Corbett Park in Nainital
The Corbett park is first national park of India established in the year 1936 it was named Hailey National Park . In 1957 ,the park was rechristned as the Corbett National Park in the memory of Late Jim Corbett great naturalist ,eminent conservationist . It is 118 Kms. from Nainital via Kaladhungi & Ramnagar

The Corbett national park covering an area of 521 Sq. Kms. is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas . It spreads over parts of two districts , a major part of park with an area of 312.86 sq. Kms. falls in Pauri Garhwal district and the balance 208.14 sq. Kms. in Nainital district . The park occupies portions of Kalagarh and Ramnagar forest divisions .It falls within the trek of land known as Paltidun

Wild Life
The park embraces the picturesque broad flat valley consisting of vast Savannah and surrounded by hills drained by small rivers .Savannah woodland ,bamboo brakes dry deciduous forests and Sissu-Khair forests provide as variety of vegetation and consequently habitats for different species of wild life. The Ramganga river meandering its way through the park with some deep pools and foaming rapids forms the main water source.Good size patches of thick elephant grass growing along the river banks and moist localities provide ideal shelter to the tiger. The forests in the park mainly consists of Shisham,Sal & Chir.

The park is rich in wild life such as elephant ,tiger ,panther ,bear ,dear ,pig,jungle cats, porcupine ,hyena ,and jackal. Amongst the birds are the pea fowl,the jungle fowl ,grey and black partridge,pigeons,quails ,kingfisher ,kite ,lark and the woodpecker. The Ramganga is full of mahaseer fishes.Amongst the reptiles are python,crocodile and many species of lizards and snakes.

Tigers are fairly well distributed over the park and inhabit the large number of nalas , ravines and open glades The natural food of the tiger consists of Sambhar,Chital ,Kakar ,Para and wild boar is found in plenty all over the reserve .Sloth bears are confined mainly to hilly area .Several elephants live in the park ,but they keep moving to the adjoining forests in search of food.

Time Of Visit
15th Nov. to 15th June

Area in Sq. KMs. 1318.54
i) Corbett National Park 520.82
ii) Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary 301.18
iii) Reserve Forest 496.54

Main Rivers Flowing Through The Reserve
Ramganga , Sonanadi , Mandal , Palain

Wild Animals Seen
Mammals : Wild Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Civet, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat , Sambahar, Chital, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Ghural, Neel Gai, Wild Boar, Slothbear, Marten, Otter, Mongoose, Hare

Birds
Over 580 Species of resident & migratory birds.

Reptiles
Gharials, Crocodiles, Python, Turtles, King Cobra, Lizard .

Fishes
Mahseer, Goonch, Trout

How To Reach Corbett
The nearest rail head is Ramnagar which is the terminus of Delhi-Moradabad-Ramnagar broad gauge branch of North East Railway.Ramnagar is connected by road to Delhi as well as Lucknow. Delhi is 240 Kms. away via Kashipur-Moradabad-Ghaziabad , while Lucknow is 432 Kms. via Kashipur-Rampur & Bareilly. Ramnagar is 60 Kms. from Nainital via Kaladhungi.The nearest airport is at Pantnagar about 80 Kms. from Ramnagar.

Dhangarhi is the main entrance to the park is located on Ramnagar-Ranikhet road 19 Kms. from Ramnagar.Dhangarhi houses a museum of dead animals and is worth visiting. South western boundry of park touches Kalagarh which can also be approached from Moradabad.Dhikala 35 Kms. from Dhangarhi connected by forest road is the main tourist spot of the park.There is one more entrance from Amdanda six Kms. from Ramnagar in Phooltal area.

Approach from Ramnagar, Headquarter of project Tiger , where each visitor has to get prior permission for visiting park.Here besides a regular bus service to Dhikala ,taxis are also available.

• Carrying of firearms of any kind is not permitted within the Tiger Reserve.
  
• No pets can be taken inside the National Park.
  
• Walking or trekking within the National Park is strictly prohibited.
  
• Driving inside the Tiger Reserve after sunset is prohibited.
  
• Cooking is not allowed within the National Park and at Dhikala, bijrani, Gairal and Jhirna tourist complex. In other rest houses visitors can cook within the provided space.
  
• Visitors are required to carry a litterbag while entering in the Tiger reserve and bring back their non-biodegradable litter (tin cans, plastic, glass bottles, metal foils etc.) outside the Reserve. Throwing litter inside the Tiger Reserve other than in garbage bins will invite severe penalties.
  
• Official registered guide is compulsory on excursions.
  
• Smoking outside residential comples/rest house and lighting of any kind of fire is strictly prohibited.
  
• Fishing without permit is prohibited. Fishing with permits can be done only in areas outside Corbet National Park and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and only between 1st October to 30th June.
  
• Playing of transistor and tape recorders within the Tiger Reserve is strictly prohibited.
  Visitors are required to observe timings for excursions and are prohibited from taking vehicles off the designated routes thereby causing damage to plant or animal life or their habitat.
  
• Blowing of horns and driving above the speed limit is strictly prohibited within the Tiger Reserve.
  
• Entry into the restricted zone by the visitors is prohibited.
  
• Shouting, teasing, chasing animals or attempts to feed them are prohibited and will invite severe penalties.
  
• Visitors are advised to occupy accomodation as reserved on the first day itself or send prior intimation to hold the accomodation. Otherwise, the reservation will be treated as cancelled.
  
• Maximum two adults and two children (below 12 years) per room are allowed to stay in the tourism zone. One extra bed can be provided on payment of prescribed charges.
  
• Visitors are compulsorily required to obtain a clearance certificate before leaving their place of residence within the Tiger Reserve.
  
• Visitors are advised to wear clothes of colours, which merge with the natural surroundings (khaki, olive green, other dull colours).
  
• Visitors are required to switch off lights, fans and water taps when not in use and park their vehicles at appropriate parking place.
  
• Visitors have to obtain entry permits at the reception. Entry timings are regulated in such a manner that visitors must reach their place of stay before prescribed time.