Vacation in the Mystic Forestlands of Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett National Park is a part of a larger Corbett Tiger Reserve. This Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand which itself is a wonderful hill station. The place shelters many spa resorts in Jim Corbett. This wonderful landscape is situated around 215 Km from New Delhi and is hardly a 4 hours drive from there.

People can explore a range of safari resorts in Corbett as per their preferability. It is a huge advantage for Jim Corbett National Park as short distance from Delhi makes it highly accessible to people from Delhi NCR and is leading to a lot of development in recent years.

Jim Corbett National Park was established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park, and has the glory of being India’s oldest and most prestigious and famous National Park. It is also being honored as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973. This unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth of the Project Tiger in India to protect the most endangered species and the Royal of India called Tigers.

What is the best time to visit Corbett Tiger Reserve?

Corbett Tiger Reserve remains open from 15th November to 30th June every year. Best time to visit Corbett is from November to mid April as weather is good and not too warm during these days. One can book a spa resort in Corbett for a comfortable stay.

However you can travel throughout the year if you wish to spend some quality time with friends, family or colleagues, as the properties and nearby locations are open throughout the year. The properties are equipped with air conditioning and evening are generally not too hot. One can even choose a safari resort in Corbett to plan a stay that helps them avail best of safari options as well.

Beyond the Jim Corbett National Park

While one of the major attraction in Jim Corbett National Park is the jungle safari. However in recent years it has become a destination with upcoming and newly developed luxurious properties in and around the park that makes it a wonderful weekend destination.

In fact, out of my 20 odd visits to Jim Corbett National Park, only 5 times I could visit the interiors of the Jungle or do a Jungle Safari. Most of the other times I prefer staying in a spa resort in Jim Corbett nearby a jungle with nearby hills in full view with a high tea a wonderful dinner and some real good time.

As I have stated earlier my major ventures into the Jim Corbett National Park are about staying in the wilderness and luxury with good food to spend a wonderful time with family.

Activities to Explore in Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is known worldwide for its magnificent beauty and the distinctive species of Flora and Fauna that inhabit the place. There are a lot of places to stay in Jim Corbett.

The heavy tourist footfall that the place receives is a proof of the world famous beauty that the jungles hold. With an increasing number of tourist footfall, the place is now full of jungle resorts in Corbett. They vary from affordable to luxurious ones. The tourists have a lot of options to choose from.

The activities that one can indulge them in at India’s oldest national park are:

Camping Near The Corbett Falls

A visit to Corbett fall is a sight worth witnessing and one can go here for camping with your family and friends near the beautiful flowing water for an unforgettable experience. You can choose from places to stay in Jim Corbett that are close to the Corbett falls for easy commute.

Corbett Museum

This is a bungalow that belonged to “Jim Corbett” the tiger conservationist and it has his memoirs and many other of his belongings which is now turned into a museum for people to visit and know more about the history and origin of "Jim get to know about the history and origin of Jim Corbett.

Corbett Museum

This is a bungalow that belonged to “Jim Corbett” the tiger conservationist and it has his memoirs and many other of his belongings which is now turned into a museum for people to visit and know more about the history and origin of "Jim get to know about the history and origin of Jim Corbett.

The Kosi River

Take your camera along and visit this mesmerizing river amidst the mountains. The water is clean enough to take a swim but be careful as the flow is mostly high and water is pretty cold. It's the lifeline of Jim Corbett Reserve - one of the main tourist highlights.

Pay A Spiritual Tribute

If you're a spiritual person, then a visit to these beautiful temples would fill your purpose of engaging in good vibes - Garjiya Devi Temple and Sitabani Temple. Garjiya Devi temple is situated at the top of a huge rock at the midst of Kosi river, this is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and also a home of various others gods as well like, Lord Shiva, Lord Bhairon, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati. This temple is also a must visit for once and especially for people who are followers of Hindu gods and goddesses. 

Visit To Kalagarh Dam

It is situated in the Jim Corbett National Park. Kalagarh Damn is a water torrent arranged inside the region of the Corbett National Park. Begun in 1961, the development of this dam proceeded till 1974, after which it initiated its tasks. The dam and its store are run by a few avian animal types, which make the locale an able site for birdwatching. Numerous untamed life devotees are known to result in these present circumstances part of the haven for recognizing the waterfowl, which relocates here just in the winter season.

Bird Watching

Jim Corbett national park has over 650 bird species including the migratory birds, if you have a soft corner for this beautiful winged creation of god then bird watching is a must and the best time for bird watching is in winters around November-December. You can consult any jungle resort in Corbett to help you spot the best of bird watching places in the region.