Corbett National Park Travel Guide | Places to Visit in Corbett

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Corbett National Park or Jim Corbett National Park is a tiger reserve located in the Kumoan region Uttarakhand. It is one of the biggest and oldest national park of India established in the year 1936 named as Hailey National Park.  The National Park was made to protection of Bengal Tigers and named after the British Hunter Jim Corbett.

The Corbett Park comes under Pauri Garhwal and Nainital District of India. It contains the different species of plants and variety of Fauna around more than 500 species. This place becomes one of the best tourist spots in Uttarakhand.

Corbett National Park Travel Information

You can enjoy the Jungle Safari, Elephant Safari and other adventure in the Corbett National Park.  The Park covers area of 520 Sq. Km with different dense forest, rivers, foothills and more.

So here we are sharing a Corbett National Park Travel Guide and places to visit in Corbett because if you are planning to visit Corbett then you should know the details of this place before visiting.

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Top Places to Visit in Corbett

Bijrani Jeep Safari

Located near the Ramnagar Railway Station, you can do Jeep Safari in this Bijrani Zone of the Corbett Park.  It’s now become a famous tourist spot to spend your holidays in the Jungle. It is known for dense and deep forest, grass landscapes and wildlife. The Opening hours of Brijani Zone is 7am to 10am and 2pm to 5:30pm during these hours you can do Jungle Safari here.

Corbett Museum

Corbett Museum was the residence of former British Hunter Jim Corbett after whom the Park named was. So you can visit this place and see the many amazing things at Museum. It is located around 30 Km from the Corbett City.

The time to visit Corbett museum is morning 8 to evening 5pm and the entry fees is 10 rupees for Indian and 50 Rupees for Foreign nationals.

Garjiya Devi Temple

Garjiya Devi temple is one of the pilgrimage of Hindu religion you can pay tribute at this temple while visit the Corbett National Park. It is also one of the best places to visit in Corbett. You can visit the temple throughout the day because it’s open for tourists and devotees. You can also see the river near the temple and do some photography here.

Corbett Falls

Corbett Water falls is one of the top places to visit in Corbett National Park. It forms 60 feet above and you can see the amazing views of the falls from down. It is good picnic spot and you can enjoy the bath here. The parking areas and local café available nearby so no need do worry while here. You can do some nature photography here and enjoy the day.

Kalagarh Dam

It is hydro project near the Corbett National park and worth visit. The dam was constructed in the year 1962 and you can visit here while your trip to Corbett and see the old architect here.

Jhirna Jeep Safari

Jhirna Jeep Safari is located 15 Km from Ramnagar in the Corbett National park. You can enjoy the amazing wildlife and so Jungle Safari here. You need to show permit while entering in this zone at Dhela. This place is also known for beautiful nature and landscapes.  You can also do advance reservation of Jungle safari here from the Corbett official website and get the permission to visit here.

Dhikala Jeep Safari

Dhikala is village located 20 Km from Ramnagar known for Jeep Safari and Elephant safari in the wildlife. You can enter here and start to Jungle Safari to do some adventure in your holidays as well as elephant safari is good idea for this place. Kids love this place and you can plan you trip with must adding this place to your list.

Durga Devi Jeep Safari

Durga Devi zone is located approx. 30 Km from Ramnagar and then you can take local conveyance to reach here and start your Jeep and Elephant Safari to the wildlife. This is a hill safari so prepare yourself accordingly also birdwatching is one of the best things to do here.

Sitabani

Sitabani is managed by Archeological Survey of India and not fully part of the Corbett National Park. It is a reserve area for different species of Birds, Bengal tiger and other wild animals. You can enjoy the Safari here and visit the forest.  It is located 25 Km from Ramnagar in the foot of the mighty Himalayas.

Hanuman Dham

Hanuman Dham is located at the distance of 8 Km from Ramnagar and great place to visit in Corbett.  It is temple dedicated to lord Hanuman. You can pay tribute here and take blessing of Lord Hanuman. The surrounding of this temple is also good and you can do some photography here.

Things to do in Corbett National Park

  1. Jungle Safari

Jungle Safari is one of the main attractions of Corbett National park and also for what the National park is known for. So you can plan a trip to Corbett National park and enjoy the Jungle Safari here.

  1. Trekking

Trek to the dense forest but also keep yourself safe because it’s a Tiger reserve area.

  1. Elephant Safari

It is also one of the best things to do in Corbett. You can enjoy the elephant safari here and kids will also love this.

  1. Temples Darshan

Visit the Garjiya Devi Temple of the Shaktipeeth and Hanuman Temple in the Corbett National Park

Best Time to Visit Corbett National Park

You can visit the Corbett National Park throughout the year but during Monsoon due to heavy rain fall the jungle safari closed because of full water river in the Park. So avoid during monsoon else you can visit the Corbett National Park.

The best time we can say is April to June and Sept and Oct.

How to Reach Corbett National Park

By Air:- The Nearest Airport to Corbett National is Pantnagar Airport located at the distance of 83 Km but there are not so many regular flights from Delhi or other place. So it’s better to take trains or cab.

By Rail:- The nearest Railway Station is Ramnagar Railway Station which is located near the Corbett National park areas. So it is one of the best and cheap options to reach Corbett. Ramnagar Railway Station is connected with Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi Railway Stations.

By Road: – Well, Corbett is well connected with Roads transport and you can easily drive here because it’s not hill area.  As well as there are public transport buses available from Delhi and Haridwar to Reach Corbett.

So this is the little travel guide of Corbett National park and the details of the places to visit in Corbett National Park you should know while making a trip to this place. Book a trip to Corbett National Park with Gokeys Haridwar and grab the best deals at fingertips.

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