Water is essential to the floral and faunal species that make up the Jim Corbett National Park. The two rivers that run through Jim Corbett National Park, the River Ramganga (West) and the River Kosi, are essential to the park's remarkable avifaunal richness. For Jim Corbett Park, the Ramganga River and its tributaries, the Palain, Mandal, and Sonanadi, are essential hydrological resources. The Ramganga River rises in the Himalayan Doodhatoli hills and runs southwest through Jim Corbett National Park. It is a tributary of the powerful Ganges. Anglers love the Ramganga River for the fighting fish, known as the "Mighty Mahseer." In Jim Corbett areas of the Ramganga River, one can also spot the critically endangered fish-eating gharial.
Nonetheless, the River Kosi has a closer relationship with visitors to the area because of its proximity to resorts near Ramnagar Jim Corbett. Although the River Kosi does not flow entirely into Jim Corbett Park, it does flow close by and offers a vital source of water to the surrounding wildlife, particularly during the dry season. The optimum times to visit the Jim Corbett National Park for anglers and fishermen are early November through mid-January and then again starting in mid-February to the following four months.
Ramganga
Jim Corbett National Park depends on the Ramganga River; in fact, Corbett Park would not exist without it. The largest of the precious few permanent sources is the Ramganga. The Ramganga River (West) is the main hydrological resource of the Corbett National Park, together with its notable tributaries the Sonanadi, Palain, and Mandal. The Ramganga, a rain-fed river that rises in the lower Himalayas at Gairsain, travels over 100 kilometres before entering Corbett National Park close to Bhikiasen. It travels around 40 kilometres inside Jim Corbett National Park before entering the plains at Kalagarh. Gathering water from the Palain, Mandal, and Sonanadi rivers, it passes through Jim Corbett National Park.
Important aquatic species like mahseer fish, critically endangered gharials, mugger crocodiles, otters, and turtles live in the Ramganga River. Numerous bird species, including terns, storks, fish-eagles, and kingfishers, rely on the Ramganga River. Many migratory bird species visit the Ramganga reservoir in the winter, particularly waterbirds from Europe and Central Asia.
Kosi
Like the Ramganga River, the Kosi River is a perennial stream, and part of its basin is located in Jim Corbett National Park. The Kosi River runs along Jim Corbett National Park's eastern edge. It starts at Mohan, travels via Dhikuli and Ladua, and ends in Ramnagar, a tiny town near Nainital. The Kosi River, which flows from Mohan through Dhikuli and onto Ramnagar, constitutes Jim Corbett National Park's eastern border.
The Kosi River does not really enter Jim Corbett Park, but wild animals do drink from it, especially in dry spells. The finest place to stay on a budget near the Kosi River is Kunkhet Valley Resort. The Kosi River has boulder-filled beds and an unpredictable, frequently changing channel. The Kosi River is well-known for its erratic and destructive monsoon torrents. River Kosi, like the Ramganga River, is home to mahseer and draws migrating birds.
To experience all this beauty choose to stay in one of the best hotels in Jim Corbett National Park near river, Kunkhet Valley Resort. We have a wide variety of options for you to choose from including tents, grand tents, deluxe rooms and others. To know more and make your bookings reach out to us now.
