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Things to Do in Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a nice spot in the Ramnagar district of Uttarakhand. Here, a lot of wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers go every year to enjoy the sightings of animals. This place allows people to go on thrilling safari rides and see animals in real life. But this place offers a lot of other things to enjoy. From exploring the wildlife to relaxing on the banks of rivers and birdwatching, this place offers the best time for tourists. You can come for a memorable vacation to Jim Corbett and spend some nice, thrilling, and adventurous time with family and friends. Here is what you can enjoy at Jim Corbett National Park:
1. Go on a Thrilling Safari
A safari ride in Jim Corbett is what people come for. The safari in Jim Corbett is a thrilling experience that allows tourists to go inside the park and see animals in real life. The safaris can be enjoyed in Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Durgadevi, and other zones of the park. Every zone has unique attractions and one can choose to go for a safari in any one. People can enjoy different types of rides. You can go for a gypsy safari, a canter safari, or an elephant safari. Every safari in Jim Corbett takes you close to nature and brings the chance to spot wildlife such as Bengal tigers, wild elephants, leopards, spotted deer, gharials, and more than 600 bird species. You can enjoy a safari in the morning or evening according to your preference.
2. Go for Birdwatching Inside The Park
Jim Corbett National Park is home to around 600 species of birds, and people can see them through the safari rides. If you wanna see the resident as well as migratory birds, then visit the park in winter. You can even see birds like the great hornbill, crested serpent eagle, and Siberian rubythroat in winter. However, this park offers excellent birdwatching opportunities throughout the year. The best spots inside Jim Corbett for birdwatching are the Sitabani zone, the Kosi River area, and the grasslands of Dhikala. Always remember to take binoculars with you wherever you’re going for birdwatching. Go inside with a camera so that you can take some amazing images of the birds to remember your memorable safari ride.
3. River Rafting in the Kosi River
If you visit Jim Corbett during the monsoon or post-monsoon season, then you can try river rafting at this spot. This is an adventure activity that allows people to enjoy the cold water of the river. This is a thrilling activity that is enjoyed by beginners as well as professionals. The rafting in Jim Corbett starts from the Suspension Bridge (Garjiya) and allows people to enjoy a lot inside the water. The best time for river rafting in the Kosi River is from July to November. Also, you can enjoy other activities like fishing, angling, and rappelling here. These activities allow people to spend a memorable time near the park. If you’re coming to Corbett during this time, then taking part in River Rafting would be a good decision for you.
4. Go on a Nature Walk or Trek
If you love walking, then let me tell you that this park offers guided nature trails and treks. These walks happen in the outer areas of the park and let you explore the flora, spot smaller wildlife, and learn about the ecosystem. During these walks and treks, people can see cute animals like deer, elephants, wild boars, sambars, Nilgai, etc. This walk usually takes place in the Sitabani zone, so you’ll get to enjoy the views of beautiful scenery. You can even go to the old temples that are inside this zone and take blessings. You can also see many beautiful flowering trees and rare flora species. Must come with binoculars because this zone is home to the birds, so you might get a chance to spot even the rare ones.
5. Stay in a Forest Rest House
One of the most unique experiences that Jim Corbett National Park offers is to stay in forest rest houses. These are staying areas inside the Jungle through which the wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts get chances to spend a night or two inside the forest. These stays let you hear the jungle come alive at night and give you the earliest start for morning safaris. People can stay inside the wildest zones like Dhikala, Bijjrani, Dhela, and Jhirna. Any animal can come outside your rest house, and you can even listen to the roar of tigers. Share the home of animals and live inside their boundaries. It’s a thrilling experience that people like to take part in. You have to take permits for this as well, just like the safari rides.