Uttarakhand

Corbett

India's oldest national park

Best Months

Nov – Jun

State

Uttarakhand

Suggested Stay

3 nights

Ideal For

Wildlife, Photography

Overview

Discover Corbett

Established in 1936, Corbett is India's oldest national park — a spectacular sweep of Himalayan foothills, grasslands and the braided Ramganga river. Beyond tigers, it is renowned for wild elephants and dramatic riverine scenery.

Why visit

Corbett's diversity of landscape is unmatched: forested ridges, open chaurs (grasslands), and a wide river valley. It is ideal for travellers who want big wilderness scenery alongside their tiger search, easily reached from Delhi.

Wildlife beyond tigers

Asian elephant, leopard, gharial and mugger crocodile, otter, and exceptional birdlife including the great hornbill.

Landscape & habitat

Sal forest, riverine belts, grassy chaurs and the Ramganga reservoir set against the Shivalik hills.

Best time to visit

Core zones generally open around November to June; some buffer zones stay open longer. We confirm the current season's dates by zone when planning.

How to reach

Approx. 6 hrs by road from Delhi, or via Ramnagar railway station.

Recommended stay

3 nights recommended, especially to experience the Dhikala zone.

Safari zones

Dhikala

The iconic grassland zone deep inside the park.

Bijrani

Sal forest and open patches close to Ramnagar.

Jhirna

A buffer zone often open year-round.

Good to know: Safari zones, permits and seasonal regulations are set by the forest department and can change. Our team confirms the latest details and secures the right permits when planning your journey.