Jim Corbett

Address Jim Corbett

Location Northern India

Altitude 1043m

Visit Timings Nov 15 to June 15

Near By Cities Ramnager

Histroy The park was a part of Princely state of Tehri Garhwal.The king of Tehri give up this princely state to the britisher for helping him in ejecting Gurkhas from his area.The british forest department control over this area and establish a reserve area known as Haily National park in 1936.This preserve was renamed as Ramganga National Park in 1955 and renamed again in 1956 as Corbett National Park, The new name honors Jim Corbett a well known author and wildlife conservationist, who spent various time in this region.

How to reach? Air : Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport. Rail : Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts change at Moradabad. Road : Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7-kms beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly�Kichha�Rudrapur�Doraha�Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112-kms north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport corporation run a semi deluxe service, and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.

Weather Weather in winters vary from 5 degree celcius to 30 and mornings are foggy.in summer temperature do not rise above 40 degree.Rainfall are heavy during mansoon.