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Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a national park in India, established in 1936, covering 1,288 km² (497 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 1,288 km²
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PGH · 76 km
Nearest airports to Jim Corbett National Park
- 1 PGH76 kmstraight line
- 2 MZS80 kmstraight line
- 3 DED103 kmstraight line
More about Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 1,288 km² (128,800 ha) — about 82% of the size of London, making it the #16 largest national park in India (2.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1936, 90 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Jim Corbett National Park
The closest airport is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 76 km away — around 1 h 39 min by car; alternatively Moradabad Airport (MZS, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Rajaji National Park (800 km²), Nanda Devi National Park (625 km²), Shuklaphanta National Park (305 km²) and Valley of Flowers National Park (88 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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