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The Yellow Throated Martem, Himalayan Palm
Civet, Jackal, The Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black
Bear, Dhole,
Indian Grey Mongoose, Common Otter, Porcupine,
Clack-taped Hare are the other attractions of this
area. It is possible to see elephants all over the
park too. There are four species of deer residing over
here. These are the Kakka, Para, Chital, the
well-known Spotted Deer, and the Barking Deer.
The Goat Antelopes are represented by the Ghoral. You
can see parakeets, owls, orioles, drongos, thrushes,
babblers, bulbuls, cuckoos, doves, bee eaters,
rollers, flycatchers, warblers, robins, chats,
finches, forktails, hornbills, kingfishers and many
many more. Many of these birds are migratory: the park
forms a natural crossroad and meeting ground for avian
species from high altitude areas, plains and eastern
and western regions.
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multitude of medicinal or
magical properties that is why tiger trade is very
profitable. The overage area
of the park was 520-sq-kms in 1986, and a proposed
extension of 588-sq-kms is under consideration.
Corbett is India's first and finest national park
spread along the banks of the Ramganga River, in the
foothills of the Himalayas. Corbett was the former
hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at
present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers.
Entry to Corbett is strictly regulated and permits are
needed from the park administration in Ramnagar. The
Corbett National Park is out of bounds during the
monsoons- usually from about June 16th till November
14th. Once the park reopens after the rains, the best
time to visit is between January and mid-June. 
