Jim Corbett Uttarakhand

What is Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett is a national park that is named after a renowned naturalist and a Photographer, Jim Corbett. This National Park was set up in 1936 and got its current name Jim Corbett in the year 1957. This National Park was set up to save the rare species of tigers. This spot resembles a Paradise to bird watchers and wildlife photographers or admirers as it is having a colossal assortment of greenery and various types of transitory birds and creatures. This National Park is spread in a territory of around 521 square kilometers and it is the best spot to observe Wild hog, Nilgai, Gharial, Tigers, Chital, Elephants, Sambar Deer, Flying Fox, Muntjac, and Indian Pangolin.

What are the different zones in Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett National park is mainly divided into five different zones such as:

• Bijrani Zone: In this zone of Jim Corbett National Park, you can spot different species of birds and various types of flora.
• Dhikala Zone: Dhikala zone is the largest zone of Jim Corbett National Park where one can spot deers and can witness the magnification beauty of nature.
• Jhirna Zone: The Jhirna zone of Jim Corbett National Park has different types of accommodation facilities that can be easily assessed by tourists.
• Dhela Zone: The Dhela zone of Jim Corbett National Park has wildly dense forests with different types of wildlife species.
• Durga Devi Zone: Durga Devi zone of Jim Corbett National Park is mainly visited by wildlife lovers and birdwatchers as this one is having various species of birds. Also, tourists can enjoy fishing in this zone as it is having a diverse species of fishes.

What activities can be done here?

There are various types of adventurous and fun activities that can be enjoyed in Jim Corbett National Park. Here you can enjoy jungle safariwhich mainly contains Three Types of safaris such as Jeep Safari, canter Safari and elephant safari. This place is an ideal spot for wildlife lovers and photographers as there is a huge variety of flora and fauna that can be captured in the digital camera and can be kept as memories forever. Bird watching is also an interesting activity that is enjoyed in Jim Corbett Touras it is having more than 500 species of bird. One can also enjoy fishing in the Ramganga river and can also experience the thrilling activity of river rafting with the Adventure of grade  I and II rapids.

What is the best time to explore

The best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park is during the winter months from the month of November till late February month. During this time period, the weather remains pleasant and you can access various zones and witness the beauty of this National Park. Jim Corbett National Park is also one of the prime weekend destinations for the nearby States and mainly remains fully occupied during the weekend time period.

Important points to remember while visiting Jim Corbett

Here are a few most important points that are needed to be kept in mind while visiting Jim Corbett National Park:

• You need to have a valid permit to enter the park. You can only enter a particular zone for which you are having a valid permit.
• You can't take your private vehicle inside the national park and also you are not allowed to walk or track in the National Park.
• You need to carry a valid ID proof along with you as it can be asked at any point in time.
• You can not scream or shout if you come across any animal.
• You can't take any flammable item along with you in the National Park.
• You can't play music as the animals are living in a natural habitat and it is unethical to disturb the peace of this place.
• Try not to take small kids or children below 10 years to this National Park as you can't get off the Jeep again and again while on Safari.
• If you're traveling to this National Park during the winter months then make sure you carry your woolens along with you.
• It is advisable not to wear bright color clothes as it irritates the animals.