Located in the district of Nainital, Corbett National Park is a perfect place for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. It is a wonderful place in India considered as a hub of excitement and thrill. The whole extent of the park is divided into four different zones called Bijrani, Dhikala, Jhirna, and Durgadevi zones. Spread over an area of 520 square kilometres, the park is a complete package for wildlife buffs. However, tourism is only allowed in the earmarked areas of the Corbett Tiger Reserve to maximize the chances of viewing its splendid landscape and the diverse wildlife living in the park.
The recent trend of the tourist visit that has been marked by the park authority indicates a dynamic increase in the number of visitors coming every year. More than 70,000 visitors come to the park during peak season from different parts of the country and abroad. Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers prefer this oldest national park over the other popular national parks in India such as Ranthambore National Park, Kanha National Park, Kaziranga National Park, and many others located in different regions of India. The Popularity of Corbett national park is due to the presence of the Royal Bengal Tigers in abundance and the captivating landscape for the delight of nature lovers.
The Months of November to June are the perfect months to visit Corbett National Park as the park remains open for tourists during these months only. The Park remains closed as the monsoon season approaches. The main reason for the closure of the park during the rest of year is that the roads inside the park get washed away due to rain. The repair work starts after the monsoon and ends only by November till the roads are back again in motorable condition.
The Jim Corbett National Park is situated at an approximate distance of 260 Km. from the NCT Delhi. The small town near Corbett is Ramnagar which forms the headquarters of CTR. The city is well connected by road or rail with major cities of India like Moradabad, Nainital, Bareilly, and Delhi.
By Road : The Small city of Ramnagar has a very good road network that connects the different cities of India. Uttarakhand state government buses ply at a short interval of time from Delhi, Moradabad, and Haldwani which directly reaches Ramnagar. Corbett is only 15 Kms. from Ramnagar town. The surface drive from Delhi to Corbett takes approximately five and a half hours. The Designated approach routes are Delhi-Gajrola-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar: (240 km).
Bareilly-Kichha-Haldwani-Ramnagar: By Rail (160 km); Ramnagar is the only nearest railway station to Jim Corbett National Park. A direct train to Ramnagar runs from Delhi. Alternatively, one can reach Haldwani/Kashipur/Kathgodam and come to Ramnagar by road. Taxis are also easily available from these stations.
For the convenience of visitors and to streamline tourism management Corbett Tiger Reserve has been divided into eight mutually exclusive tourism zones, each having a separate gate for entry.
