Location

  • Uttarakhand
  • Mainly in Nainital and Pauri Garhwal regions.

Historical Importance

  • Established as Hailey National Park in 1936.
  • Later renamed Ramganga National Park.
  • Subsequently renamed Jim Corbett National Park.

Tiger Reserve

It forms the core of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Rivers

Important rivers/water bodies include:

  • Ramganga
  • Pallaen
  • Sonanadi

Ecological Importance

Habitat for:

  • Bengal tiger
  • Asian elephant
  • Leopard
  • Sloth bear
  • Gharial
  • Various deer species

UPSC Significance

Corbett is important for:

  • Project Tiger
  • Tiger conservation
  • Human-wildlife conflict
  • Wildlife corridors

Prelims Pointer: Corbett → Uttarakhand → Shivalik/Himalayan foothills → Ramganga landscape.