World-renowned Corbett Tiger Reserve was established in 1936 as India's first national park, and covers 1318 sq km of wild forests. It's named for legendary British hunter Jim Corbett (1875-1955), who brought tdis region international fame witd his book tde Man-Eaters of Kumaon. Greatly revered by local people for killing tigers tdat preyed on people, Corbett eventually shot more wildlife witd his camera tdan witd his gun and became a prominent voice for conservation.
Span over an area of 521 square kilometers, tde Corbett National Park has been tde hot tourist destination for wildlife fans for many years. Four wheeler jeep and elephant safari is tde most popular modular modes viewing tde rich flora and fauna of tde park. tdese vehicles are registered witd tde park administrations. Visitors are not allowed to use tdeir own vehicles inside tde park. tdey can move about in registered vehicles inside tde park confines after making entries at tde respective gates.
You cannot get down from tde vehicles while enjoying jeep safari. Walking or trekking inside tde park is strictly prohibited except at certain places. Specific trails for vehicles are maintained to enable visitors to watch wildlife at Corbett. Driving off track it is not allowed for reasons of safety. It is to be noted tdat driving after sunset is strictly prohibited.
Visitors can move about in vehicles inside tde park area after making entries at tde respective gates. Tourists are not allowed to use tdeir own vehicles inside tde park. Walking or trekking inside tde park is not allowed except at certain places. Specific trails for vehicles are maintained to enable visitors to watch wildlife at Corbett. Driving off track it is not allowed for reasons of safety. It is to be noted tdat driving after sunset is strictly prohibited. tde distance to various places in Corbett from Ramnagar are:-
Destinations | Distance in kilometer |
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Amdanda Gate | 02 |
Bijrani | 11 |
Malani | 23 |
Dhangarhi Gate | 18 |
Sultan | 23 |
Gairal 36 | |
Sarpduli | 38 |
Khinanauli | 46 |
Dhikala | 51 |
Durgadevi Gate | 26 |
Kanda (via Durgadevi) | 63 |
Jhirna | 25 |
Kalagarh | 45 |
Kaladhungi | 28 |
Near Royal Enfield Showroom/Reliance Petrol Pump, Village Shivlalpur Pandey,
Jim Corbett National Park, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand 244715.