Corbett National Park

Best Time To visit: Best time is from November to June. 
Location: Near Ramnagar in Uttranchal. 
Wildlife Species: Leopard, Tiger and Crocodiles. 
Area: 318 sqkms. 
Project Tiger: Launched in 1973. 


Jim Corbett National Park Information 
Jim Corbett National Park at the foothills of the Himalayas in Northern part of India was established in 1936 and extends over an area of 318 sq.km. It got its name from the famous hunter and naturalist, Jim Corbett. It was here that the 'PROJECT TIGER' was launched in 1973 to save the India's dwindling tiger population.
Corbett has the highest density of Tiger in the country app.one every 10 sq.km. The magnificent Ramganga river flows through the park and provides varied vegetation, safe harbor to crocodiles, fish and gives Corbett a rich diversity in habitats and natural beauty. 

Wild Life Attraction
Corbett is an abode of Tigers. Along with these majestic beasts, other main inhabitants of the park are Elephants, Leopards, Wild bore Himalayan Black Beer. Corbett is home of 50 species of mammals, 600 species of birds. There is also subtle Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat. The Dole or Jackals are also recurrently sighted in the southern areas of the park. Elephants are among the major attractions of Jim Corbett Park. Long nosed Gharial and crocodiles can also be seen basking on the banks of the river, supported by numerous migratory birds. There are numerous watchtowers and daytime photography is also allowed.

It is certainly delightful to sight the tiger in its various subtlety of mood, while cooling off in the shade of trees or wading in water or stalking and ready to pounce upon its prey. When this majestic beast is hungry it stalks and pounces to any herbivore that comes in its way.

Bird Watching
It is a paradise for the bird watchers. More then 500 different varieties of local and migratory birds nestle here. The best time for bird watching is from December to February.

Vegetation in the Park
Hilly and reverie areas, temporary marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines characterize the topography of the park. A flourishing Sal forest is found on the hilly slopes and ridges. Flat hilly terrain provides visitors with an excellent view of its inhabitants. 
Entry Permits: All visitors to Corbett National Park have to obtain permit before 11am. at the Project Tiger office at Ramnagar. 
Safari: Tourist can enjoy Elephant safari, Jeep, and many more safaris through difficult terrain's of Jim Corbett National Park and explore the wilds of the dense forest.

Accommodation
Quality Inn Corbett Jungle Resort, 9km. from the park is a nice pleasant cottage equipped with all modern facilities and an excellent continental cuisine, available at Rs.3200 including meals.
Forest Rest House in the Park is another lounge facilitate with generators is available in Rs.500 per room. 

Best Time to Visit 
The best time to visit the park is from mid November to mid June .It is closed from June to November. Summer time is best for observing the large mammals as they come close to the water bodies, and winter seasons for waterbeds.

Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is Pantnagar airport 51km.away from the park. 

Rail : Nearest Railhead is Ramnagar 21km. from the Corbett Park. It is easily accessible by road from Ramnagar. The Delhi Transport Corporation buses also run from New Delhi to Ramnagar.

Road : Deluxe and semi-deluxe bus services are available from all nearby places. Delhi Transport Corporation runs a semi-deluxe bus service. Tourist cabs may also be hired at reasonable rates.

Kolkata THE CITY OF JOY

Location : West Bengal
Tourist Attractions : Tagore House, Victoria Memorial, Dalhousie Square 
Local Tongue : Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English
STD Code : (91) - 33
Best time to Visit : October to March


About Calcutta
Calcutta or Kolkata is the commercial capital of east India. The former capital of the British Government in India, the city still bears a reflection of the British influence in each of its aspects. Though a bit untidy in its slum areas, the city in its poshest areas can be counted amongst the most cleanest and well maintained cities of India. The people of this 'city of joy' are known for their lively lifestyles and the love of sports, especially football (soccer) and cricket. Amongst the most sought after tourist destinations in Calcutta are the Victoria Memorial, Marble Palace and the Indian Museum. 

Climate & Best time to Visit
Owing to its proximity to the sea, the climate in Calcutta is uniform throughout the year with not much difference in temperature during the summer and winter season, whereas the humidity levels can climb to unbearable heights during summer and monsoon season. The temperature hovers between 12 to 27 degrees during summers and 24 to 38 during winters. The best time to visit the city is between October and March.

Tourist Attractions in Calcutta
Relive History
The 'city of joy' has beautifully preserved its history in the form of a number of museums that vividly describe the life and lifestyle as existed years ago. Besides the opulent Victoria Memorial, other places of note are the Indian Museum, Marble Palace, Asutosh Museum, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum and the Nehru Children's Museum, which houses a huge collection of dolls and traditional puppets. 

Tagore House
The birth place of the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, Tagore House is an ancient building situated at jorasanko in the northern part of Calcutta. Later converted into the Rabindra Bharati University, the building now houses the centre for Indian Classical Fine Arts. 

Dalhousie Square
Calcutta is known for its beautiful colonial architecture. The Dalhousie Square is one such place, which was once the administrative centre for British in India. The post office is built in an Edwardian style of architecture while the opulent Writers Building is an excellent example of the Gothic fashion. 

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple
Situated on the banks of the Hoogly river in northern Calcutta, the huge temple built in 1847 in dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, the saint who did a lot in reviving Hinduism during the 19th century. The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, the Belur Math is located across the river. 

Nakhoda Mosque
Built in a typical Mughal style of architecture, Nakhoda Mosque is a red sandstone structure, with its construction style based on that of Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara. Consisting of two 46 mts high minarets and a huge dome, the structure was built in 1926 and can accommodate over 10,000 people at a time. 

St. John's Church
The ancient church is the burial ground of the founder of Calcutta, Jon Charnock. Constructed in 1787, the church is located adjacent to the Raj Bhawan. Other prominent churches in Calcutta are the St. Paul's Cathedral and the Armenian Church. 

Things to Do
Ride the Metro Train
The life and blood of transportation in Calcutta, the metro rail is one of the major tourist attractions of the city. Set up in 1995, the metro rail consists of 17 stations and sprawls over an area of 17 kms, connecting all the major destinations of Calcutta. A ride in the metro is the best way to get a glimpse of the city while covering all its major tourist attractions in a short span of time. 

Shopping Centres in Calcutta
Traditional Indian sarees, handicrafts items and other clothing material are the popular buys in Calcutta. The major shopping areas in the city include the central cottage industries emporium at Chowranghee, Shreeram market, the area around Oberoi Grand, New Market, College Street and Dakshinapan complex. 

Tourist Preferred Hotels in Calcutta
Also known as the 'City of Joy', Calcutta boasts of a number of quality hotels and resorts that provide luxurious and comfortable accommodation facilities. Some of the best hotels in Calcutta include the Oberoi Grand (5 star deluxe, situated on Jawaharlal Nehru Road just 21 km from airport, 4 km from railway station and 1 km from bus stand), Hotel Hundusthan International (5 star, situated on AJC Bose Road just 15 km from airport, 5 km from railway station and 1 km from bus stand), Hotel Rutt Deen (3 star, situated on Loudon Street, just 15 km from airport, 5 km from railway station and 1 km from bus stand), MBD Airport Hotel (5 star deluxe, situated just 1 km from airport, 19 km from railway station and 15 km from bus stand), Hotel King Crown (5 star equivalent, situated on King's Road) and Great Eastern Hotel (4 star equivalent, situated on Old Court House Street just 14 km from airport, 2 km from railway station and 0.5 km from bus stand). 

Calcutta Travel (Air/Rail/Road) Information
By Air : Calcutta is conveniently accessible by air. A number of airlines operate regular flights to Calcutta from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Port Blair. 

By Rail : Calcutta has two major railway stations at Howrah and Sealdah which link it to other major cities in India. Superfast trains like the Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express link Calcutta with Delhi. The Lal Quila Exp. is a daily train between Delhi and Calcutta which leaves Delhi at 20:55 and arrives Calcutta at 7:15. 

By Road : The main bus stand is known as the Esplanade Bus Terminus and is located in the heart of the city. State transport buses link Calcutta with all the major neighbouring cities. Another option of travelling to the nearby cities is to hire a taxi. Calcutta is also connected by road to Dhaka in Bangladesh. 

Local Transport : The major means of moving around the city are local buses, metro train, metered taxis, ferryboats, cycle rickshaws and auto-rickshaws. 

Distance from Major Cities

• Delhi : 1461 Km
• Mumbai : 1987 Km
• Bangalore 1881 Km
• Chennai : 1676 Km
• Bhubaneshwar : 441 Km