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Jim Corbett National Park
 
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The climate in Corbett National Park, home to many rare species of Indian Wildlife, consists of three distinct seasons: cold (November to February), hot (March to mid-June) and rainy (mid-June to October). Mean monthly maximum temperatures range from 26*C in January to 44*C in June, and minimum temperatures from 2*C in January to 21*C in August. Conditions are humid throughout the year, relative humidity rising to 98% in the monsoon and seldom falling below 57% even in the driest period (November). A wind locally known as 'dadu' blows down the valley from about 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., lowering the night temperature.

 
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The Jim Corbett National Park has become the most sought after tour destination of India. It is estimated that almost 70,000 tourists visit here to experience the sheer and thrill of being in the dense forest and get a glimpse of innumerable species of animals and birds.

Apart from nature's gift, it also offers a wide range of thrilling adventurous activities to add the excitement factor in your trip. Situated in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand the park is a protected area for the Bengal tigers.Some areas of the park were formerly part of the princely state of Tehri Garhwal.The forests were cleared to make the area less vulnerable to Rohilla invaders. The Raja of Tehri formally ceded a part of his princely state to the East India Company in return for their assistance in ousting the Gurkhas from his domain.

The British administration considered the possibility of creating a game reserve there in 1907 and established a reserve area known as Hailey National Park covering 323.75 km2 (125.00 sq mi) in 1936. The preserve was renamed in 1954¨C55 as Ramganga National Park and was again renamed in 1955¨C56 as Corbett National Park. The voyage takes one to the exotic landscape and gives you an opportunity to experience a wide variety of flora and fauna. Corbett boasts of 50 mammals, 580 variety of birds, 110 species of trees, and 33 species of wild cats. On the top of that It takes pride in housing some rare species of tiger. So get set for an open jeep safari or an Elephant safari to capture some rare moments in your life.

You can also enjoy beautiful sound of birds at the Corbett. There are over 500 birds here and almost double the number migrate to the Jungles of Corbett every year. Jim Corbett national park is a paradise for bird watchers.

 
Location Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
Nearest Rail Head Ramnagar
Nearest Airport Phoolbagh in Pantnagar
Area 1380 sq. km (Combining Core and buffer forest)
Vegetation Moist deciduous, Tropical dry deciduous, Subtropical Conifers
Established 1936
Major Wildlife Attractions Royal Bengal Tigers, Chital, Leopards, Crocodiles, Sambhar deer, Elephants
Best Time to visit November to June
 
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