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| Corbett National
Park, Uttar Pradesh |
India's first national
park, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas, spreads over an area of 520 sq km. and is
290 km from New Delhi. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of
the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India. Other carnivores include the
leopard, elephant, bear, sambhar. Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender
snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the magnificent mahaseer
though angling is not permitted inside the National Park. There are watch towers, elephant
safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing.
Best
time to visit: Nov to May.
Park is closed from mid June to mid Nov.
Nearest Town: Ramnagar (51 km). Rail: Ramanagar (51 km), Air:
Pantnagar (110 km).
Nearby Hill Stations: Nainital (128 km), Ranikhet (103 km).
Accommodation: Luxurious private resorts outside the
reserve: Corbett Hideaway, Corbett Riverside
Resort, Infinity Resort, -
Offering exclusive air conditioned huts and a host of facilities - swimming pool, bar,
safaris, conference room, multicuisine restaurant. |
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