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 Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi late in the evening. On arrival you will be received by our representative for transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 02 Delhi
Morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort,
built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort,
through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this
very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and
the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the
Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun’s tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj
Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutub Minar.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 03 Delhi – Corbett
Morning drive to Corbett (295 kms). Upon arrival in Corbett - check into hotel.
Corbett National Park –India's oldest and one of the best parks covering 1318 sq. kms
is situated in the Himalayan foothills with open grasslands & river Ramganga flowing
through its entire length. It is named after the famous hunter naturalist Corbett who,
between 1907 & 1939 tracked down and killed man eaters which had claimed an
aggregate of 1300 human lives. It is India's first & biggest Tiger reserve sponsored by
‘World Wildlife Fund’ supporting 50 mammals, 580 bird & 25 reptile species.
After a welcome drink and a short briefing on your stay at different lodges. Lunch is
served. Afternoon enjoy a game view drive to bijrani.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 04 Corbett – Dhikala
Breakfast at 0600 hours. Early morning enjoy a Game drive in Corbett national park for tiger tracking. Drive along Ramganga
river to look for the fish eating gharial and marsh crocodiles. With the possibility of seeing 5 species of Kingfishers, Pallas &
Himalayan Grey Headed Fishing Eagles, Osprey, Crested Serpent Eagle and of course the Mammalia, the safaris is magical.
Arrive Dhikala, the natural setting is awesome and the location is picturesque. Lunch/rest/relax and enjoy the panoramic view
of the grassland area and its abundant wildlife. The elephant ride from Dhikala provides the opportunity for close viewing of
wildlife.
Overnight at the Dhikala Forest Rest House. |
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Day 05 Dhikala – Rathuadab
The morning air in the jungle is crisp and fresh. Have a steaming cup of tea before breakfast and you start off early, as it is
more rewarding. You may spot chital returning to thick forest after having spent the night feeding in the open 'chaurs' you may
even catch a glimpse of a tiger returning after night's hunt. Your elephant will follow game paths through the jungle before
entering the Mandal valley. This is the most picturesque valley in Himalayas. The Mandal River flows through thick forest up to
Maidavan where it reaches an old forest "chowky" (guarrd post). You stop there for lunch and short rest.
The afternoon safari takes you up a wooded hillside, which has high mountains and thick forests. The lower reaches are dotted
with farmhouses surrounded by lush terraced rice fields. You follow the Mandal to Rathuadhab where your camp has been set
up for the night.
Overnight in camps. |
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Day 06 Rathuadab – Halduparo
This is the most exciting day as you visit Sonanadi (river of gold) Sanctuary. A heaven for wildlife, this sanctuary has recently
been included in the Corbett Tiger Reserve because of abundance of game. On the morning safari, your elephant follows the
old bridle path used by British officers who travelled on horses, (their ladies followed in palanquins carried by camp followers)
through the Palain River Valley to Mondiapani. There is old forest rest house here where you can stretch your legs and have a
quick lunch.
Day 06 Rathuadab – Halduparo (contd.)
After lunch your safari continues through the most beautiful part of your trip. Because of the bamboo forests here, one can
expect the wild elephants in this path. This sanctuary has the largest concentration of elephants. Herds of elephants gather
here to satisfy their enormous appetite by feeding on the tender green bamboo. The Palain River is perennial and provides
essential water for elephants. Your camp here is on the bank of the river. There is a "Machan" (water tower) from where you
can safely view the game coming to drink and bathe in the river.
Overnight in the Forest Rest House. |
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Day 07 Halduparao - Corbett
After a leisurely breakfast you bid good-bye to your elephant and the mahout. Your jeep will take you back through another
part of the Corbett Tiger Reserve to your hotel / resort. On the way, stop for lunch at one of the forest bungalows. You will
arrive before sundown in time to have dinner and watch a kumaoni cultural show.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 08 Corbett - Delhi
Early morning enjoy Jeep safari into the park for wildlife viewing and to spot Tigers. Later in the afternoon, drive to Delhi.
nternational airport (295 Kms) to connect your flight back home on the early morning of Day 09 (check in time at the airport is
03 hours prior to the time of departure). |
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Day 09 Delhi – Onward Destination
Depart Delhi. |
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