Location:
Visiting Season: 15th November to 15th June
Altitude: 385-1100 m above mean sea level
Annual rainfall: 1400-2800 mm.
Temperature range: 4°C in winter to 42°C during summer.
The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological
characteristics. An ecotourism destination, it contains 488 different species
of plants and a diverse variety of fauna. The increase in tourist activities, among
other problems, continues to present a serious challenge to the park's
ecological balance.
Dense moist deciduous forest mainly consists of sal, haldu,
pipal, rohini and mango trees. Forest covers almost 73% of the park, 10% of the
area consists of grasslands. It houses around 110 tree species, 50 species of
mammals, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
Information for visitors
Corbett attracts more
than 70,000 tourists every yearCorbett has been a haunt for tourists and
wildlife lovers for a long time. Tourism is allowed in selected areas of
Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid
landscape and the diverse wildlife living here.
In recent years the number of people coming here has
increased dramatically. Presently, every season more than 70,000 visitors come
to the park from India and abroad.
When to Visit
Corbett remains open to tourists from 15th November to 15th
June. The main reason for closure of the Park during the rest of the year is
that during the monsoons most of the roads get washed away. Repair work starts
after the rains end and it is only by November that roads are back in motorable
condition.
Getting there
The town of Ramnagar forms the headquarters of Corbett Tiger
Reserve. It is well connected to important places by road and rail.
By Road: Ramnagar is connected by road to Delhi, Moradabad,
Bareilly and Naintial. State transport buses ply regularly from Delhi,
Moradabad, Haldwani to Ramnagar. The approach routes are:
Delhi-Gajrola-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar (240 km)
Bareilly-Kichha-Haldwani-Ramnagar (160 km)
By Rail: A direct train to Ramnagar runs from New Delhi.
Alternatively, one can come upto Haldwani/Kashipur/Kathgodam and come to Ramnagar
by road.
Tourism zones
For the convenience of visitors and streamlining tourism
management Corbett Tiger Reserve has been divided into five mutually exclusive
tourism zones, each having separate gate for entry.
Facilities for visitors at corbett
Food and Canteen
Canteens are located at Dhikala, Gairal and Bijrani.
However, at other places where this facility is not available cooking utensils
and crockery are have been provided for visitors to carry their rations and
cook their own their own meals. Consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol
is strictly prohibited inside the park.
Interpretive Facilities and Services Elephant rides offer a
unique experience
For the purpose of directing visitors and showing them
around Corbett, trained Nature Guides are available at their service. These
registered guides help tourists spot wildlife and make sure that they do not
lose their way inside the forest. Taking a Nature Guide with each vehicle is
compulsory.
The authorities at Corbett Tiger Reserve have maintained a
Visitor Centre and Museum at Dhangarhi Gate. This complex is equipped with
displays, exhibits and models for the benefit of visitors to orient them and
enable them to understand the history and biodiversity of Corbett. This
facility is accessible to everyone, even if they don’t go inside the park, and
remains open throughout the year.
Elephant rides are offered at Dhikala, Khinanauli, Bijrani,
Gairal and Jhirna during mornings and evening so that tourists can get a closer
view of the jungle, its wildlife, and landscape.
Wildlife watchtower
in the forest
There are watchtowers at Dhikala, Phulai and Jhirna, and
several machans near Dhikala, Bijrani and kothirauKothirau to facilitate the
viewing of wildlife.
During evenings the lodgers at Dhikala and Bijrani can enjoy
films on wildlife that are screened to provide an educative entertainment to
visitors.
Dhikala also has a well-stocked library, which has a fine
collection of books concerning wildlife and general topics.
TARIFF (in Indian Rupees)
Indian Foreigner
1. Entry fee
Per person for first
three days, two night 200/- 1000/-
Per additional day
100/- 450/-
Day Visit Entry fee for Bijrani, Sonanadi,
Jhirna and Doumunda
100/- 450/-
(per person/per trip
for 4 hours)
2. Vehicle fee (for night stay)
Heavy vehicles 1500/-
1500/-
Light vehicles (Car,
Jeep) 500/- 1500/-
Mini bus 800/- 800/-
Day Visit Private
Vehicle (Bijrani, Sonanadi, Jhirna and Doumunda)
Light Vehicle (Car,
Jeep, Gypsy)
Per Trip (for four
hours) 250/- 500/-
3. Photography
Camera Fee
a. Fixed camera (non
commercial) No Fee No Fee
b. Movie camera/Video
(non commercial) No Fee No Fee
c. Movie camera/Video
(Commercial) 500/- 1500/-
Filming Fee (per day)
a. Feature film
100000/- 200000/-
b. Documentory film
10000/- 30000/-
Security money per film
a. Feature film
100000/- 200000/-
b. Documentory film
50,000/- 100000/-
4. Elephant Ride
Per person (for two
hours) 300/- 1000/-
5. Museum
Dhangarhi Museum /
Visitor centre 10/- 50/-
Jim Corbett Museum
Kaladungi 10/- 50/-
6. Accomodation (Rates per room per night)
At Dhikala
a. Old Forest Rest
House (Room No. 1 & 2) 2500/- 5000/-
b. Old Forest Rest
House (Room No. 3, 4 & 5) 1500/- 3000/-
c. Cabin No. 1. ABC,
3ABC and 4ABC 1250/- 2500/-
d. New FRH 1250/-
2500/-
e. Annexe 1, 2, 3, 4
& 6 1250/- 2500/-
f. Annexe 5 & 7
1000/- 2000/-
g. Tourist hutments 1
to 6 1250/- 2500/-
h. Log hut (24
berths) per berth 200/- 400/-
i. Dormitary Sarpduli,
Gairal, Halduparao
Lohachaur &
Bijrani 250/- 500/-
Khinnanauli 500
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