The Jim Corbett is a an oldest national park established with the aim to preserve the Royal Tigers located in the Himalayan mountains, and is known for its wide variety of flora and fauna. This forest reserve is an abode to a large number of tiger species. It probably has more number of tigers than any other park in the whole India. The sanctuary was founded back in 1936. The forest was named after the famous hunter turned natural conversationalist, Sir James Edward Corbett. He also served as a hunter of man-eating tigers and was often called upon to tackle with the beasts. However, over time, by staying in different states of the country and after being in battle with hundreds of tigers, he eventually concluded that not every tiger is a man-eating beast.
Kosi River – Kosi River is located towards the eastern Jim Corbett Park. It is extended to a length of more than 160 meters and is also serving as a refreshing source of water for wild animals. It is a beautiful spot where you spend an evening with your beloved, friends, or family, as the sunsets here are known for sending the tourists in its amazement.
Durga Mandir Temple – This is a temple devoted to Goddess Durga, and is available from ancient times. If you see the internal architecture, the temple is some sort of an archaeological voyage. Since it is in the middle of the forest, it is a tourist attraction, and also has a great religious significance for the locals.
Corbett Falls – Corbett Falls welcomes you with its fulsome falls coming straight from the sky. The beautiful place with refreshing water source is an attraction for tourists that visit here to spend some quality time with loved ones. It also kind of a picnic spot for people, but it is important to remember that you do not disrupt the beauty here by throwing garbage on your way back. The area around has a good parking area. There will be no issues if you visit the falls personally.
Jeep Safari – One of the most elevating experiences in Jim Corbett will be the jeep safari into the woods. The safari vehicle carries you around the habitats of the animals. This is something that brings you very close to nature and around it. The visuals of seeing wildlife live are mesmerizing. You would thoroughly enjoy seeing hundreds of species of birds, faunas, and floras. Witnessing the wildlife personally is the crux of the tour to Jim Corbett National Park.
Corbett Museum – The Corbett Museum has many historical souvenirs and contains important documentation regarding the area. This place used to be the house of Jim Corbett where he lived with his sister and was turned into a museum in the remembrance of his services for the local wildlife. This is a must-visit place that you need to add to your bucket list to understand the importance of the land.
River rafting – The best time to enjoy river rafting in Jim Corbett Park is during the early morning so that the time for experience is not limited. The ride into the stream of water carries the vast river’s life along side.
Bird Watching – If you are a professional photographer and very passionate about seeing birds and butterflies; you would surely love exploring those different species while being in the jungle of Jim Corbett. The Corbett National Park is nothing less than a heaven for wildlife photographers.
Nature Walk – If you want to feel connected with the nature and want to experience its beautiful and soothing warmth, nothing can be better than a refreshing nature walk in the early morning. The walk will surely give you goosebumps once you are able to establish a connection with Mother Nature.
Other than Durga Devi Temple, there are many other temples; you can visit around the Corbett National Park that includes Sitabani Temple, Garjiya Mata temple, and others. You can enjoy safari in any of the five safari zones after taking permission and booking with the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The buffer zone Sitabani do not require permission from CTR. Thus, plan your next trip to Corbett and let us know so that we can help you book your stay in our finest Corbett Resort.