Tag: Jim Corbett National Park

Uttarakhand Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat on Wednesday inaugurated a bird- watching facility at the Pakhro range of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Speaking on the occasion Rawat said bird watching has been added to tourism in Uttarakhand for the first time. “There are around 500 bird species in Corbett. The addition of a new feature like nature trail bird watching will attract more and more bird lovers to Corbett besides giving a boost to homestay facilities in adjoining villages,” he said. Four gates have been built in Kotdwar area through which tourists can now enter Corbett, he said, adding it ... Read more

Jim Corbett National Park is famous for the presence of tigers. The park is located in Nainital, Uttarakhand, and is considered to be the first national park in India. The park, which was closed due to the covid, is now reported to be open to tourists. It is a part of the year-long tourism. The five most important areas of the park – Bijrani, Dhela, Garija, Dhara-Jhirna and Pakhro – have been open for daily visitors for a year, said park director Rahul. The park has decided to reopen following a drop in covid cases in the country. Fifty bookings ... Read more