AREA: 520 sq. km.

ESTABLISHED IN: Earlier called Hailey National Park. In 1936 declared as a National Park.In 1952 after India gained her Independence form the british, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park. The forest was re-christened the Corbett National Park in 1957. And in 1973 declared as the Tiger Reserve project.

HABITAT :The corbett National Park is located in the Terai region of the state of Uttranchal. This park named after the famous, author and conservationist Jim Corbett , the corbett National Park is nestling in the foothills of the Himalaya, in the Pauri Garwal hills and Nainital, the forest spreads over an area of 1,319 sq. km. It has extremely varied topography and vegetation varied with hilly areas, riverine habitat, marshes, deep ravines and flat plateaux. The ramganga river enters from the northeast and flows through most of the park till it forms the Kalagarh reservior created by a multipurpose hydroelectric dam, the largest earthen dam in Asia. This gives it a rich diversity of habitat and natural beauty. While dense stands of Sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the park. There are over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 kinds of bamboo and grasses.

FAUNA
Forests:Predominantly sal. The following forest types are found within the reserve. Northern Moist Decidous forests-Moist Shiwalik sal, moist bhabar dun sal, western Gangetic moist mixed decidous, alluvial savannah wooland. Northern Tropical dry decidous forests-dry shiwalik sal, northern dry mixed decidous, khair sissoo.


Grasslands:Locally known as chaurs. It is estimated that about one-tenths of the total area of the reserve is under grass cover. The largest grassland is the Dhikala Chaur. Some of the best areas under grasslands, including the famous Buxar Cahur and Beri Chaur, were submerged by the Ramganga reservior in 1974. The area made available as a result of the relocation of the Dhara, Jhirna and Kothirau Chaurs in 1994 is being developed into grasslands through habitat alteration.

Wetlands:The Ramganga reservoir, which came into being in 1974, stretches over an area of around 82 sq. km., with one half each in Corbett National Park and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.

Riverine Areas:The Ramgang reservoir, which came into being the Mandal, Palain and Sonandi. Numerous mountains streams locally called sots flow into these rivers. The nullahs and ravines are thickly covered with evergreen shrubs and glads.

Water Bodies: Mailani Tal and Phul Tal located in the Bijrani Range are stagnant water bodies.

Swamps: Many areas located along the boundary of the Ramganga reservoir and along springs are swampy, typically covered with jamun trees and cane, providing good cover for the tiger to rest in during the hot summer months.

Vegetation:Bhabar type of vegetation is most typical of the park though different kinds of vegetation cover the varying topography. Haldu is frequently associated with sal as is karipak and rohini. Bakli with its red leaves grows on the higher ridges. Also present are gurail, khetwa, dhauri, ber, amla, papri and mahua. There are 33 grass species in the park, including bamboo. Jamun is found along dry riverbeds, sisham and khair along the Ramganga river.Rare ground orchids are scattered in certain areas and lantana and marijuana (Canabis) are also found here.

FLORA
Corbett has a good tiger population. It was here that the "Project Tiger" was launched in 1973. Corbett is the ultimate tiger haven. According to the official 2001 census, there are an estimated 137 tigers in the reserve. Four species of deer - Hog deer, Sambhar, Spotted deer & Barking deer and other prey like wild boar, support the predators. Besides tiger, Corbett biosphere reserve is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species.Some of the birds are the Greylag, Bar-headed Goose, Duck, Grepe, Snipe, Sandpiper, Gull and wagtail. The residents include Darters, Cormorants, Egrets, Herons, the black-necked Stork and the spur winged Lapwings.

Mammals: Elephant, tiger, Leopard, Jungle car, Fishing cat, Leopard Cat, Sambar, Chital, Serow, Ghural, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Nilgai, Wild boar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan bear, Civet Cat, Marten, Porcupine, Mongoose, Otter & Hare.

Reptiles: Python, King cobra, Snakes, Gharial & Mugger crocodiles, Trutle, Tortoise, Monitor lizard.

Wild Adventures	Nature Excursions	River Recreation
Jeep Rides, Elephant Rides Overnight safaris Bird Watching Wildlife photography	Camping Trekking Pony trails	Angling for mahseer River rafting

PARK SAFARI:
The duration of safari is about three to four hours and is conducted early morning or in the afternoon till sunset. Visitors must get permits to enter the park. The park administration centre based at Ramnagar issues these. A booking chit is issued, which must be shown at the Dhangari Gate. At the Amdanda gate, permits are issued for day trips to Bijrani. The best way to visit the park is on four-wheel drive vehicles. Sunrise and sunset elephant rides to the park start from Dhikala. Four people share a ride on a first-come first-served basis.

SEASON:Best time to visit is from November to June.

TEMPERATURE (C):

	Max.	Min
Summer	35	15
Winter	22	2

CLOTHINGS
Summer Light Tropical
Winter Light Wollen

Language: Hindi & English

Where To Stay
Infinity Resorts Infinity River Camps Saluna Resort

SUGGESTED ITINERARY:
Day 01: Delhi-Corbett (296 km ): Depart for Corbett Park by car
Day 02: Corbett: Morning excursion by jeep into the park to view wildlife. Late afternoon jungle excursion on elephant-back.
Day 03: Corbett-Delhi: Morning depart for Delhi by car.