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CORBETT
NATIONAL PARK
 In
the state of Uttar Pradesh, at the base of the Himalayas the
Paltidun valley is located the Corbett National Park which
was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India's
first National Park lies at the foothills of Himalayas and
spreads over an area of 520 sq. kms along the banks of Ramganga
river. The tigers are the main attraction of the park, and
Ramganga is the home of prehistoric reptiles too, whereas
the other carnivorous include the Leopard, Bear, Hog, Sambar,
Muntjac, Fox, etc. Over 50 mammals, 580 birds and 25 reptile
species have been listed in the Corbett National Park. Birds
such as Ducks, Snipe, Egrets, Herons, Spotted Eagle, Harrier,
Woodpecker, Darter, Cormorants and Thrushes and the lake of
the park also attracts a large number of other species of
water birds. |
 The insect life
is also astounding, noticeable especially after the monsoons.
But undoubtedly, the jewel of the Corbett is the Indian tiger.
It was estimated that in 1984, the tiger population was 90
in this park. The park opens from November 15 to June 15.
Project Tiger, which was set up with the help of the World
Wildlife Fund, was launched at Dhikala, in the Corbett National
Park on April 1, 1973. This project was aimed at saving the
Indian tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) from extinction. |
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attractions of this area are Leopards as well as lesser cats
such as the leopard cat, jungle cat, fishing cat are also
found here. The sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, dhole, jackal,
yellow throated marten, Himalayan palm civet, Indian grey
mongoose, common otter, porcupine, clacktaped hare.The National
Park offers invaluable experiences for adventurous and serious-minded
wildlife - buffs, photographers and anglers.
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BEST
TIME TO VISIT
Dec to April
PROMINENT FAUNA
Tiger, leopard, elephant, sloth bear, jungle cat, fishing
cat, dhole, yellow throated marten, Himalayan palm cavit,
Indian grey mongoose.
HOW TO GET THERE
One can find Ramnagar as the nearest railway station, which
is about 50 kms from the Park. The nearest airport is the
Delhi Airport. New Delhi is a six hour drive. |
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