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Jim Corbett National Park
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Jim Corbett National Park
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Nanital, Uttrakhand, India
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About Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a protected area in Nainital, Uttarakhand in India. It is noted as the oldest national park throughout the country. The park was established in 1936 under the names of Hailey National Park. The main aim to establish the park is protect the Bengal tiger under endangered. The park is governed by state government of Uttarakhand and Wildlife warden.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jim Corbett National Park
- The park was established under the tiger conservation program called Project Tiger by the Indian government.
- The park was named after the very famous British naturalist, tracker, and hunter Jim Corbett.
- More than 500,000 numbers of the visitors were recorded in 1999. The continuous increases in tourist activities challenge the ecological balance of the park. According to data, 70,000 and counting visitors visited the park in each season.
- The park spread up to the area of 520 sq km which includes large lakes, grasslands, hills and riverine belts.
- There are several other attractions near the park such as Corbett falls, Kalagarh dam, treks and more.
- There are several best hotels for the visitors of the national park. These hotels are located in nearest town of the park Ramnagar and also in Kalagarh, Marchula and Kota bagh.
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