Places that you can visit around Corbett
Planning a trip to Jim Corbett? Do you want to make the best of your trip to Jim Corbett and around? Looking for the best destinations around Corbett National Park to spend your vacations? If you are planning to go on a trip to Jim Corbett along with some popular destinations in close distance, this article is surely for you. Don’t skip this and read till last.
Jim Corbett National Park is a dense and mesmerizing national park that can leave visitors in awe of its beauty. Along with just being a dense forest, it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna diversity and also a range of streams and rivers flowing while creating a scenic view. Whether you want to cover a weekend getaway or looking for a week-long trip, these destinations in the lap of nature will be worth visiting.
Nainital
When we talk about weekend destinations around Corbett, Nainital is a name that comes to the top of our list. It is one of the most popular hill stations in India with an eye-shaped lake where you can enjoy adventurous activities like boating, snow view, trekking, and paragliding.
Snow View Point offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The view becomes even more enchanting when the clouds roll in, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The driving distance between Nainital and the main entrance of Jim Corbett National Park is approximately 65 to 70 kilometers. The journey usually takes around 2 to 3 hours by car, depending on road conditions and traffic.
Bhimtal
Bhimtal is another town near Jim Corbett where you can find peace and solace in the lap of nature. It is approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Nainital and can be reached within a one-hour drive. Here you will see a beautiful lake in the middle where you can enjoy activities like boating and paragliding. Bhimtal is named after the legendary figure Bhima from the Indian epic Mahabharata. When you see Bhimtal Lake, there is an island in the center that you can reach via boating and have a fun and romantic dinner at the aquarium café that gives a mesmerizing view of the surroundings.
Naukuchiatal
When we are discussing Bhimtal, how can we skip this peaceful town name Naukuchiatal? Here also, you’ll find a beautiful lake with nine corners which is why it is known as Naukuchiatal Lake means a nine-cornered lake. This is just a few kilometers from Bhimtal and near the lake you can go on adventurous activities like boating, kayaking, horse riding, ziplining, and many more. Don’t forget to click some pictures while wearing the traditional dresses of Uttarakhand. You can also gulp some street food available near the lake and have chai-pakoda with your friends after having fun doing these amazing activities.
It is an ideal destination for those who prefer a quieter and more relaxed experience compared to the bustling tourist hubs like Nainital
Haldwani
It is a town that you will notice on the way while reaching Bhimtal or Naukuchiatal. The distance between Haldwani and Jim Corbett National Park is approximately 52 to 58 kilometers. The journey usually takes around 1 to 2 hours by car, depending on road conditions and traffic. Haldwani is well-connected to Ramnagar, and you can find various transportation options like taxis, private cars, or buses for the journey.
Here you can visit places like Kali Chaur temple, and Gaula River, check out fruit orchards at Bhowali, do some shopping, and consume the local delights like Bal Mithai and Aloo ke Gutke.
Hence, these were some of the places that you can visit on your trip around Jim Corbett. If you have some other places in mind, don’t forget to share them with us.
