Day
01 :New Delhi
A nature walk accompanied by a naturalist, along the Kosi River. This area
is a birders' paradise. A slide show on the flora & fauna of the area.
Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park for tiger tracking. We drive along the
Ramganga, to look for the fish eating Gharial and Marsh Crocodiles. With the
possibility of seeing 05 species of Kingfishers, Pallas & Himalayan
Greyheaded Fishing Eagles, Osprey, Crested Serpent Eagle and of course the
Mammalia, the Safari is magical. Arrive at Dhikala, the natural setting is
awesome and the location 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.
Jeep to Gairal Lodge for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Jeep Safari
Early morning Jeep Safari in the Gairal area and into the awesome
wilderness of the Park. Arrive at the wildlife resort. Drive in the jeep to
get to the point where we start the elephant safari. Enroute visit Kanda
situated at an elevation of 1020 m, where Jim Corbett shot the Kanda
Man-eater. After a picnic lunch we start the elephant Safari in the
Himalayan foothills. The experience of just being on an Elephant - a silent
bulldozer which has unmatched cross country abilities. You can change seats
with the Mahout and get the feel of driving an Elephant. Arrive, after
leisurely driving / riding, at Rathuadab Forest Rest House, built in British
bungalow style for overnight stay in the wilderness.
Day 03 : Elephant Safari
We start a complete full day on elephant back, stopping Enroute at a
picturesque spot for breakfast, always learning the mysteries of this
wonderful animal. The birdlife in this lower altitude wilderness is rich. We
take rest at Modiapani Forest Rest House & give our elephant a break and
a bath in the stream. Start elephant safari for the Sonanadi sanctuary,
going along the rocky Plain river, the forested areas and scenery is
spectacular. We arrive at Halduparao Forest Rest House built in 1892 was
broken down by Wild Elephants and abandoned. The Sonanadi Sanctuary was
included in the Corbett Tiger Reserve and this Forest Rest House was
restored, a few years ago. After a hot water bucket wash, we get together at
a campfire. Overnight stay at the forest rest house.
Day 04 : Elephant Ride / Jeep Safari
Option of either going for an elephant ride or Jeep Safari or nature walk
with an armed guard in the Sonanadi Sanctuary area, for wildlife viewing.
After breakfast, we depart by Jeep with packed lunch via Sendhikhal / Saneh
/ Morghatti / Kalagarh / Jhirna / Dhela / Ramnagar, reaching the resort by
late evening.
Day 05 : Departure
Depart for the next destination.