Jim Corbett Park has been one of the oldest natural
parks in India, and is named after famous wildlife historian and
conversationalist Jim Corbett. It is one of the most distinguished national
parks of Modern India and it is here that the "Project Tiger" was
initiated by the Government of India to conserve the fast depleting Tiger
Population.
Jim Corbett Park has been a major tourist destination
and many tourists are not much aware of the several other attractive places in
the vicinity of this national park. To name a few, Garjiya Temple, Nainital,
Ranikhet, Dhikala
and Haldwani are the some of the few tourist attractions which catch the eye of
the wandering tourist. There are many luxurious resorts
in Jim Corbett to make a wildlife tour memorable.
Garjiya Temple: Famous for its mystic opulence, Garjiya temple is a huge rock
temple situated on river Kosi and is located about 14 Kms from Ramnagar. It has
a primordial significance and huge fair is held every year on the eve of Kartik
Poornima.
Ranikhet: Itis a hill station in Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand.
It is situated 90 Km form Jim Corbett National Part at an altitude of 1,896
meters above the sea level. The Place assumes significance as it is the base
for Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment of the Indian Army. The place swears by
its vast range of flora and fauna and one gets enriched by seeing the
magnificent view of the entire Himalayan range.
Nainital: Nainital is an accessible tourist town and draws a vast majority of
people across all spheres. It got its name from the hill goddess
"Naina", to whom the famous temple is dedicated; also it is
resplendent with innumerable tourist spots along with the much talked about
Naini Lake. The famous lake in the town is also referred to as the Trishi Lake
and a tranquil boat ride in the lake is Nainital's best rejuvenation secret.
Bhimtal: Bhimtal is one of the important tourist locations in the vicinity of
Jim Corbett National Park. The place is located at a distance of about 84 Kms
from Jim Corbett National Park and has a height of 1,375 meters above the sea
level. The place assumes importance in the tourist circles due to its main
water reservoir, Bhimtal Lake, which is beautifully carved within the valley of
the mountains. A Small natural island forms the nerve centre of the lake and
tourist flock this lake for its boating and picnic significance.
Rampur: It is another attractive tourist destination in and around the Jim
Corbett National Park. Earlier a princely state, it now formed part of Uttar
Pradesh and now Uttarakhand. The place is famous for its literary manuscripts
and paintings of the Mughal era. The place is also famous for its Daggers and
finds its place in innumerable jokes across northern India.
