India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Himachal Pradesh

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 24.01.1976

Pin code: 244715

Status: Active

PO Name: Corbett National Park, Dhikala

Description: It is the oldest National Park in India and was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger. It is located in Nainital district and Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand and was named after hunter and naturalist Jim Corbett. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger Initiative.

Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post