Jim Corbett National Park History Tourist Guide - Corbett the Baagh Spa & Resort

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Jim Corbett National Park History Tourist Guide -
Corbett the Baagh Spa Resort
The constant need to escape the hustle and bustle
of the city, to go for a vacation in calm and
serene surroundings, cannot be avoided. Tucked in
Uttarakhand is Jim Corbett National Park, the
natural haven on the surface of the Earth.
Nestled between the Shivaliks and the Himalayas,
this place has its charm and is a treasure for
wildlife and nature enthusiasts. The destination
for exhilarating wildlife, jaded greenery, and
grasslands, and innumerable varieties of flora
and fauna, this place makes a spectacular
landscape. It is one of the most visited national
parks in the country, covering over 520 square
kilometers. It is the house of the greatest
number of wild tigers and a plethora of other
species, some of which are endangered.
History of the park Established in 1936, the
park has gone through several name changes,
starting from Hailey National Park to Ramganga
in 1955 to Corbett in 1956. The park was
previously a private property of the Tehri
Garhwal princely state, and the Raja of Tehri
later surrendered a part of the particular region
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to the East India Company to eliminate the
Gurkhas from his domain. In 1860, the tribes of
Boksas, who used to grow crops, were also
eliminated by the British with the introduction
of new rules. In 1868, the process of park
preservation began under the reign of the British
Forest Department, and this prohibited
cultivation activities. Cattle station operations
were also carried out during this period under
the rule of Major Ramsay, a British Officer. In
1879, the forests were categorized into reserve
forests, and later in the early 1900s, several
British officers suggested the construction of a
national park on these grounds. A game reserve,
an idea of the British administration, was built
in 1907. Furthermore, in 1930, the process of
demarcation began under the guidance of a
British-Indian hunter, Jim Corbett, and later in
1936 a reserve park was established named Hailey
National Park. This was Asias first national
park, sprawling over approximately 325 square
kilometers of area. After its development,
strict rules and regulations against killing,
hunting, and capturing of animals and birds were
imposed. During the Second World War, the park
witnessed excessive poaching and timber cutting
however, in 1991, the area was enlisted as a
buffer zone to the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve. Later
in 1974, this park was chosen as the launching
site for a wildlife conservation project called
the Project Tiger. At present, Jim Corbett
National Parks headquarters are situated in
Nainital from where all its activities are
administered. The Jim Corbett National Park in
Uttarakhand is not only rich in wildlife, fauna,
and flora, but also history. Activities to
engage in when visiting Jim Corbett Besides the
wildlife and the lush green areas, there is a lot
for you to enjoy in Jim Corbett National Park.
There are many recreational, adventurous, and
exciting activities for you to enjoy in and
around the National Park. Some of these
enthralling and thrilling activities are, 1.
Jungle Safari One of the most popular activities
that are also an excellent way of exploring the
park is a Jungle Safari. You could choose
between a jeep or a canter safari option and
traverse the wilderness of the park. Earlier,
elephant safari was also an option, but that has
been banned recently. Five zones are segregated
according to the safari, namely, A. Bijrani zone
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• Dhikala zone
• Durgadevi zone
• Jhirna zone
• Dhela zone
• 2. River Rafting
• This exciting water sport is a must-have
  experience when visiting Jim Corbett. One can
  enjoy this activity in the River Kosi that
  offers just the spine-tingling, sensational
  feeling. The best time to enjoy river rafting is
  from July to September, during the monsoon
  season. However, in case of heavy downpour, it
  is unavailable as it becomes risky during such
  times.

• Bird Watching
• The mega-reserves of Jim Corbett are the habitat
  to a variety of species of birds as well. The
  travelers can find regional to exotic and migrant
  birds chirping all around the park. These species
  can be well observed around the time of November
  and December.
• Camping
• The bliss of relaxing under the sky in the woods,
  and camping in nature is a feeling of content and
  warmth from within. This experience is worth it
  and makes you feel closer to nature. You get the
  option of a permanent camp that is in the form of
  a cottage across the parks periphery and
  temporary in the Sitabani forest to choose from.

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5. Adventure Activities Mountain biking is a
sport to relish, and a biking tour can help you
explore the area. A bridge slithering activity
that involves sliding down from a bridge into the
River Kosi is also an adventurous activity that
many people enjoy. Rock climbing, rappelling, and
river crossing are also some of the other
activities that are wholesome and
enjoyable. Dos and Don'ts in Jim Corbett
National Park

• Every national park has certain written or
  unwritten rules. Some of these for Jim Corbett
  are,
• Dos
• Ensure to take the proper permits beforehand.
• Maintain a safe distance from animals.
• Appoint a guide, as they will ensure that you
  travel all the areas of the park where there is
  a probability of spotting animals.
• Don'ts
• When on a safari tour, dont carry any
  non-biodegradable products.
• Maintain silence as the quieter you are, the more
  are your chances of watching wildlife.
• Dont use flashlights while clicking, as the
  animals eyes are sensitive.
• Do not litter inside the park and avoid feeding
  animals.

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