The journey from Delhi to Corbett offers you excellent views of the almost flat, fertile and densely populates Ganga ? Yamuna doab. One of the rich agricultural regions of North India merges naturally into dense forests. Watch out, you are in the tiger country! But then Corbett National Park is not just a tiger country, it is also one of the best preserved parks in India. The Corbett National Park is a delight. Trees, birds and wild animals, walking around without fear? Nature is at her best here!

How to Reach
Air
Phoolbagh (Pantnagar) at a distance of 50 km is the nearest domestic airport. Delhi at a distance of 300 km is the nearest international airport.

Rail
Ramnagar 12 km away is the nearest railway station connected to Lucknow and Kathgodam by train. From here you can board bus to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts of India, change at Moradabad.

Road
Dhikala, the main entry to the park, is 300 km from Delhi, 145 km from Lucknow and 51 km from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly?Kichha?Rudrapur?Doraha?Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112 km north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport Corporation runs a semi-deluxe service, and most of the alternatives are pretty basic.

What to see
Besides tigers, elephants are numerous and move around in herds. There are four varieties of deer in the park, and spotted and hog deer can be seen moving about near the river and in the grasslands. Some common species spotted in park include gaur, sambar, chital, wild dog, sloth bear, partridge, pheasant, and jungle fowl. Some nocturnal cats found here are the leopard, jungle cat and fishing cat. Sloth bear is found in the lower regions of the park while the Himalayan black bear is seen in the higher hills only. Some of the smaller residents of the park are Himalayan palm civet, Indian gray mongoose, otter, blacknaped hare and porcupine. With over 580 species of birds, Corbett is also haven for bird watchers. In the Ramganga River that flows through the park, one can spot the gharial (fish-eating crocodile) and marsh crocodile.

Adventure Freaks
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.