Jim Corbett National Park

A protected area in Uttarakhand, India, established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and renamed for hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett. It is known for Bengal tigers, diverse habitats, and its role in India’s early wildlife protection.

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Ramnagar: A town in Uttarakhand that serves as a major gateway to Jim Corbett National Park. Its rail and road links make it the principal access point for many park visits.
Hailey National Park: The original name of the protected area established in 1936 that became Jim Corbett National Park. The park began under this name during British rule in India.
Tiger reserve: A protected landscape managed under India’s Project Tiger framework to conserve wild tigers and their habitats. The park forms the core of a larger tiger-conservation landscape.
Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary: A wildlife sanctuary adjoining Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand. It extends the connected forest landscape west of the national park.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: An Indian law providing legal protections for wild animals, plants, and protected areas. The act strengthened the national legal framework governing wildlife conservation.
Kosi River: A Himalayan river that flows along parts of the park’s eastern boundary. Its riverine corridor supports wildlife and shapes the park’s eastern edge.
United Provinces: A province of British India that included much of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The park was established within this colonial administrative province.
Dhikala: A forest rest house and tourism zone within Jim Corbett National Park. Its grasslands and water bodies are prominent wildlife-viewing areas.
Kalagarh Dam: A dam on the Ramganga River that created a reservoir near the park’s western side. Its reservoir altered river habitats and became a feature of the surrounding landscape.
Project Elephant: An Indian government programme launched in 1992 to protect elephants, their habitats, and migration corridors. Elephant conservation in the park depends on habitat links beyond its boundaries.