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Jim Corbett National Park-the Oldest Wildlife Reserve in India

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Jim Corbett is the oldest national park in India. It was established by the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett as Hailey National Park later the park named Jim Corbett National Park. It is located in beautiful Nainital district of North Indian state of Uttarakhand in vicinity of Kumaon Himalayan hill peaks. It is well known for critically endangered Bengal tiger of India and offers protection and ideal ambiance for their survival and breeding.


The park is boasted by remarkable beauty of nature. Surrounded by the snow capped hill peaks and verdant surroundings it is a wonderful place for nature and adventure lovers. The reserve is a favorite holiday spot for myriad of travelers. Large numbers of vacationers visit wonderful national park every year. The protected area is covered by the variety of plantation. Sal, haldu, pipal, rohini and mango are the most dominating trees inside the reserve. Several beautiful lakes, hill peaks and worth visit natural sites also scattered across the reserve. The whole reserve covers about 520 sq-km of huge expanded area.


About 50 species of animals, more than 500 bird species of birds and 25 species of reptiles are recorded in this reserve. Bengal tigers, leopards, jungle cat, fishing cat barking deer, Himalayan Black bears, Indian Grey Mongoose, otters, yellow-throated martens, Indian pangolins, langur and monkeys can be spotted inside this reserve.


Tourists are not allowed freely walk inside the reserve. Wildlife safaris are officially organized for tourists for excursion of the park. Surrounding of the reserve also offer ample of opportunities for adventure tourism. Snow capped hill peaks and rough terrain are ideal to enjoy adventures trekking in its vicinity.


If you want to explore Wildlife in India,   Jim Corbett National Park is an ideal place for you. The place offer sight seeing of rare collection of flora and fauna and with abundant beauty of nature Medium range to luxury tourist facilities and services are also easily available in its vicinity. You will easily find Jim Corbett Resort   on reasonable cost. Several resorts are located very close to the park and some also inside the protected areas ideal for accommodation. 

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