Flora
Flora inludes numerous trees and grasslands comprising of Sal (Shorea
robusta), the Sheesam (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea
integrifolia), the Ber (Zizyphus mauritians), Dhak (Butea monosperma), Bael
(Aegle marmelos), Simal (Bombax cieba), Jhingan (Lannea coromandelica) and
Khair (Acacia catechu), Palas (Butea monosperma), Amalatas (Cassia fistula)
and Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata), karipak, grewia, kurha,, marorphali,
bakli, tendu, pula, sain etc.
Fauna
Park is known for the diverse fauna. Tiger, Elephants, Himalayan Black
Bear, Hedgehog, Flying Fox, Leopards, Jungle cat, The sloth bear, Jackal,
Yellow throated marten, Himalayan palm civet, Indian grey mongoose,
Porcupine, Black naped hare, Gharial, Langur, Goat Antelpoes , Turtles,
Tortoises, The Indian python, and Indian pangolin Viper, Cobra, Krait and
King cobra.
Avifauna
The
park comprises of around 600 species of native and migratory birds. Among
the migratory birds most commonly seen are Great Crested Grebe, Black
Storks, Sandpipers, Snipe, Graylag Geese, White Storks, the Great
Black-headed Gull, and White and Rosy Pelicans. Other native birds which
attracts the adventurous visitors are Indian Alpine Swift, the Dusky Crag
Martin, Orioles, Drongos, Pies, Babblers Striated Swallows, Black Partridge,
Green Pigeons, Parakeets, Cuckoos, Hornbills, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Peafowl,
the Red Junglefowl, White-crested Kalij Pheasant, Spotted Owlet, the
Franklin's Nightjar, Crested Serpent Eagle, the Black-winged Kite, the the
Himalayan Grey-headed Fishing Eagle Cormorants, the Darter, the Grey Heron,
Egrets, the Cattle Egret, the White-necked and Black-necked Storks, the
Spotbill, the Large Pied Wagtail and White-capped Redstart.
Major Attractions
Ramganga Reservoir
Dhikala
camp near this reserve is home to Gharial, Marsh crocodile, Jackal, Wild
Boar, and many deer species such as Chital, Hog Deer and Sambar.
Ramnagar
It is located in the farm belt of Terai and known for the fishing camp.
Rajaji National Park and Dudhwa National Park must also be visited as it is
near to the Corbett National Park.
