Friday, September 16, 2011

Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest and one of the largest national parks in India. Situated along the Ramganga River at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, the park serves as a protected area for the endangered Bengal Tiger of India. The Jim Corbett National Park is a haven for the adventure enthusiasts and wildlife adventure lovers. It is the first national park in India which comprises 520.8 km area of riverine belts, hills, marshy depressions, large lake and grass lands. It can be explored by jeep safari, as well as on elephant back which is a thrilling experience of its kind. There are over 488 different species of plants and 585 species of resident and migratory birds in the park including eagle, blossom-headed parakeet and red junglefowl. Bengal tigers cannot be easily found due to abundance of camouflage in the reserve.

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