How to reach Corbett National Park
Corbett National Park, India’s oldest national park, is a major destination for wildlife and nature loving tourists from all over the world. The park is located in Ramnagar, a city in the Indian state of Uttrakhand, about 260 km from New Delhi. Due to its proximity to the national capital of India, the park is easily accessible by rail and road. Here you will find detailed information on how to reach Corbett National Park-
Road distance to Jim Corbett Park
New Delhi Ramnagar (Jim Corbett Park) via Moradabad 260 km
Lucknow Jim Corbett Park via Bareilly, Moradabad 435 km
Kanpur Jim Corbett National Park via Farrukhabad, Bareilly, Rampur 460 km
Moradabad Jim Corbett Park via Kashipur 95 km
Kathgodam Jim Corbett Park via Kaladhungi 55 km
Nainital Jim Corbett Park via Kaladhungi 60 km
Almora Jim Corbett Park via Nainital 134 km
Kausani Ramnagar via Bhikyasan 155 km
Ranikhet Ramnagar via Bhikyasan 100 km
Over the years he became a good hunter as well as a great naturalist. He was gifted with excellent observation, had quick movement and great stamina. He was so intelligent and active that he could read the signs of the forest and the movement of wild animals and used all his senses (sight, hearing and smell) while moving in the forests. He has a record of killing 19 tigers and 14 leopards. He was also a pioneer conservationist and played a key role in establishing the present day Jim Corbett National Park. He led a confirmed bachelor life and remained an active member of many conservation organizations, helping to protect these natural resources.
The Best Road Route From Delhi to Corbett
Roadway is the best option to commute from Delhi to Corbett as the trip has its own charm, especially in pleasant weather. The road distance from Delhi to Corbett is approximately 245 km and 6 hours drive. You can either travel in your private vehicle or take an auto/commuter/bus which is easily accessible from Delhi. Below is the detailed travel route to Corbett-
Delhi - Gajrola - Moradabad - Kashipur - Ramnagar (about 245 km)
Whether you are traveling by your private vehicle or a rented vehicle, this is the easiest and shortest road route to reach Corbett from Delhi. Start your journey from Delhi and after crossing Ghaziabad or Noida road take NH24 and drive towards Hapur. You can reach Moradabad via Hapur, Gajrola and Garhmukeshwar. Here in Moradabad, don’t enter the city, instead take a right at Muradabad bypass and through Thakurdwara and then Kashipur you will finally reach Ramnagar.
From Ramnagar, you can either directly reach the Corbett Park entrance gate or visit a pre-booked hotel or resort. The whole distance will be about 245 km which will take almost 6 hours. Roads are in decent condition except for a small stretch of national highway near Ramnagar. Here are some other road routes that you may prefer if you are visiting Corbett Park from places other than Delhi-
If you are starting your journey from Bareilly or nearby places then choose the following route-
Bareilly - Kichha - Haldwani - Ramnagar (about 162 km)
If you are visiting Corbett from Nainital then go to below route-
Nainital - Ramnagar (Via Kaladhungi) (65 km)
For Lucknow to Corbett trip follow the given route-
Lucknow - Bareilly - Kicha - Rudrapur - Kashipur - Ramnagar (445 km)
By Train: Delhi to Ramnagar:
The nearest railway station from Corbett is Ramnagar which is about 12 km from the park and the station is directly connected to Delhi railway stations. A direct train called Ranikhet Express runs from Delhi to Ramnagar which is the best train to Corbett from Delhi. You can catch the Ranikhet express at 22:50 at Delhi and reach Ramnagar at 04:35 the next day and come back again by catching the same train at Ramnagar at 21:05 and reach Delhi at 05:00 the next day. The train runs on a daily basis. However, Ramnagar station is the best option to reach Corbett, but alternatively you can also come to Kathgodam station and visit Ramnagar by taxi or cab, which will take about 3 and a half hours by road.
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Train number Train name Origin Time of dep Destination Arrival Time Days of travel
M T W T F S S
15013 RANIKHET EXP DELHI 10:45 PM RAMNAGAR 05:15 AM Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
15035 UTR SAMPRK K EX DELHI 4:00 PM RAMNAGAR 8:40 PM Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y