Places to visit in Jim Corbett

Places to visit in Jim Corbett Park is the oldest national park in India known for spotting the rare and elusive wildlife. But the highlights of Corbett National Park are not just the jungles, it has some good bunch of attractions too that makes it worth a visit. A fascinating attraction of Corbett is Garjia Temple. The temple is located on the bank of river Kosi, and it is believed to be a wish-fulfilling temple. Few kilometers from Garjia Devi is Corbett Museum, which was once the heritage property of Jim Corbett, the man behind the making of the Corbett. Tourists should visit here just to know a little about Jim Corbett and get a glimpse into the wildlife of the park. When it comes to the museum, one can also visit Dhangarhi museum, where on display are hunted wild animals and glass enclosures. Close to the Corbett Museum is Corbett Falls visiting where can be so relaxing, The place also offers good photography opportunities too. Do visit the sunrise point, the highest point in Corbett, to see the beautiful view of the sun gliding below the horizon. There are a couple of other attractions that are must visit in Corbett like Kalagarh Dam, Sitabani Temple, Sitabani Forest Reserve, and Sitabani Temple.

1. Girija Temple
The temple is located on a hilltop overlooking the Kosi river in its backdrop. The temple adorns the Girija Devi who is considered as the reincarnation of goddess Parvati.

2. Dhikala
It is the most visited safari zone and the centralized location makes it one of the places to visit in Jim Corbett National park. The panoramic view of the flatlands and the wildlife sightings helps it make it to the list of things to do in Jim Corbett.

3. Corbett Falls
The Corbett waterfall & Eco park is one of the places to visit in Jim Corbett situated 25 km from Ramnagar, surrounded by a dense teak wood forest amplifying the serenity and the soothing calmness of the park.

4. Corbett Museum
One of the things to do in Jim Corbett is to visit, the once humble abode of one of the great authors & hunter ‘Jim Corbett’, the museum houses several of Jim Corbett’s possessions and a heritage museum to the history of the national park.

5. Durga Devi Zone
Another of the park's popular spots to spot the endangered Bengal tiger situated on the north-east side of the national park, the zone has the Ramganga & Mandal river flowing from its sides.

6. Kyari Camp
The camp situated in the east of the Kosi river boasts of a paradise for leisure activities perfect for adventure lovers. The camp is surrounded by a bio diversely rich flora and fauna.

7. Ramganga Dam
As the name suggests the dam is situated on the river Ramganga is an embankment made from earth and brick wall, which is 3 Km upstream to Kalagargh in the Garwhal district of Uttarakhand.

8. Dhangarhi Museum
Another museum situated at the gates near Dhangarhi is another major tourist attraction around the park. The structure has stood firm and even showcase the journey of Corbett.

9. Sitabani Temple
The temple dedicated to ‘Sita Maiya’ is another famous place to visit in Jim Corbett national park. It’s believed that it is here during the agnipariksha ‘Sita’ had spent her last days of exile.

10. Sunrise point
It the highest and one of the places to visit in Jim Corbett point of elevation in the Jim Corbett region. The old mansion at the top of the hill gives an eerie feel whilst being surrounded by wildlife. The elevated location overlooks the flatlands of the park.

11. Kosi River
Often also called the Koshi, the river is a trans-boundary river that passes through Tibet, Nepal & India. The river distributes into many tributaries while flowing through the park making it one of the places to visit in Jim Corbett.

12. Bijrani Jeep Safari
Situated 4 Km from the Ramnagar station, Bijrani is one of the many popular safaris and things to do in Jim Corbett region known for wildlife sightings and one of the 6 eco-tourism zones in the Jim Corbett national park.