Established in 1936, Corbett has the glory of being India's oldest established National Park. Named after the legendary hunter-turned-naturalist, Jim Corbett, the park has often been described as the land of the 'Roar, Trumpet and Song'.

The park is situated in the central foothills of the Himalayas, between the Himalayan and Sivalik ranges, which accounts for its rich bio-diversity. Corbett is the northernmost extend of the Asian Elephant and the tiger and boasts of a high tiger density and quite a few leopards. On its steep slopes you'll find Goral and the Retiring Serow (both goat antelope), while the Ramganga River is home to the endemic Gharial (fish eating crocodile).

Corbett and its adjoining areas host as many as 650 known species of resident and migratory birds. It's a must-have on your itinerary if you are an avid birdwatcher. The park remains closed during the monsoon and the best months to visit are November to May.

Fauna:
Other herbivores found here include the Hog Deer, Muntjac, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Goral and the Retiring Serow. Other important mammals are Indian Pangolin, Leopard Cat, Sloth Bear and the Himalayan Black Bear. The Ramganga river harbours Gharial, Marsh Crocodile and various species of Turtles.

A birdwatcher's haven, Corbett is home to species like Red Billed Leiothrix, Great Hornbill, Goldcrest, Mustached Warbler, Bright-headed Cisticola, Green-backed Tit, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Slaty-backed Forktail, White-tailed Rubythroat, Ultramarine Flycatcher and the Dark-sided Thrush. There are over 50 birds of prey found here and the Collared Falconet, Merlin, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Pallas' Fish Eagle are just a few of them. The Brown Fish Owl and Grass Owl are some of the 20 species of owls found here.

Flora:
The park offers both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna and the forest is dominated by tropical broad-leafed Sal, interspersed with massive savanna grassland in the river valleys.