Corbett Tiger Reserve
India’s first national park (established 1936), and the birthplace of Project Tiger (1973).
Nainital District
Ramnagar
The gateway town to Corbett Tiger Reserve, India’s oldest national park.
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The story
Discover Ramnagar
Ramnagar itself is a workaday market town, but it’s also the gateway to Corbett Tiger Reserve — established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, India’s first national park, and the site where Project Tiger was launched in 1973. Most of what travelers come for happens through the reserve’s own gates and permit system, with Ramnagar as the town where you actually stay, eat and arrange a visit.
Best time
November – June (individual zones have their own seasonal access — confirm current status through the forest authorities)
Ideal duration
2–3 Days
Travel style
Wildlife • Nature • Family
Access
Road Access
Why visit
Why You’ll Love Ramnagar
Forest-department-regulated safari access
Entry is through specific gates and zones, controlled by the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
A genuine gateway town
Ramnagar’s own identity is built around servicing the reserve.
Go deeper
Places Worth Discovering
Corbett Tiger Reserve entry gates
Several forest-department-controlled gates provide access to different zones; specific gates and their seasonal status vary and should be confirmed before travel.
Make it yours
Experiences
Jeep safari (permit required, arranged through the forest authorities)BirdwatchingForest rest-house stays (where available, booked through the forest department)
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Featured Tours in Ramnagar
Fixed-departure tours with a set itinerary and date — pick one and book it as-is.
No fixed-departure tours in Ramnagar yet — a curated journey below can be tailored instead.
Curated journeys
Journeys Through Ramnagar
Starting itineraries our team tailors to your dates, group and pace.
New journeys through Ramnagar are being curated. Explore the destination story now and check back soon.
Plan the route
Getting Around Ramnagar
No fixed routes to Ramnagar listed yet — our team can still arrange private transport.
Plan Transport to RamnagarLocal knowledge
Know Ramnagar Through Locals
No dedicated Ramnagar specialist yet — our broader team can still help you plan.
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Stays in Ramnagar
Time it right
When Does It Feel Right?
Ramnagar is listed as a good visit in winter — we don’t have a specific note for this season yet, but our team can share more if you get in touch.
How Ramnagar compares
Adventure
60
Nature
90
Luxury
35
Crowds
45
Slow Travel
30
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