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Project Tiger(Jim
Corbett
National Park):
The overage area of the park was
520-sq-kms in 1986, and a proposed extension of
588-sq-kms is under consideration.
Project Tiger,
which was set up with the help of the World Wildlife
Fund, was launched at Dhikala, in the
Corbett
National Park
on
April 1, 1973.
This project was aimed at saving the Indian tiger from
extinction. Over 50 mammals, 580 birds and 25 reptile
species have been listed in the
Corbett National Park.The
insect life is also astounding, noticeably specially
after the monsoons. But undoubtedly, the jewel of the
Corbett is the Indian tiger. It was estimated that in
1984, the tiger population was 90 in this national park.
Corbett
was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa
and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers.
White Tigers, in human and cattle population in the
beginning of the 20th century led to the disturbance of
this balance, and the first man-eaters started
appearing. Soon the numbers of these man-eaters
increased and Kumaon became famous.
The hunter
Jim Corbett
became famous with his leopard shooting exploits in this
region. In his book "Temple
Tiger",
he describes how he killed the Champawat Tiger and the
Panar Leopard, which had hunted 836 human beings in the
first decade of this century. However from 1930s
onwards, the number of tigers fell sharply with the
increase in the number of hunters who belonged to the
Indian royals as well British sportsmen.
The situation deteriorated rapidly
and in 1971, the Indian government banned the killing of
tigers.
Project Tiger
was started and the
Jim
Corbett
National Park
was formed - the name honoring the famous hunter of the
past.
The Wildlife in Corbett
National Park:
Mammals :
The Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Dhole, Jackal,
Yellow Throated Martem, Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian
Grey Mongoose, Common Otter, Porcupine, Clack-taped Hare
are the other attractions of this area. It is possible
to see elephants all over the park too. There are four
species of deer residing over here. These are the
Chital, the well-known Spotted Deer,
Para,
Kakka, and the Barking Deer. The Goat Antelopes are
represented by the Ghoral.
Birding :
There is a lot for the bird watchers in this
park. It has over 580 species of birds. Most of
the water birds are migrant, and arrive in
winters. Some of these are the Greylag,
Bar-headed Goose, Duck, Grepe, Snipe, Sandpiper,
Gull and wagtail. The residents include Darters,
Cormorants, Egrets, Herons, the black-necked
Stork and the spur winged Lapwings.
Reptiles, which are residents
of this area, are the Gharial, the rare Fish
eating, long - nosed Crocodile, and a few
species of Turtles and Tortoises. The Indian
Python, Viper, Cobra, Krait and King Cobra also
inhabit the Corbett National Park.
Fishes: Mahaseer, kalimuchi,
kalabasu, chilwa and goonch. : Mahaseer,
kalimuchi, kalabasu, chilwa and goonch.
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Morning: 07:30 hrs
Evening : 15:00 hrs |
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Places To See
in Corbett :
Dikhala: Dhikala most well
known of the popluar tourist destinations in
Corbett. Dhikala offers an awesome
uninterrupted panoramic view of the valley,
with the Kanda ridge in the backdrop. This
sight appears all the more imposing from the
watchtower near Dhikala. The Tourist Complex
overlooks Dhikala chaur (one of the largest
remaining grasslands of the Park) and Phulai
chaur. A drive through the numerous trails
through chaurs is rewarded with sightings of
wild elephants, chital, hog deer and numerous
grassland bird species and raptors. The old
rest house at Dhikala is a historic structure,
having been built over a hundred years ago.
Corbett Museum: Corbett
Museum at Dhangarhi where you will see the
belonging and life history of Mr. Jim Corbett
still intact at the museum with some of the
animals at corbett national park.
Garjia Temple:
14 kms. from Ramnagar,on the way to Ranikhet,
is a huge rock in the midst of river Kosi.
This place has been named Garjia Devi after
the deity. The temple is visited by thousands
of devotees from different parts of the state.
A large fair is held here on kartik Poornima.
Ramnagar is the last bus terminus, from where
Garjia Devi Temple is 14 kms.
Climate( Jim Corbett
National Park):
As with the rest of the country, there are
three well-defined seasons at the
Corbett National Park. winter from
November to February, summer from March to
June and the rainy season the rest of the
year.
Tarvel info(Corbett
National Park):
By Air:
Phoolbagh, Pantnagar
at a distance of 50 km is the nearest airport.
Delhi at a distance of 300 km is the nearest
international airport.
By Rail: Ramnagar is on the
broad gauge track from where the road
transport options have to be availed to reach
the park.
By Road: Dhikala is 300 km
from Delhi, 145 km from Lucknow and 51 km from
Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans
Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some
7 km beyond Muradabad to the left, marked by a
small board. The route from Lucknow spans
Bareilly. Kichha. Rudrapur. Doraha. Kashipur. |
