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 Corbett has the highest density of Tiger in the country-- approximately one every 10 sq km and it was here that the prestigious "Project Tiger" was launched in 1973. Four species of deer -- hog deer,
sambar, chital and barking deer and other prey like the wild boar, are fodder for the tiger.Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole the wild dog and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill.
Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted Gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the magnificent
mahaseer-- a fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside the national park. Other varieties fish found here are the goonch and the brown trout.Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals , 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser known cats, dhole -the wild dog and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill. Basking along the banks of Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside the National Park.
A good time to visit is between November and April when the nature of the dry deciduous forest makes sightings common. Excellent facilities for staying and viewing wildlife make Corbett one of the finest reserves in India.
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