About Tiger Camp

Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Corbett National Park has extremely varied topography and vegetation. This gives it a rich diversity of habitat and natural beauty. Flat valleys are interspersed with hilly ridges and the Park's rolling grasslands known as the Chaurs provide visitors with an excellent view of the animals.

The Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park and little forest streams tumble through the ravines. While dense stands of sal cloak the higher ridges, mixed deciduous forests are found throughout the Park. There are over 110 varieties of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 kinds of bamboos and grasses.

Corbett has a good tiger population. It was here that the "Project Tiger" was launched in 1973. Four species of deer - hog deer, sambar, spotted deer and barking deer and other prey like wild boar, support the predators. Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The Park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats and an entire spectrum of colourful birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill.

Along the banks of the Ramganga are the fish-eating crocodiles (gharial) and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the mahseer - although angling is not permitted inside the National Park.

If you are looking for a visit with a difference to the Corbett National Park, then you must stay at the Tiger Camp.

Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

At the Tiger Camp in Corbett you may choose from four deluxe rooms, ten cottages and tents.

The cottages are air-cooled and offer a double bed, coffee table, chairs, clothes rack, mat flooring, an attached western style toilet and a hot shower.

The deluxe rooms are air-conditioned and offer double bed, coffee table, chairs, clothes rack, mat flooring, an attached western style toilet and hot shower.

The tents offer double mattress, fresh linen, blankets, western style toilets, sinks and hot showers.

Dining

The Gol Ghar at the Tiger Camp serves sumptuous Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. You can treat your taste buds with the fixed menu that is served at preset times. Usually you are served American breakfast, Indian lunch, bar-be-Que, and Western dinner.

Recreation & Health

Amongst the various popular activities you may indulge in at the Tiger Camp are Jeep Safari, Elephant Ride, Bird watching, and Nature Walks.

City Information

The Corbett National Park is a primal jungle as Rudyard Kipling put it. Despite extensive tourism, the park has managed to retain its primeval ambience, where man must walk timorously, in awe and with a strong sense of his own insignificance.

The main feature of Corbett National Park is valley is the Ramganga River, running broadly west by south west, the catchments streams of which vivisect the land into numerous little ridges and ravines. The topography is therefore very varied-the streams forming islands of 'sheesham' trees, the ridges being thickly foliated with 'sal' trees and the pastures carrying long grasses. In this variety of habitat abounds wildlife of enchanting beauty including 50 mammals, 577 birds and at least 25 reptiles. The river teems with mahseer, gharial, mugger and flocks of cormorants. The national park offers invaluable experiences for adventurous and serious-minded wildlife-buffs, photographers and anglers.