The Jim Corbett National Park is a retreat into the world of breathtaking landscapes, a rich heritage of wildlife and the protected home of the precious Bengal tiger. The first and the oldest national park of India, it was established in the year 1936, named after the hunter-turned-conservationist, Jim Corbett. Nestled in the hills of Uttarakhand in the Nainital District, Corbett National Park is one of the most sought after wildlife spots in the country, laden with a diverse variety of flora and fauna including 25 species of reptiles, 50 different kinds of mammals, 110 tree and plant species and as many as 580 different species of birds. Apart from a fascinating wildlife encounter, Corbett also offers many other points of attractions, spread in and around the region. Nature enthusiasts flock here from different corners of the world just to catch a glimpse of the royal Bengal tiger and to relax in the serene and peaceful abode of Mother Nature.