The snow-capped mountains, rolling meadows, high altitude lakes and dense forest in the state of Uttaranchal support exotic wild life, bird life and plant life.These wonderful creations of nature add a dash of splendour to nature's abundance that exists in the environs of the Garhwal and Kumaon regions. In order to preserve this gift of wild life and enable visitors to have a view of the same, the state of Uttaranchal has created special areas, national parks and sanctuaries. Corbett National Park is India 's first and finest national park spread over 520sq. kms along the banks of Ramganga river, located in the foot hills of the Himalayas.It was named as Corbett National Park in honour and memory of the Late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, naturalist-turned author and photographer who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries.The elevation of the park ranges between 400 and 1200 mtrs.The park offers different kinds of vegetation all along its varied topography which comprises hilly and riparian areas , temporary marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines.The animals listed in the Corbett are - Leopard, leopard cat, jungle cat, fishing cat, Himalayan black bear, deer, crested serpent, eagle, osprey, Blackwinged kite, shikra, spotted eagle, babblers etc. Rajaji National Park - It was established in 1966, located on the edge of doon Valley, covering an area of 820 sq.kms. The wild life here includes elephant, tiger, panther, bear, chital, sambar, wild boar, Kakar, python, monitor lizard etc. Season : 15th Nov to 15th June Activities : Elephant Ride & Zeep Safari
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
