Noida, UP -- (SBWire) -- 02/22/2010 -- Indian Wildlife has that ‘Wow’ factor and the varied biodiversity that attracts the visitors from all over the globe. In fact, over the last few years, wildlife tourism in India has given opportunity to many visitors to unravel the treasures of Indian wildlife. There are around 90 national parks and 482 wildlife sanctuaries that pull many wildlife lovers to come here and explore its unique beauty, but Corbett National Park ( http://www.corbett-national-park.com/ ) has always been one of the few national parks that have gained extra attention in the last few years.
Due to its diverse topography and extensive cover of forest, in recent times Corbett National park has emerged as the most preferred destination for wildlife tourism. In fact, if we look at the recent statistics mentioned in the latest book of the state forest department for 2008-09, in the year 2008-09, almost 3 lakh wildlife lovers visited various sanctuaries and national parks in the Uttarakhand state as against 247,000 in 2007-08. The key point is that the Corbett National Park is one national park that alone attracted around 2 lakh tourists during the same period.
Being considered as the first choice for all wildlife visitors from abroad and home, Corbett National Park ( http://www.corbett-national-park.com/ )has also gained the revenue of Rs 306.38 lakh for the department when the total revenue through wildlife tourism in Uttarakhand stood at Rs 378.31 lakh. In terms of revenue generated, it has beaten many other wildlife parks and sanctuaries.
Today the wildlife tourism at Corbett National park offers great opportunity for sighting the variety of wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. About the flora of the Corbett it is generally said that there are around 50 mammal species, 580 species of birds, 110 species of trees, and around 20 species of reptiles. Going for the Corbett wildlife packages can be the best alternative to explore the wilds of the forest through naked eyes that are usually designed keeping in mind the rich legacy of wildlife.
Without doubt, ever since Uttarakhand as a state came into an existence on Indian map, Corbett National park has played the vital role in boosting the wildlife tourism. It is constantly growing leaps and bound since 2000-01.
About Corbett National Park
The Corbett National Park is one of the most popular national parks of India. Today it is counted among the India’s best national parks that have managed to retain its primeval ambience and has its own major attractions like Tiger, Indian Elephant and Leopard. Set up in the year 1936, today this national park is spread across some 920.9 square km at an altitude of 600 to 1100 meters about the foothills of the western Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand. In the span of 73 years, it has grown considerably and now even includes the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary as one of the vital part of its 1,319 sq km of reserved forest area. For more information visit official website at http://www.corbett-national-park.com/
Corbett National Park - The Most Preferred Destination for Wildlife Tourism in India