Jim Corbett: Things you probably didn’t know about the national park

India’s oldest national park is often associated only with tigers but Jim Corbett National Park holds far more history, biodiversity, and surprises than most visitors realise. (unsplash)

It was India's first National Park: Established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, Jim Corbett became India’s first national park and later played a key role in shaping the country’s wildlife conservation movement. (wikimedia commons)

Project Tiger began here: In 1973, Jim Corbett was chosen as the launch site for Project Tiger, making it the birthplace of India’s most important wildlife conservation initiative. (wikimedia commons)

The Park is named after a Hunter Turned Conservationist: Jim Corbett was once a legendary hunter of man eating tigers and leopards, but later became a strong advocate for wildlife protection and forest preservation. (corbett national park official website)

Corbet has Multiple Tourism Zones: The park is divided into zones like Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, and Durga Devi, each offering distinct landscapes, wildlife experiences, and safari styles. (wikimedia commons)

The Ramganga River is the Park's Lifeline: Flowing through the park, the Ramganga River supports wetlands, grasslands, and forests, sustaining wildlife year round and shaping Corbett’s diverse ecosystems. (wikimedia commons)

Species found include more than just Tigers: While famous for Bengal tigers, the park is also home to elephants, leopards, gharials, otters, and over 600 bird species, making it a biodiversity hotspot. (wikimedia commons)