Corbett National Park
BKS & DKS invites you to explore and enjoy your journey inside the park. Situated in the Nainital District of Uttaranchal state, the Corbett National Park acts as a protected area for the Royal Bengal tigers in India. The oldest national park in India, Jim Corbett offers tours packages for nature and wildlife lovers to spend their holidays in the middle of thick forests and in vicinity of wildlife. The tour includes complete view of Corbett National Park and has a close look on different species of plants and migratory birds that are easily spotted. The best season to visit Jim Corbett Park is during winters from November to February and summers from March to June. Corbett remains closed for public view between June 16 and November 14, when the monsoons flood the river beds and cut the fragile road links.
Wildlife Attractions –
Corbett National Park is a heaven for Tigers as well as its prey, which include four kinds of Deer, Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. Leopards are mostly found in the hilly areas of the park. Some nocturnal cats found here are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Sloth Bear is found in the lower regions of the park while the Himalayan Black Bear is seen in the higher hills only. The Dole or Wild Dog, though they can be seen in the southern areas of the park along with the Jackal. Elephants are among one of the main attractions of Jim Corbett Park. Along the Ramganga River shores, one can spot the long-snouted, fish-eating Gharial Crocodile and the ‘Mugger’ Crocodile. Some of the smaller residents of the park are Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare and Porcupine.
Other Attractions in Corbett
- Ramnagar
- Jeep Safari in Corbett
- Wildlife viewing
How to get there
Air: Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport.
Rail: Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts, change at Moradabad.
Road: Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport Corporation run a semi deluxe service and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.
Ranthambhore National Park
Ranthambhore National Park is situated between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges in the eastern part of Rajasthan and at a 3 hour drive from Jaipur. The park had served as the hunting ground of Maharajas of Jaipur for their leisure purposes. The lovers of wild-life come to the park to relish a range of natural rivers and man-made lakes. The park has been rated as one of the best tiger reserves in India, and even silver screen has depicted the park and its life many times.
Visitors here can get to see tigers even during the day, and avail a rare sight to click the best tigers of India. The tigers in relaxing moments form a sight to savour for long life. Thick deciduous forests and rugged terrain make a way for vast array of wildlife species. Besides tigers, you can also get to see some of the most assorted compilation of wildlife species in India.
Wildlife Attractions
The park houses more than 300 species of birds. The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory birds, which come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds. Migratory birds at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc.
Other Travel Attractions
- Bharatpur Government Museum
- Bharatpur Palace
- Lohagarh Fort
- Deeg Palace
How to get there
Air: The nearest airport is in Agra, which is 56-kms from Bharatpur.
Rail: The Bharatpur railway station is 6-kms from the park and has well- connected regular rail services with all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Agra.
Road: An excellent network of roadway services connects Bharatpur to all the major cities of the Rajasthan and its neighbouring states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Bharatpur is well connected by road from Agra (56-kms, 5 hours), Delhi (176-kms, 5 hours) and Jaipur (176-kms, 6 hours), all of which have airport facilities too.
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