How to enjoy a hassle free wildlife experience in The Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett, established in 1936 is one of India’s oldest National Parks. Spread over an area of 520 square kilometers Jim Corbett is a Tiger Reserve to protect the endangered species of The Royal Bengal Tiger. The place is a habitat for a variety of Flora and Fauna that makes it the most favorable tourist spot. The place receives a high tourist footfall from India as well as internationally.
An ecological sanctuary like Corbett needs to be taken care of not only by the locals but also by the visitors. Every national park has a few rules set to avoid the disruption to the natural flow of the wildlife. A few Do’s and Don’ts at Corbett will guide you through to a hassle free stay and help maintain the ecological balance of the place.

What you should ‘Do’:
•Wear colors that are not striking to the eyes as bright colors may distract the animals.
•Collect proper permits from the office before entering the Corbett National Park
•Appoint a guide for they are well known to the area and the activities that you can involve yourself in besides the usual safari packages. They will help you keep to the path where there are better chances of animal sightings. Any safari resort in Corbett may help you in hiring a guide for your tour.
•Keep safe distance from the animals
•Wear less bright clothes as it may distract the animals

What are the ‘Don’ts’ of the Park:
•Do not listen to the music inside the park as it disrupts the sanctity of the wild. It will also contribute to better chances of animal sightings.
•When on a safari tour, don't carry luggage, baggage, and any non-biodegradable products like plastic, bottle, metal foils, tin can etc.
•Don't carry weapons inside the park
•Do not step down from your vehicle while on a Safari Tour.
•Consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol is strictly not allowed inside the park
•Do not smoke
•Don't use flashlights when clicking animals as their eyes are very sensitive
•Do not litter inside the park
•Carry sufficient warm clothings with yourself during the winters the temperature in the evening and early morning may drop below freezing.
•Do not feed animals

There are plenty of Safari resorts in Corbett that will help you through the rules and regulations of the arena. Any tiger camp resort in the area will help you through a Safari package of your choice. These resorts also have a list of do’s and don’ts that one can refer to besides the ones listed above. Following these rules will help you enjoy the wildlife without having to disturb the natural habitat of The Jim Corbett National Park.

Connectivity of Jim Corbett National Park

Jim's Jungle Retreat

Jim Corbett national park, one of India’s famous national parks, is home to distinctive endangered species of flora and fauna. A tourist favorite destination, Jim Corbett is located approximately 260 kms from the capital, Delhi. Ramnagar, a small town near Corbett National Park forms for its headquarters. The city is well connected by rail and roads to major cities of India namely Bareily, Moradabad, Delhi and Nainital.

One planning to set themselves on an adventurous journey to the wildlife needs to first opt for the choice of transportation medium i.e. either by road or by rail.

Jim Corbett by Road:
With a well-connected road network, the small city of Ramnagar is approachable through travel option of Uttarakhand state government buses that leave in short intervals of time from Moradabad, Delhi, Haldwani and takes you directly to Ramnagar. The drive of 15 kms takes duration of five and a half hours. The designated approach routes are:

•Delhi-Gajrola-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar: (240 km approx)
•Bareilly-Kichha-Haldwani-Ramnagar: (160 km approx)

Jim Corbett by Road:
The city of Ramnagar has a railway station as the only closest railway station to Jim Corbett National Park. There is a direct train from Ramnagar to Delhi. Alternatively, one can even reach Haldwani/Kashipur/Kathgodam and travel to Ramnagar via road. There is an easy availability of taxis from these stations.

For accommodation, Jim Corbett hosts bests of tiger resorts in India. Not only the outskirts of the park but there are a lot of jungle Corbett resorts in Ramnagar that offer facilities fit as per tourist requirements.