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.

Adventurous Trip into Wildlife of Jim Corbett National Park

Adventurous Trip into Wildlife of Jim Corbett National Park

It was perhaps for the first time that I was sighting Tigers in every safari here.  I booked one of the best holiday resorts in Corbett to enhance my overall experience. Tigers of Jim Corbett National Park are relatively shy compared to the Tigers of other parks. Reason is simple, the terrain. The thick undergrowth, undulating terrain, and the cover of the sal trees is a perfect habitat for the Tigers who camouflage very well here. 

Hence, despite the sightings I was not able to get good photos. But my biggest joy on these safaris was that I was tracking the Tigers and pointing them to my guide and the driver. Irshad has been driving in Corbett for many years now, and he is a very hard working man. The terrain here is not easy to drive unlike the central Indian parks but he works hard and his hard work paid ample dividends. There are best tiger resorts in India that are situated in the place and are of great help in understanding the best spots to witness the brilliance that Jim Corbett truly is.

What is best about doing Safaris in Jim Corbett National Parks in winters?

The fact that the safari timings are practically covering full day except for an hour or two of break during lunch time. From about 6.30am till about 11am, then again from 1pm till about 5.30pm increases possibilities of enjoying the flora and fauna of this park. The golden light is so perfect that you don’t really bother of changing the camera settings too often, and you know that the images will not be burnt out. You can arrange for a Jim Corbett safari by the choice of holiday resort in Corbett where you wouldlike to book your stay.

Grasslands of Corbett are perfect for seeing the birds perched n the tall grass at a good level to shoot. I once got so engrossed in clicking the long tail shrike that we did not know that just 50 metres ahead there was a grand sighting happening of a Tigress with a cub walking the dry river bed. Irshad and Vijay (my guide) kept reminding me that had we not been shooting the bird we would have sighted the Tigress with her cub. I was somehow not perturbed by it at all.

Tigress, and then tried real hard to track her again the rest of the day. The place has the best tiger resorts in India that give insightful information on the tigers of Jim Corbett National Park. We were successful in reaching the spot where we knew was something but not so clear. The monkeys were giving regular alarm calls from a certain grassland across the river. We reached the spot. For sure there was something in, most likely the Tiger but not certain. We waited in the area for a couple of hours. The sun began to go down.

We all started to see our watches every few minutes, as we knew that time on hand was limited. And we will have to leave the spot to get back to the Dhikala Camp before a certain time. The sun was now reflecting in the river. With every passing minute, our heart beat was increasing, and we were hoping that the Tiger would emerge from the grasslands.

With a heavy heart we started back. En route we stopped once again on seeing the Stork Billed Kingfisher. On returning to our hotel rooms we were glad that we chose a perfect holiday resort in Corbett that offered the best of views of the jungle.