| > | | | | long-nosed crocodiles and nearly 600 species of birds. |
| | | | While you can take the 4W Jeeps through the Park, |
| Aptly described as the land of the Roar, Trumpet | | | | you could choose to go on this thrilling sojourn in the |
| and Song, the Jim Corbett National Park represents a | | | | same way the royalty of yore did, centuries ago - |
| scene of remarkable beauty. | | | | the "Elephant Safari". Undisturbed by the mechanical |
| Shake hands with nature as you take a journey into | | | | roar of a car or jeep, open to the skies, |
| the wild. The heavenly abode for adventure lovers | | | | accompanied only by the rhythmic scuffing of |
| and wildlife enthusiasts, Corbett National Park, set in | | | | elephant's feet and the creaks of the wooden |
| the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas in Uttaranchal | | | | howdah. The occasional booming of wild elephants to |
| along the bank of Ramganga River, is India's first | | | | each other in close proximity can make you hang on |
| national park. | | | | tight to the wooden pole of the howdah. The ride |
| Corbett is named after the hunter-turned-naturalist/ | | | | can be a mix of moments of pure terror interspersed |
| conservationist, Jim Corbett. While Corbett National | | | | with long periods of utter peace. The Elephant Safari |
| park is known for its varied wildlife, it is more | | | | takes you through mysterious thick forests, deep |
| commonly famous for the launching of Project Tiger. | | | | valleys and rugged trails that offer a lingering thrill to |
| Over 50 mammals, 600 birds and 25 reptile species | | | | the adventure seeker. This is enhanced by the |
| have been spotted here, the main being the tiger, | | | | cultural enigma of the land. |
| leopard, elephant, chital, sambar, nilgai, gharial, King | | | | Open 365 days a year, you could choose from a ½ |
| Cobra, muntjac, wild boar, hedgehog, common musk | | | | day to a full day safari. It all depends on just how |
| shrew, flying fox, Indian Pangolin, the rare fish eating | | | | avid a wildlife lover you are. |