Jim Corbett National Park, National park in Nainital district, India
Jim Corbett National Park is a protected reserve in Nainital district, India, covering forested hills, river valleys, wetlands, and grasslands at the base of the Himalayan range in Uttarakhand. The terrain includes different vegetation zones that shift from dense sal forests to open plains, with several streams and rivers running through the landscape.
Founded in 1936 as Hailey National Park, it became the first reserve of its kind in India. After 1956, the area took its current name in honor of Jim Corbett, a conservationist and hunter who advocated for its creation.
The reserve draws wildlife enthusiasts and researchers who come to observe Bengal tigers in their natural surroundings, and guides trained in tracking share their expertise during safari tours. Locals from nearby villages work as naturalists and drivers, passing down knowledge about animal behavior and forest signs to visitors throughout the year.
Tours inside the reserve run from jeeps, elephant backs, or open canters, and bookings must be arranged ahead through official channels. The best months for wildlife sightings stretch from November through June when roads remain passable and weather stays favorable.
More than 600 plant species and nearly 600 bird types live within this reserve, placing it among the most biodiverse protected zones in India. Besides tigers, visitors may encounter leopards, elephants, and several species of deer roaming freely through the forest.
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