Corbett National Park

Duration: 03 nights & 04 days

Best season: November-March

An exclusive elephant safari in the periphery areas of Corbett Tiger Reserve. This elephant safari takes you through the mysterious thick forests, deep Valleys and the rugged trails of Corbett NP national park that offer a lingering thrill to the adventure seeker.
We take you on this thrilling elephant safari, in the style of yester years- from the first ray of the rising sun to evening's deepest glow, the landscape unravels the untaught harmony of the primitive wild.

The abundant airborne species, the mysterious wild and the picturesque valley come together to offer a romance hitherto unseen, unheard or untold. To enhance this unique experience you are accompanied by an English speaking naturalist. We provide 4 WD jeeps for transport and services that are best suited for the rugged terrain of Corbett National Park.

ITINERARY

Day 01:
0600 hr.: Arrive for lunch in Tiger Camp. A resort, situated in the fringe areas of Corbett National Park. You drive through the rich agricultural belt of Western U.P. and into the newly created state of Uttaranchal.
1300 hr.: Check-in / Lunch in the dining hall (Gol Ghar).
l430 hr.: We depart for a jeep safari to the Bijrani Range Forest of Corbett NP to find the elusive tiger. Corbett Park with its varied topography, diverse flora & fauna, the beauty of the rivulets, the natural splendour of its landscapes, is precious nature heritage.
1800 hr.: Drive back to the resort for a refreshing cup of tea.
1900 hr.: Orientation talk on your tour, followed by a slide show on the flora & fauna of the area you will visit during your elephant safari.
2000 hr.: Dinner / overnight at the resort.

Day 02:
0600 hr.: Wake-up call / tea.
0700 hr.: After breakfast, we depart by jeep to Van Ghat in Corbett Tiger Reserve to start our elephant safari and trek.
0830 hr.: We commence the elephant safari - the Himalayan foothills are one of the natural wonders of the earth, with lush sub-tropical forests and the bountiful flora & avifauna, this is a tribute to the nature lover and the photographer of the wild. You can change seats with the Mahout and get the feel of driving an elephant. One can also try and catch the "Mighty Mahseer" - the famous fresh water fighting fish, on the Ramganga river. Equipment, tackle and expertise will be provided, fishing is allowed only on a "catch and release" system.
1330 hr.: After a hot lunch served on the banks of the Ramganga river, we continue the elephant safari. The experience of just being on an elephant - a silent bulldozer who has unmatched cross country abilities - is unexplainable in words.
1730 hr.: We arrive after leisurely riding our magnificent companion at Van Ghat River Lodge, built in characteristic Kumaoni (hill) style, for a refreshing cup of tea and overnight stay in the wilderness.
2000 hr.: After a wash & rest - we discuss the next day’s program over a sumptuous meal.

Day 03:
0600 hr.: Wake-up call/Tea.
0700 hr.: After breakfast we start on elephant back - always learning the mysteries of this wonderful animal. The bird life in this lower altitude wilderness is rich. Every flower truly enjoys the air that it breathes. The morning sun sets the hills on fire in their rich vibrant hues. The rough rocky terrain and the land formations are unbelievable.
1300 hr.: After giving our elephant a nice scrub and bath in the Mandal river enjoy the expertise of our chef, who prepares your hot lunch. We commence our elephant safari, meandering along the Mandal river, observing the terraced farms, and being followed by curious children, women and villagers, many of whom may be seeing an elephant for the first time. Here one has the opportunity to study the culture of Kumaon and you can also interact with the villagers, who are very simple and humble.
1600 hr.: We now leave our elephant and continue by 4WD Jeep back to Tiger Camp.
2000 Hr.: After a wash and brief rest join the naturalist for discussion and dinner.

Day 04:
0600 hr.: Wake-up call followed by breakfast.
0700 hr.: We depart by jeep for safari into Jhirna Range Forest of Corbett National Park - with its varied topography, diverse flora & fauna, the natural splendour of its landscapes, the park is a precious heritage. The bird life in this area is different and the chances of seeing leopard and ghoral (mountain goat) are high.
1100 hr.: We return to Tiger Camp. Lunch /rest. Depart for onward destination.

NOTE:

We are a personalized service organization and fully adept at providing luxury in the wilds. Timings are indicative and subject to local conditions, and are liable to change.
Please let us know the number of people travelling on this tour and we will send you the total cost. We also specialize in customizing the tour. Should you need any changes we would be happy to modify the itinerary.

The tour may include arrangements such as accommodation, travel, meals, permit, guides, activities etc. or services as required by the client.
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