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Established
in 1936, following the advice and guidelines laid down by the great
hunter turned naturalist Jim Corbett, this park is located in Uttranchal.
Set in the undulating Siwalik Foothills of the Himalayas, the park
covers 518sq km of stunning countryside. The diversity of wildlife
has made it ii the most famous park in the region. Thick forest
and pools of the Ramganga River are home to many animal and fish
species including crocodile and Mahseer. Tiger sightings are common.
Access to Corbett is by road from Delhi or a short journey through
the hills from Nainital. The park is open from early November to
15 June.
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