Bijarani, Jhirna,
Dhikala And Durgadevi Gates for Jeep safari are opened for
advance Permits. Gates are open till 15 June
2012
About
Corbett
Corbett has aptly been described as the land
of the Roar, Trumpet and Song. It represents a scene of
remarkable beauty spread over 520 Sq km. of core area &
797 Sq. km. of Buffer area.
Corbett had the proud
distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration
of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity of the
Reserve is partly attributed to the variety of habitat found
here. Due to the location of the Reserve in the foothills of
the Central Himalayas both Himalayan and peninsular flora and
fauna is found in the Reserve.
The grasslands are
locally known as Chaurs, are limited. The largest grassland is
the Dhikala Chaur. Some of the best grasslands including the
famous Buxar Chaur and the Beri Chaur got submerged under the
Ramganga reservoir in 1974. The areas made available as a
result of the relocation of the villages, Dhara, Jhirna and
Kothirau in 1994 are being developed into grasslands through
habitat management.
The Corbett Tiger Reserve has a
great variety of fauna on account of habitat diversity. It is
very rich in avifauna. Zoological Survey of India has recorded
over 585 species of resident and migratory birds here.