- Jim Corbett National Park is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand in India.
- It is situated in the Kumaon and Pauri-Garhwal Regions of Uttarakhand State.
- It is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas.
- It spans across the Patli Dun Valley and the Ramganga River basin.
- The park is located between the Siwalik Himalayas and the Terai region.
- The park holds the distinction of being India’s oldest national park (first national park of India).
- It also stands as Asia’s first national park.
- In 1936, the park was initially established as Hailey National Park, named after Sir Malcolm Hailey, the Governor of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) at that time.
- In 1954-1955, the park underwent a renaming process and was called Ramganga National Park, derived from the name of the Ramganga River that flows through the park.
- In 1956, it was renamed yet again as Corbett National Park after the Jim Corbett. Jim Corbett was a British-Indian hunter, naturalist, and conservationist, who played a key role in its establishment.
- In 1973, the park was granted the prestigious status of a tiger reserve, becoming the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
- Area: The Jim Corbett National Park cover an area of 520 square kilometres. The park is a core area of Corbett Tiger Reserve.
- The park area is mountainous and lies in the Bhabar-Terai Region.
- Zones: Jim Corbett National Park is divided into six major different tourism zones:
- Bijrani Safari Zone
- Jhirna Safari Zone
- Dhela Safari Zone
- Dhikala Zone
- Durga Devi Zone
- Sitabani Buffer Zone
- Hills: The park is surrounded by hills:
- Nainital Hills
- Bhimtal Hills
- Naukichital Hills
- Rishikesh Hills
- Sattal Hills
- River: Ramganga River flow through the park. Some of the other prominent rivers and water bodies in and around Jim Corbett National Park:
- Sonanadi River
- Mandal River
- Palain River
- Kosi River
- Valley: Park encompasses the Patli Dun valley formed by the Ramganga river.
- Flora: Sal, Sheesham, Khair, Rohini, Dhak, Jamun, Fig, Arjun, Bamboo, Amla, Harad, Bel, Grasslands etc.
- The Dhikala grasslands are a significant feature within the park.
- Fauna: Tiger, Elephants, Leopardsm, Barking Deer, Sambar Deer, Hog Deer, Chital, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bears, Himalayan Goral, Indian Pangolins, Great hornbill, Owls, Gharial, Mugger Crocodile, Indian Python, King Cobra etc.