Places to visit nearby destination - Corbett
Garija Devi
Garija Devi (10 km from Ramnagar) is fast becoming a major
tourist attraction in recent times. Situated on the Kosi
River, the place is a perfect retreat for the tourists.
Kaladungi
Located on the main route to Nainital from Dhikala, Kaladungi
was the former residence of the legendary hunter, Jim Corbett.
He was the man who helped in establishing this fine national
park.
Kalagarh Dam
 Kalagarh Dam, situated at the south-western tip of the
Corbett National Park, is one of the best place in the region
for bird watching. The dam that played havoc with the ecological
system of the region in 1970s now attracts a great number
of migratory waterfowl in the winters. There are also many
nature-walking routes nearby.
Rampur
Situated around 125 km from Corbett National Park, Rampur
was formerly a princely state which later became a part
of Uttar Pradesh after independence. The place is famous
for its library with more than 12,000 rare manuscripts and
a fine collection of Mughal miniature paintings. Rampur
is famous—rather infamous—for the Rampuri dagger.
Ranikhet
 Situated some 103 km from Dhikala, Ranikhet, as the name
suggests, is a beautiful and quiet hill station at an altitude
of 2,000 metres above sea level. It has a pleasant climate
with mild summers and chilled winter. This is one of the
few unexplored destinations in the country where you can
find a serene environment, traffic-less streets, and hospitable
people.
Sitabani
Sitabani is a place traditionally associated with the Ramayana
as it believed that Sita was exiled by Rama here. Sitabani
is a birdwatchers/’ paradise and there is an ashram tucked
away in the jungle. Panthers and other wildlife move to
Sitabani when the tourist season is on in Corbett. |
