Have a look on Beauty and Adventure of Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest national parks of India. It was established in year 1936. It was originally named as Hailey National Park but was renamed in the year 1956 as Jim Corbett in the honour of hunter of man-eating tigers who resided in the Kumaon hill, named Jim Corbett. Jim Corbett was turned into world’s popular wildlife conservationist later on and was also an author of few world famous books.

Jim Corbett National Park is situated at Nainital district of Uttarakhand state of India. It covers the area of around 1318 sq km and the park is well spread over a varied landscape that contains mountains, rivers, grasslands, swamps, marshes and forests. There is variety of flora and fauna.

The park is divided into two areas i.e. buffer and the outer area. There is core area that is innermost area and is untouched by the human population. In the buffer area of park, tourists like to go to spot the animals. The core area is still dense and does not have any human intervention. The area of park which is accessible to the tourists contains dense forests and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.

The park is well dominated by Sal forests which have covered it densely. Also, there are 488 plant species which have been found in Corbett. The fauna has great variety at the park and is plenty in number. The mammals in the park include Bengal Tigers, Elephants, Leopards, Deer, Black Bears, Sloth, Yellow throated Martens, Langurs and Indian Grey Mongoose etc.

There are around 585 species of migratory and resident birds. Few of them are red jungle fowl, crested serpent eagle, blossom headed parakeet etc. Jim Corbett National Park is also a place for 37 species of dragonflies, 7 species of amphibians, 7 species of fishes and 33 species of reptiles.

The Government of India’s great Tiger project was launched in Corbett National Park; the main reason behind it was that this park is a home of endangered species of the Bengal Tiger. A visit to Corbett National Park offers you wide variety of opportunity for exploration and better time to spend in the dense forests, where some of the rare species of animals as well as exotic varieties of birds and insects exist. There are several other things to do in this park such as –

• Elephant Safari-It is one of the most popular things to do in Corbett. It is quite entertaining and exhilarating ride atop an elephant.
  
  
• Jeep Safari- It is more apt for people, who want to explore the forests in little deeper way and are ready for some adventure. Jeep safaris takes the tourists throughout the course made in the forests and you can also spot a tiger, if luck is on your side.
  
  
• Corbett Museum- This museum is totally dedicated to the founder and the eminent figure, named Jim Cornett. It contains some of the man’s weapons, old maps, books and other articles. The museum is well preserved and is an enriching experience in itself.

There are several resorts and guest houses inside as well as surround the park. You can stay at one of the luxury resorts in Corbett  and enjoy the tour of Corbett National park. You can reach Jim Corbett easily via following ways-

• Airport-Pant Nagar is the nearest airport from Ramnagar which is at distance of 80 kilometres.
  
  
• Rail- The nearest railway station is at Ramnagar.

Corbett Park is the amazing blend of high hills, swamps, riverine belts and green meadows that cover an area of total 522 kilometres at the foot hills of great Himalayas and it also make the park a heaven for wildlife adventure fans. The options are huge like rock climbing, rappelling, elephant safaris, fishing and angling to bird watching for the visitors.

One of the best things regarding this park is open jeep safari. You can catch the glimpse of a tigers which are resting in the moist deciduous forest in a bright winter morning. It seems like visitor’s dream comes true.

The park is open all around the year, apart from monsoon season. Corbett is not just about tigers but is also a pathway with mango orchards that lead to a complete different world that contains around 488 various species of plants and 580 bird types.

From The Insanity of Modernity to the Tranquility of the Wilds

The hustle and bustle of the city life has nothing to offer apart from a bank balance that does not make sense. Nope, I do not mean it, of course, the money makes sense, but does it really give the peace of mind and tranquility that you long for? Well, it does not because you have never tried to find it.

You cannot simply go a temple, sit in a corner, closing your eyes to discover the serenity of the soul; believe it, I have tried that and guess what; it is the most disturbing experience because it brings fears, hopes, anxieties, and ambitions as soon as I close my eyes. Then what should we do?

Here is the place, the Jim Corbett national park where you can indulge in some self-forgetting activities. Yeah, the self-forgetfulness sounds more appropriate spiritual conquest rather than the one that propagates discovering the self. I know, these are justphilosophical babbles. Look for hotels in Corbett, and simply take a leap into the wilderness.

The park houses wild beasts like the tigers, the crocodiles, the leopards, the tuskers and also the tender animals like the deer, and the tweeting birds. Are you serious about life? If yes, then this place will not disappoint you because you can indulge in some adventurous activities like watching the wildlife in their natural habitat.

But remain alert and ventures into the woods to demystify the mysteries; maybe self-discovered mysteries, but that does not matter as long as the mind is piercing deep into the nature of the things. So, get an accommodation in Corbett hotels and delve deep into the unknown territories of the jungle.

You can also visit the old museum that houses the timeless knowledge about the park, about the wildlife and their lifestyle if at all we can call it so. Well, do all these sound too adventurous? Are you looking for a more lethargic experience?

Well, no problem! You can just sit alongside the waterfalls near Kaladungi and get immersed in the rhythmic tunes and sprinkling water refreshing your tired spirit.

The hotels in Corbett alongside the Kosi river bank should be an ideal choice because you can take a plunge into the river and rejuvenate your senses that have lost the touch of nature and fallen int the weird habit of getting water from the shower from the well-furnished washrooms. That is okay, but once in a while, it feels beautiful to lose oneself in the immensity of nature.

Some resorts also have great cricket grounds for cricket picnic; I can understand what all you go through in your centralized corporate offices. Looking through the window as you glance to get some motivation to finish your next project, the nauseated feeling of the smoky dust and the not so glamorous street crowds are enough to drive you nuts.

Well, this is time to give our team a motivation of a different flavor, find Corbett hotels that have state of the art cricket ground. Make your team feel privileged by this tour that offers some serious motivation and team building skills.

It is not always wise to carry those regular sessions in the frozen conference rooms, take it out of the claustrophobic zone and give your ideas to fly in the vastness of nature.

What are you thinking? Pack your bags, inform your partner, friends, and colleagues that you have discovered a beautiful place where things can go crazy, wild, yet it can also be beautiful, tranquil and emotionally uplifting.

Do not miss the opportunity to uncover the hidden beauties of the wilderness; it is time to get emotionally and spiritually transported to the home of wild beasts.