How to Reach Jim Corbett National Park?

With tigers roaming free in the wild, thousands of birds dwelling in the trees, and various plant species dotting the forest, it would not be wrong to say that Corbett is one of the most famous wildlife destinations in India. Situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, it draws numerous tourists from around the world and offers a pleasant atmosphere to explore the fauna and flora of the region. The park is well-connected to major cities and towns by road and rail and boasts many resorts and hotels, providing tourists with a home away from home.

A prime tourist destination in Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett National Park is situated among the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Nainital district. Accessible to travel, the national park can be reached via road, rail, and air.

• By road: Jim Corbett can be reached by a drive from Nainital, located 63 km away or from Delhi via NH9 covering a total distance of 243 km.
• By Train: The nearest railway station to Jim Corbett National Park is Ramnagar Railway Station at a distance of 12 km and has direct trains from the cities of Moradabad, Mathura, Agra, Kota, Bharatpur, Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, and Chandigarh.
• By Air: The nearest airport is the Pantnagar Airport that is located at a distance of 80 km from the park and operates domestic flights from the cities of Delhi and Jaipur.

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest international airport, situated at Delhi, at a distance of 229 km which operates direct flights from major cities of the country and abroad.

Best Route to Corbett from Delhi :

Delhi - Ghaziabad - Hapur - Gauraula - Moradabad - Pipal - Sana - Thakurdwara - Kashipur - Ramnagar (Approximately 270 kms and a 7-hour drive).

Route to Corbett from Rishikesh/Haridwar :

Rishikesh - Haridwar - Nazibabad - Dhampur - Jaspur - Kashipur - Ramnagar - Corbett.

Route to Corbett from Chandigarh :

• Chandigarh - Saharanpur - Roorkee - Haridwar - Corbett
• Chandigarh - Dehradun - Rishikesh - Haridwar - Corbett
• Chandigarh - Delhi - Moradabad - Corbett

Route to Corbett from Patiala, Punjab :

• Patiala - Ambala - Saharanpur - Haridwar - Najibabad - Ramnagar - Corbett
• Patiala - Karnal - Muzaffarnagar - Bijnor - Nagina - Kashipur - Ramnagar - Corbett