Basking along the banks of Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the mugger or marsh crocodile. The river fine sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside the National Park. This book was highly valued by the local people for hunting down tigers that had developed a liking for human flesh. He 'shot' more wildlife with his camera than his gun. Excellent facilities for staying and viewing wildlife make Corbett one of the finest reserves in India.
Summer is best for observing the larger mammals and winter, for water birds.
The nearest airport to the Corbett park is the Pantnagar airport. The nearest railhead is that of Ramnagar. It is 51 kms from Dhikala. Entry to the forest is just outside Ramnagar. Ramnagar is on the Moradabad - Ramanagar branch line.