The Jim Corbett National Park is India 's oldest national park and is located in Ramnagar in North India. It is known for its diverse wildlife and as the site for the launching of Project Tiger for Tiger conservation. The Corbett National Park and the adjoining Sonanadi Sanctuary form the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The park was first established on August 8 th , 1936 as Hailey National Park and was later renamed Jim Corbett National Park in honor of Jim Corbett, a legendary hunter turned conservationist. The wildlife found in the park is very diverse with a large species of mammals and nearly 600 species of birds - a naturalist's paradise! The park attracts thousands of visitors every year and has a good tourist infrastructure with ample accommodation options available, catering to different budgets. Among these accommodations are the Forest Rest House (FHR's) which are maintained and run by the government and are the only accommodation located within the protected forest area. This destination is perfect for a weekend getaway from Delhi and is well connected by road. Offering breaths of fresh air, magnificent animals parading on their lands, exotic birds perched on trees with their swirl of colours being visible from afar and the sun shining brilliantly on the clear lakes within the park is what makes Corbett as worthwhile as it sounds.
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