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Corbett
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(Uttarakhand)


Tiger Country

The journey from Delhi to Corbett offers you excellent views of the almost flat, fertile and densely populates Ganga Yamuna doab. One of the rich agricultural regions of North India merges naturally into dense forests. Watch out, you are in the tiger country! But then Corbett National Park is not just a tiger country, it is also one of the best preserved parks in India. The Corbett National Park is a delight. Trees, birds and wild animals, walking around without fear Nature is at her best here!
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At a Glance
Situated in the Shivalik Range, the park is intersected by Ramganga, Sonanadi, Mandal and Palain rivers. Part of the state of Uttaranchal, it is at an altitude of between 400 m and 1,000 m above sea level.
When to Visit:
Corbett Park can be visited all through the year, except the rainy season. Summer (April to June) is the ideal time for spotting animals, especially tigers and elephants. Winter months (November to March) are good for bird watching and to see the variety of flora. The park remains closed from 15 June to 15 November.
Orientation & Getting Around:
Jeeps/four-wheel drives are available to tour the park. They can be rented from Ramnagar, from the KMVN Tourist Lodge and other travel agencies. Private vehicles are allowed inside, but with permission, a guide and on payment of a fee. One bus each day goes to Dhikala from Ramnagar, stopping at the forest rest houses en route. But excursions into the park are best on elephant back. Park Safari The park opens at 6 am and is open till about 11 am. In the afternoon the park timings are from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. However, depending on the season the timings change.Be it any time of the day, the trip into dense forest is mesmerizing. So plan your safaris in such a manner that you manage to see all shades of forest. Choose from: - Full Day Jungle Jeep Safari - Morning Jungle Jeep Safari - Evening Jungle Jeep safari- Night Jeep Safari - Elephant Safari Book in advance for the elephant safari as there is always a mad rush. And reach early to avoid confusion.
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City code:05945(Ramnagar)
  
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