Jim Corbett National Park Jim Corbett National park is situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. Corbett National Park is one of the oldest national parks in India. Jim Corbett National Park is the 1st wildlife reserve of India, extending over an area of more than 500 sq kilometer in the Himalayan foothills. Corbett National park was started in 1936 and it was known as Hailey National Park. Protection of tiger is main aim for it. In 1955-56 it has changed to Ramganga National Park. Later it was named Jim Corbett National Park in the honor of legendary hunter-turned- conservationist Jim Corbett. Jim corbett was famous wildlife conservationist and Park is known as Jim Corbett in memory of him. Jim Corbett is best known for his hunting man-eating tigers and leopards in the Kumaon and lower Garhwal in the 1920s. Jim Corbett National Park comprises area of 520 Sq kms. Jim Corbett National Park means dense forests, grasslands, rivers, more than 110 species of trees, more than 50 species of mammals, more than 580 species of birds and more than 25 species of reptiles. Dhikuli is a one of the most famous places in Corbett Tour. Dhikuli has amazing natural beauty.
Corbett Attractions : Dhikuli, Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari, Kalagarh Dam and Corbett fall.
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