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Corbett Fauna

One of the most important and well- preserved wild life sanctuaries in India, the Fauna in Corbett National Park is the one of the leading tourist attractions of Uttaranchal. Nestled amidst the majestic beauty of the Himalayan Mountain Range, the Corbett National Park, established by the late Jim Corbett, one of the most famous naturalists and environmentalists of the world, is one of the most visited national Parks in India.

Nestled in the lap of nature, the environmental conditions at the Corbett National Park provide the perfect settings for the preservation and growth of the various species of Fauna in Corbett. Since they are natural, these conditions are best suited for the safe habitation of various rare and endangered species of wildlife.

» Main Fauna (Corbett National Park):

Mammals: Tiger leopard, elephant, chital, sambar, hog deer, barking deer, wild boar, langur, Wild pig, rhesus monkey, sambar and jackal.

Birds: Peacock, Jungle Fowl, partridge, Kaleej Pheasant, crow, vulture, parakeet, Laughing Thrush, oriole, kingfisher, drongo, dove, woodpecker, duck, teal, stork, cormorant and seagull;

Reptile: Indian marsh crocodile, gharial, King cobra, common krait, cobra, Russels viper, python and monitor lizard;

Fish: Mahaseer, kalimuchi, kalabasu, chilwa and goonch.