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Travel & Hospitality Post
India Post
July 24, 2009
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Jim Corbett National Park Cont’d from page 29
The Langur and Rhesus Monkeys are well distributed throughout the Park warning the whole jungle with alarm calls when they see either a tiger or leopard from their tree-top perches. Resorts, Camps, Lodges & Hotels: Hotels in Jim Corbett National Park can be divided into four categories: Resorts, Hotels and
Forest Rest Houses, providing a higher standard of accommodation at a price as well as guides for expeditions in the forests, which can be as rich in wildlife as the Jim Corbett National Park, without the restrictions. Forest rest houses, log huts etc
at Dhikala, forest rest houses at Sarapduli, Bijrani, and Ghairal offer some of the best stay in the region. There are many resorts along the periphery of the park which take the load off the government's accommodation facilities. To stay at government hotels, rest houses etc one should make sure to make reservations well in advance as the pressure is really high during the tourist sea-
sons. The tour package and the Corbett jungle resort and hotel accommodation can be customized according to one's requirements. Park Safari Timings: The park normally opens at 6 am and is open till about 11 am. In the after-
noon the park timings usually are from 1430 to 1730 hours. However depending on the season, the timings change locally which the forest authorities of Corbett notify. Must Carry Items: Camera, comfortable shoes, binoculars, caps, water bottles. Try wearing khaki or brown colors as bright colors attract wild animals. Avoid honking in the jungle. Best Time to Visit: The best visiting season of Corbett is from November 15 to June 15. Corbett remains closed during the monsoons which flood the river beds and cut the fragile road links. How to Reach Air: Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest airport. Delhi at a distance of 300kms is the nearest international airport.
Rail: Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and connections to other parts change at Moradabad.
To stay at government hotels, rest houses etc one should make sure to make reservations well in advance Road: Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans HapurMurababad-Ramnagar. The turn off is some 7-kms beyond
Muradabad to the left, marked by a small board. The route from Lucknow spans Bareilly-KichhaRudrapur-Doraha-Kashipur. Ramnagar is served by frequent buses to and from Nainital and Ranikhet, 112-kms north. Buses arrive every half hour or so after the eight hour trip from Delhi; Delhi Transport Corporation run a semi deluxe service and most of the alternatives are pretty basic. General Information Entry inside the Corbett National Park: Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park. Tourist Information Centers: All visitors to Corbett National Park have to obtain permits from the park administration centre at Ramnagar.
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