{"id":4341,"date":"2014-06-20T11:22:24","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T05:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=4341"},"modified":"2021-05-31T10:55:04","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T05:25:04","slug":"jim-corbett-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/jim-corbett-national-park.html","title":{"rendered":"Into the Wild | Jim Corbett National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jim1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4342 size-full\" title=\"Jim Corbett National Park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jim1.jpg\" alt=\"Jim Corbett National Park\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jim1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/jim1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With its constantly changing terrains and climates, India has some of the world\u2019s richest biodiversity. The combination of geographical and biological diversity makes the country a nature lover\u2019s delight. For both a first-time adventurer and a seasoned wilderness lover, the Jim Corbett National Park, located in Uttarakhand\u2019s Nainital district, is an important destination to explore. Due to its location (between the Himalayas), and the various habitats of the&nbsp;<em>terai<\/em> region, Corbett is home to many species of birds, plants and animals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/jim-corbett-national-park.html\/#History_of_the_Jim_Corbett_National_Park\" >History of the Jim Corbett National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/jim-corbett-national-park.html\/#But_do_you_get_to_see_the_tigers\" >But do you get to see the tigers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/jim-corbett-national-park.html\/#Aquatic_wildlife\" >Aquatic wildlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/jim-corbett-national-park.html\/#How_to_enjoy_the_experience\" >How to enjoy the experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_Jim_Corbett_National_Park\"><\/span><strong>History of the Jim Corbett National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s oldest national park (established in 1936), Jim Corbett was originally set up as a conservation initiative for the endangered Bengal tiger. It was the first park under India\u2019s Project Tiger program. While Jim Corbett National Park, named after a famous hunter, conservationist and writer, is most renowned for tigers, the Park is also home to a wide variety of elephants and birds. &nbsp;Its location makes it a great destination for birdwatchers, who visit throughout the year to spot a wide variety of our feathered friends. Birds that have made the park its home include rhesus macaques and peacocks. Of course, a population of tigers means that there is an abundant supply of prey, in the form of deer (spotted, hog and barking deer) and monkeys.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_do_you_get_to_see_the_tigers\"><\/span><strong>But do you get to see the tigers<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More often than not, you\u2019ll hear accounts from visitors that they did not spot a tiger. However, people who are not well-versed with nature often don\u2019t understand that the Park is not a zoo, and you need patience, an understanding of the tiger\u2019s movements and most importantly silence to spot a tiger.&nbsp; Wildlife photographers often spend hours in silence, hidden in camouflage, waiting for a tiger to emerge. Nonetheless, the various Tiger Safaris are a great way to venture into nature and spot other wildlife. Trained guides are helpful for helping one read pugmarks, understand the various calls made by the animals and understand the habitat at large.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aquatic_wildlife\"><\/span><strong>Aquatic wildlife<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Park sources its water from the Ramganga River, one of its largest perennial water sources. The Ramganga is home to crocodiles, fish and <em>gharials <\/em>(an endangered species, also known as the fish-eating crocodile). This in turn draws birds, which like to hunt fish, including the rare Pallas\u2019 Fish Eagle and the Tawny Fish-owl, to the Park. More commonly seen hunting on the waters for fish are the kingfishers, storks, and sandpipers. The Ramganga\u2019s winter guests include long-distance migratory travelers like herons, plovers and ducks.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enjoy_the_experience\"><\/span><strong>How to enjoy the experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important thing that you need to worry about here is the accommodation. Read reviews about the various lodges, resorts and cottages in and around the Park before making your bookings. Look for great deals online, and explore seasonal offerings.&nbsp; Additionally, while you may be tempted to take along a laptop, use it only to watch movies. Forget email, Facebook and other online diversions. If you don\u2019t get data connectivity or even a phone signal, don\u2019t fret &#8211; it\u2019s a great way to stay free of the urban life\u2019s distractions for a few days!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its constantly changing terrains and climates, India has some of the world\u2019s richest biodiversity. The combination of geographical and biological diversity makes the country a nature lover\u2019s delight. 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