Jim Corbett National Park has captured the imagination of many with its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The natural uniqueness of the area was recognised long ago and so in 1936 Corbett attained the distinction as the
first national park to be established in mainland Asia.
Corbett National Park lies in two districts –
Nainital and
Pauri – in the hill state of Uttaranchal in northern India. It covers an area of 521 sq. km and together with the neighbouring
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and
Reserve Forest areas, forms the
Corbett Tiger Reserve over 1288 sq. km...