Walking in the footsteps of Jim Corbett and follow the elusive Tiger in the forests of Corbett National Park and explore one of the paradises for watching birds-Pangot

(TRAVPR.COM) INDIA - September 28th, 2011 - Corbett National Park is known for its varied wildlife, and as the site for the launching of the Project Tiger. Corbett National Park was one of the nine tiger reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. The original area of the Corbett National Park was 323.75 sq. km. to which 197.07 sq. km. was added later. In 1991, an area of 797.72 sq. km was further added as buffer area of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Its area includes Kalagarh forest division and Ramnagar forest division. The mammals found in the Corbett National Park include the Tiger, Elephant, Chital, Sambar, Nilgai (Bluebull), Gharial, King Cobra, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Hedgehog, Common Musk Shrew, Flying Fox and Indian Pangolin. Though Corbett is called the 'Land of the roar and trumpet', birding in Corbett and the surrounding areas is a great attraction for bird-watchers all around the world as nearly 600 species of birds can be seen here.

Pangot a small and neat village which ends before it begins is about 15 km from Nainital. Just 3 km from Kilbury, nestled in deep deodar forests it has a fantastic view of unbroken green valleys. With about 15 houses, a temple and couple of shops, it is small by any standard. A birder’s paradise, it is also a walker’s delight. The drive from Bara Patthar to Pangot is one of the most scenic though needing skill since the road is narrow and at places “toota phoota”. There are many explored and unexplored“pagdandis” (mountain tracks) in and around Pangot.

IT Nature Club will be walking in the footsteps of Jim Corbett and follow the elusive Tiger in the forests of Corbett National Park and exploring one of the paradises for watching birds, Pangot during the month of December. This exciting trail will start and end at Delhi from 18th September 2011 to 23rd September 2011.

To be part of this exciting trail, call +91 9845383882 or email us at itnatureclub@gmail.com.

IT Nature Club is a travel outfit specializing in weekend getaways and off-beat travels within India and South East Asia.

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