's main campsite in Dhikala, which includes three-room cabins, forest rest houses, huts, tents and log hut dormitories. There are, in addition, Forest Rest houses at Khinanauli, Sarpduli, Gairal, Sultan, Bijrani, Malani, Kanda, Dhela and Jhirna. Accommodation is also available in private lodges and resorts outside the national park. Entry to Corbett National Park is strictly regulated and permits are needed from the park administration in Ramnagar.

Activities

Go for a jeep or elephant safari the experience will be unforgettable. Stretching over 520 sq km with a core area of 330 sq km, the Corbett National Park consists of mixed deciduous and sal forests and stretches of savannah grasslands where antelope, chital, hog deer and sambar graze. The Rhesus monkey and common langur are ubiquitous, while the long-snouted gharial, marsh crocodile, cobras and pythons can be seen on the mud banks of the Ramganga. The Ramganga reservoir, in the main Dhikala camp area of the park, has over 600 species of birds, including the pied kingfisher, crested serpent eagle, fishing eagle and Himalayan grey headed fishing eagle. The river is also home to the famous river carp mahseer, a favourite catch for anglers get the requisite permission from the Corbett Park Reception Centre and try your luck. Whether you are lucky to spot the tiger or not, one thing is guaranteed you will have a holiday of a lifetime here.

Places Nearby
Ramnagar,Moradabad.
From Distance Driving Time
Delhi 263 km. 6 hr. 0 min.

Tour Package

Corbett:
Ramganga Resort - 2 nights / 3 days starting package from INR 11,111 per couple
Corbett: Corbett Hideaway - 2 nights / 3 days package from INR 12,599 per couple
Corbett: The Riverview Retreat - 2 nights / 3 days packages from INR 8,999 per couple Packages can be customized and arranged according to requirement.
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