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Corbett Travel Guide
Corbett
is regarded as one of the true bird parks of the world. Out of the 2,060 species
and subspecies of birds recorded in the Indian subcontinent, over 600 species/subspecies
of birds have been recorded from Corbett at one time or another. This number
is greater than the total number of bird species found in Europe and represents
around one fourth of the available diversity found in India. Out of the 69 species
of raptors found in India, 49 can be seen in Corbett making it a striking element
of the local avifauna. The reserve, which covers 520 sq. kms. is not less than
a paradise for bird-watchers. European bird-watchers are some of the keenest
visitors to the reserve during winters when the bird diversity is at its peak.
India's first and finest park spread over 520 sq. kms. along the banks of the
Ramganga river, just 300 kms. northeast of Delhi in the foothills of the Himalayas
is the Corbett National Park. Established initially as Hailey National Park
on August 8, 1936, in honour of Sir Malcolm Hailey, then governor of the United
Provinces, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952. In 1957,
it was finally named as Corbett National Park in honour and memory of the latc
Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, naturalist-turned-author and photographer
who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries.
Birds which can be spotted at the banks of River Ramganga on the outskirts of
Corbett Park include Brown Fish Owl, Himalayan Kingfisher, Brown Dipper and
Plumbeous/White-Capped Redstarts. One can also see Little/Staty
backed
Forktails and Mountain/Rufousbellied Hawk-Eagles here. Inside Corbett Park,
Blue Whistling Thrush and Red Jungle Fowl are immediate possibilities. But with
some efforts one can spot Oriental White-eye, Jungle Owlet, Alexandrine Parakeet,
Himalayan Swiftlet, Lesser Fish-Eagle or even Great Thick-knee, Stork-billed
Kingfisher and many more. Mammals include Tiger, Indian Elephant, Chital, Sambhar,
Muntjack (Barking Deer), Hog Deer and Common Langur. A trip to these magnificent
Sanctuaries will also take you through Jaipur (Pink City) and Agra (City of
Taj) which will add the experience of Indian culture, heritage, history and
hospitality to your memories.
With elevations in the Park ranging from 400m to 1210m there is a rich diversity
in habitat. Animals of the Himalayas and those of peninsular India can both
be seen here and over 50 mammal and 25 reptile species have been recorded at
Corbett. Among the predators are the tiger, leopard, diverse species of lesser
cats and the dhole - the wild dog.
There are antelopes (nilgai and ghoral) varieties of deer (hog deer, sambhar,
chital or spotted deer and barking deer), the primates (rhesus and langur) and
other animals like jackals, foxes, civets, wild boar, sloth bear, black bear
and a range of reptiles including the cobra, python and two species of crocodile.
The rare fish eating, long snouted gharial and the more robust mugger can be
seen basking along the sand banks and pools of the Ramganga. The river which
is also noted for its sporting fish, the mighty mahaseer and the malee is popular
with anglers.
Corbett is the home of 580 species of birds including water fowl, 17 types of
woodpecker,
raptors like the Pallas fishing eagle, harriers and kites, peafowl, kalij pheasant,
the rare chir pheasant, red jungle fowl, minivets, shrikes, cuckoos, drongos
and barbets. A fine reservoir on the river formed with the building of a dam
at Kalagarh now attracts diverse species of water birds -both local and migratory.
With its avian variety Corbett is a marvellous location for bird watchers also.
Places of Interest in Corbett
Corbett Wildlife Park
Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National Park extends
over an area of 520.82sq.km. Varied topography and vegetation gives Corbett
a rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty. Flat valleys are interspersed
with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known as the Chaurs provide
visitors with an excellent view of its inhabitants. The magnificent Ramganga
River flows through the entire length of the Park and little forest streams
tumble through the ravines.
While dense stands of sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are
found throughout the Park and over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs
and over 33 kinds of bamboos and grasses are seen here.
Corbett has the highest density of tiger in the Country - approximately
one every 5 sq.km. and it was here that the prestigious "Project Tiger"
was launched in 1973. Four of deer - hog deer, samber, chital and barking deer
and other prey like the wild boar, support the predator.
Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and
25 reptile species. The Park has elephants, the Himalayan black , bear in the
higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole -the wild dog
and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants,
jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill.
Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and
the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the magnificent mahaseer
- a fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside
the National Park. Excellent facilities for staying and viewing wildlife make
Corbett one of the finest reserves in India.
General Information:
Best Time to Visit: November- May.
Nearest Town: Ramnagar (51 Km)
How to Get Here:
Air: Pantnagar (110 Km)
Rail: Ramnagar (51 km).
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