Corbet National Park
The magnificent park
established way back in 1936, is one of the
best known sanctuaries of India.
It is named after Jim Corbett, the famous hunter author and conservator. The
park covers a large forested area of over
520 sq. kms., comprising of foot hills of Shivalik
ranges and the Patlidun
Valley with swiftly flowing river
Ramganga. The varied topography thus provides home to rich
and diverse wildlife. The dense jungles
of the park are famous for the tigers of Kumaon. It is also a haven for the
panther, wild boar, sloth bear, elephant, deer, python, cobra, crocodile and
gharial etc. The river Ramganga is full of mahseer, trout and goonch fishes.
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