Jim Corbett National Park — established in 1936, renamed after the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist — is India's oldest national park and one of its most diverse. The Ramganga river, Himalayan foothills, and 520 sq km of forest make for a rich ecosystem.
The heart of the park — grasslands along the Ramganga river. Best for tigers, elephants, and large herbivores. Accessible only with minimum 2-night stay at Dhikala Forest Rest House. The authentic Corbett experience. Book at uttarakhandforest.gov.in — books out fast, plan 90 days ahead.
Most popular day safari zone. Mix of sal forest and grassland. Good tiger sightings. Day visitors enter from Amdanda gate.
Open year-round — the only zone accessible during monsoon. Good for sloth bears and leopards.
Outside core reserve — no permit required. Good for day visits, birding, elephant sightings.
Online: corbettonline.uk.gov.in. Core zone permits open 90 days ahead at midnight. 6 jeeps per zone per session. Cost: ~₹5,500 per jeep (permit + vehicle + naturalist).
Nearest station: Ramnagar — direct trains from Delhi (5-6 hours, Corbett Park Link Express). By road from Delhi: 260 km, 5-6 hours.
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