Tourist places in and around Corbett

The park is a heaven for those wish to seek adventure and thrill. Trekking in the surrounding hills, birding excursions to the Corbett and Nainital forests, and fishing excursions in the Ramganga and Kosi rivers are excting options. River rafting is a real attraction for those who wish to undulate with the river. All leading resorts organise these activities, along with necessary permissions.

Monuments and Museums

Corbett House Jim Corbett's house at Kaladungi is now a museum open to visitors. Jim Corbett Museum A museum at the main entrance of the park (Dhangadi Gate) is worth visiting for information on Jim Corbett, the history of the park, the environment and wildlife.

Wildlife Attractions

Home to the elusive Big Cat, the reserve is still the best place to catch a glimpse of the beast. And even if you miss it, you would still get to see different species of spotted and barking deer, chital, sambar and elephants. The best way to explore the grasslands is on a jeep safari, accompanied by an expert guide. Drive through the thick and quiet jungles, visit the waterholes, discover pug marks and trees scratched by tigers and catch an occasional sight of the sloth bears and other mammals in the jungle. There are also over 600 species of birds and various reptiles. While traversing the depths of the jungle, keep in mind that you should not step out of the jeep, wear loud colours and perfumes and litter the jungles with trash. Of course a must is a good pair of binoculars and your spirit of adventure and thrill

For those looking to connect more deeply, elephants are an alternate mode of exploring the reserve. Bookings for these can be made at the Forest Department. Bird Sightings: Home to over 580 varieties of avifauna, Corbett National Park constitutes as an ornithologist's paradise. The varieties include the Darter, Herons, White-Necked & Black-Necked Storks, the Fishing Eagle, Hornbills, Parakeets, Wire-Tailed Swallows, the Crested Honey Buzzard, Booted Hawk Eagle and the White-Crested Khalij Pheasant. Among the night birds are Spotted Owlet, Fish Owls, Jungle Nightjar, the Franklin's Nightjar, the Stone Curlew and the Great Stone Plover.

Fishing

Angling and fishing is generally allowed in the Ramganga and Kosi Rivers outside the boundaries of the park. Remember to obtain the required permit for this from the Project Tiger office in Ramnagar and if you get lucky you just carry your prize catch - a mahaseer or a catfish!

River Rafting

Rafting enthusiasts visit Corbett during the monsoon, when the park is closed but the Kosi River is overflowing with water. Most resorts also organize rafting activities, as well as river crossing, rappelling and rock climbing.

Kaladhungi Museum

Located 34 km from Ramnagar, Jim Corbett's bungalow is today a museum, showcasing his fine collection of rifle cases, hats, fishing nets, photographs and letters. In the garden of this house are the graves of his two dogs. Also, visit the Corbett Waterfall, which gushes down 20 ft and is located just 3 km away.

Garjiya

Located 14 km from Ramnagar, it derives its name from the Garjiya Devi Temple, situated over a huge rock over the Kosi River. This temple is visited by a huge number of pilgrims, especially on Kartik Purnima night.