A Visit to A Wild Life Park

It was my first visit to the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal, India. This is also the first tiger reserve of India. Rifting away from many of such ‘firsts’, Jim Corbett park is all about wild fun. For all the wildlife lovers like me who want to lay eyes on the almost extinct Bengal tiger, this wildlife park is the place to be. Exploring the forest through the jeep safari is the best way to site this magnificent animal.

When I was at the park, it was very difficult to stay calm and poised. Though I was tempted to go swimming in the Ramganga river, I was cautioned about the ever hungry crocodiles, that was enough to send me far away from the river. The fact that you are not allowed to go inside the park alone or on foot tells us how free the predators are inside the park. The best way to feel the intense jungle and spot the most important animal — tigers, was by indulging in an elephant safari or jeep safari. The two options serve different purposes and are also delightful in their own fashion. The jeep safari takes you to the interior of the dense jungle but for those who want to experience the roar of tigers from proximity, the best option is the elephant safari. Whatever be the choice, a safari is indeed the best way to enjoy the magical jungle moments in the famous Jim Corbett national park.

But the wild life park offers much more than just tigers. There is an endless attraction of flora and fauna. The Migratory birds, smaller cats such as leopards, other animals like deer, wild boar and many more, it is a joy to see them in their natural habitat. This park was the best example of one of the best managed national sanctuaries in the world. The exciting experience of the visit to the park will be ever etched in my memory.