Exploring Jim Corbett: The Paradise for Wildlife Enthusiasts

For every wildlife enthusiast, this place is like heaven and anyone who hasn’t visited this place should definitely come to this place which is full of scenic natural beauty and watch the animals basking in their own natural habitat. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India which was established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal Tiger. It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative.

Corbett has been a haven for tourists and wildlife lovers for a long time. Tourism activity is only allowed in the selected areas of the Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its landscape and wildlife. You can always come up to this place and book some of the best Resorts in Jim Corbett and have a great time with family and friends.

Here are some of the top tourist attraction you can enjoy at this place.

-          Jungle Safari - The coexistence of the resident animals, birds and reptiles in this vast ecosphere combining the ravines and ridges of the lesser Himalayas makes it worth spending a good chunk of the day. The only permissible way to do so is to avail the safari services offered at the park. There are five safari zones in the Corbett National park: the Bijrani zone, the Jhirna zone, the Durgadevi zone, the Dhela zone, and the Dhikala zone. Additionally, the Corbett Tiger Reserve also holds the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Sitabani Zone, though this fall outside the Corbett National Park.

-          Corbett Waterfall- The scenic 66 ft. high waterfall is an amazing sight to witness, especially on full-moon nights. Nature lovers often camp and come on a picnic near this fall.

This heavenly place is surrounded by dense forests and offers a very serene environment wherein you can find peace.

-          Garjia Temple- This temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, is situated on top of a huge rock in the middle the of Kosi River. It is also home to the deities of Baba Bhairon, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati. A large fair is conducted in the temple on the occasion of Karthik Poornima. 

-    Corbett Museum-  This bungalow turned museum of Jim Corbett is located at Kaladhungi. Corbett was a very well-known tiger conservationist. This museum contains his memoirs, his personal belongings, letters written by him as well as his friends and well wishers, antiques and rare photographs.

-          River Rafting- You can also satisfy your adrenaline hunger by going for River Rafting in the scenic Kosi River which is one of the best ways to enjoy the speedy waters. Other adventure water sports are also organized on the river.

Definitely, it is a place for the nature lovers and is one of the Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand where you can have an amazing time and make beautiful memories.