Jim Corbett National Park The First National Park in The Nation Jim Corbett National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the nation. Replete of nature's gems, the place is perfect for a memorable holiday. Simply head to the interesting park and choose accommodations from hotels near Jim Corbett National Park, for an unmatched holiday. The Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest and most celebrated national parks in India. Established in August, 1936 with the purpose to protect the endangering tigers in the nation, the protected area today is one of the most popular destination for adventure, jungle safari, see elephants and if lucky tigers as well, and sightseeing.
Originally, the park was named the Hailey National Park after Governor Hailey. It was later in year 1957 when the park got renamed to its current name. It was named after the British Jim Corbett, who played a major role in setting up the park and also was locally revered for shooting down the tigers who developed the taste for human blood. However, he is more popular as shooting the tigers with his camera rather than shooting them with his gun. Additionally, it was him who put Kumaon in the map of the nation by writing about it in his popular book titled "The Man-Eaters of Kumaon". In 1991 the park became more big when the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary got included in the Corbett National Park.