Corbett National Park, Nainital, India
In 1936, the British Administration reserved an area of 324 Square Kms near Nainital (Now a district in Uttarkhand, India). The primary purpose was to create a Game Reserve. The reserve area was named as Hailey National Park.
After Independance, the reserve area was renamed to Ramganga National Park.
In 1956, the park again was given a new name – Jim Corbett National Park. This name honors the wildlife conservationist Jim Corbett. Jim Corbett with his influence had persuaded the provincial Government to create the reserve.
In 1991, the area of the reserve was increased by approx 800 Square Kms. This was as a result of addition of kalagarh forest division and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.
Corbett National Park is covered by WWF (World Wildlife Fund) under their Terai Arc Landscape Programme.
River Ramganga flows through the park. The valley formed is known as the Patli Dun Valley. Other rivers include Kosi, Sonanadi, Mandal and Palain, Sots. The park also has many minor streams and plateaus adding to the beauty of the wildlife sanctuary. 
The reserve is surrounded by the Lesser Himalayas and Siwaliks mountain range.
How to Get there -
The Corbett National Park is located at close to 280 Kms from Delhi. It takes 7 hours by road.
Travellers can also use the Ranikhet Express (Overnight Train) between Delhi and Ramnagar.( Departure @ 10.40 pm – Arrival @ 5.00 am).
Wildlife -
Bengal Tiger
The Asian elephant
More than 600 species of Birds
Chintal (Spotted Deer) ; Para or Hog Deer; Sambar; Barking Deer (Kakar)
Gharial Crocodiles; Mugger crocodile
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Rhesus Macaque; Common Langur (Hanuman)
Himalayan Goral
Wild Boar
Asiatic Jackal
Eurasian Otter; Smooth Coated Otter; Small Clawed Otter
Himalayan Black Bears
Indian Grey Mongoose
Indian Pangolins
Owls and Nightjars
There are 5 tourism zones in Jim Corbett National Park.
1) Dhikala
2) Jhirna
3) Bijrani
4) Sonanadi
5) Domunda
Rest Houses are available in each of the tourism zones. Not all zones are open for visitors throughout the year, and is based on the season. Visitors will need to get in contact with the forest authorities for more information.
The best way to explore into the forest is by Elephant safari and Jeep safari. There are good chances of spotting a tiger, unless you are very unlucky. 
The night stay in one of the rest houses is a thrill in itself. The best time to travel would be between Feb – May.
