Corbett Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination Corbett

Places to visit in the city Corbett

FLORA AND FAUNA - Corbett

Dhikala, at the heart of core area, is the centre of all tourist activities in Corbett. The varied topography of this region with islands of sheesham and sal trees, thickly foliated, and the green pastures carrying long grasses is just amazing. This habitat abounds with wildlife of enchanting beauty including 50 mammals, 25 reptiles, and 577 bird species. The Ramganga River teems with mugger, gharial, mahseer. Also flocks of cormorants visit this region during winters

. Tigers, the largest cats in the world, are the main attraction here but they are not the only cats in this jungle. There are also leopards, jungle cats, and fishing cats that have made their own empire here. Other wild animals that might encounter you during the course of your safari are sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, dhole, jackal, yellow-throated marten, Himalayan palm civet, Indian grey mongoose, common otter, porcupine, and black-naped hare

. Deer have been represented by four species, namely, barking deer, para, kakkar, and the well-known spotted-deer chital. There is one representative of the goat antelopes also, which are locally known as the ghoral

. Elephant safaris are the best way to move around, more as they can take you to any part of the park. Jeep safaris are another good option if you want to have a quick visit in the park.

NATURE WALKING - Corbett

There are invaluable experiences for adventurous and serious-minded wildlife buffs, photographers and anglers in Corbett National Park. Walking in some areas is permitted, but only when accompanied by a guide as direct encounters with the big cat is not an unusual event in this part of the world

. Bird watching should be a favourite pastime as there are 580 species of birds, most of them of the migrant variety, which arrive here in winter. Some of the species that are quite regular are graylag, bareheaded goose, duck, grepe, snipe, sandpiper, gull and wagtail. The resident species include egrets, herons, the black-necked stork, darters, cormorants, and the spur-winged lapwings

. For the daredevils, the park also has several reptile species with fish-eating, long-nosed crocodiles, a few species of turtles and tortoises, the Indian python, viper, cobra, krait and king cobra inhabiting the park.