Jim Corbett National Pak is endowed with beautiful nature and it is surrounded by some astounding destinations which are just few kilometres away. If you are on a visit to Jim Corbett make sure you don’t miss out these destinations. Around Jim Corbett, lies the incredible valley of Nainital. It is among the most popular hill station in India, and every year it experiences a great influx of tourist. Other places around Jim Corbett which are worth visiting include Bhimtal, Garjia Temple and Naukuchiyatal.
Excursions around Jim Corbett National Park include:
Garjia Devi
Garjia Devi is 10 kms from Jim Corbett National Park. During summers it is an ideal holiday destination. Garjia Devi is situated on River Kosi and provides a splendid holiday destination for those looking for a place wherein they can enjoy the beauty of river, mountains and quaint environment. A large number of tourists visit this place on their tour to Jim Corbett and yet Garjia Devi seems to be untouched by the worldly affairs.
Kalagarh Dam
If you love bird watching, Kalagarh Dam is one of the best tourist spot. It is located on the South-Western side of the National Park. This place proffers a panoramic view of the natural surroundings. This place not only has the dam to watch, but the natural surrounding that is filled with the essence of ancient time is worth to see. The cool and serene environment can be enjoyed by the tourist throughout the year, with greenery all around along with mountains and different ranges of inhabitant and migratory birds.
Kaladungi
Kaladungi was the abode of the popular naturalist and hunter Jim Corbett. He was the one who founded Jim Corbett National Park. This place lies en route Nainital and Dhikala. This place is worth visiting due to its association with the legendary figure Jim Corbett.
Ranikhet
Ranikhet is an enthralling hill station that lies 103 kms from Dhikala. This is a beautiful location for a quaint holiday and is blessed with pleasant climate. Ranikhet is located 2000 mts above the sea level. This place is still un-touched with hospitable people, traffic-less streets and tranquil environment.
Rampur
Rampur was a princely state and lies at a distance of 125 kms from Jim Corbett National Park. After independence it became part of Uttar Pradesh. In this place lies a popular library that features above 12000 rare and fine manuscripts as well as Mughal miniature paintings. If you have interest for paintings or manuscripts, then you can spend days at this place. The collection in the library will take you back to the Mughal era and here you would be able to know the glory of Indian history.
Sitabani
This is a historical place and is associated with Ramayana where Sita was said to be exiled by Rama. This place is a supreme ecstasy for bird watchers. Few unique bird species can be seen at this place that comes from the Himalayas to escape the unbearable chilling weather and hence enhances the beauty of Sitabani. This place has an ashram too. Wildlife and panthers could be seen at this place during the tourist season.
