Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Corbett - Lohachaur - Kanda - Dhikala - Mundiapani - Gujjar Dera - Haldupardao - Delhi
Tour Package Cost in dollars: 120 per person /per day on a twin sharing basis. Single supplement rates are available on request.
Tour is inclusive of:
Game drives in 4X4 jeeps
Elephant rides
Nature hikes
Accompanying resident naturalist, kitchen staff and camp staff
Boarding and Lodging charges
Day 1: Arrive at Corbett Camp
Proceed on an early morning drive to Corbett Camp. On arrival, check in and have lunch. After a restful siesta, go on a walk to the nearby forest along the river in the evening. Study the flora and fauna at ease. Return to the camp for bonfires, barbeques and an enjoyable dinner. Overnight stay at the camp in Corbett.
Day 2: Corbett Camp - Lohachaur
Today you go on an early morning jeep safari to the Corbett Tiger Reserve via the Durgadevi gate. Travel past the Ramganga Valley laden with moist sub-tropical forest and a plethora of birds, animals, reptilian and insect species. Lunch at the Domunda (where Ramganga and Mandal rivers meet). Continue your jeep safari through the Chunars village (a hill tribe skilled at wooden pots) to reach the 20th century Old forest rest house at Lohachaur. On arrival, check in at the rest house for dinner and overnight stay in Lohachaur.
Day 3: Lohachaur - Kanda
Today you will continue your jeep safari along the Mandal River, hamlets, Sal forest to reach maidavan chowki. Stop for lunch. Continue to Kanda, a rest house located on the highest elevation point in the tiger reserve. This viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the Dhikala Chaur and the Ramganga Reservoir. Dinner and overnight stay at the rest house in Kanda.
Day 4: Kanda - Dhikala - Kanda
Today, you go on an early morning drive to the national park. Breakfast en route. After game-viewing, lunch at Dhikala. Later in the evening, drive back to Kanda for dinner and overnight stay in Kanda.
Day 5: Kanda - Mundiapani
Today you will proceed on an early morning jeep ride to Rathuadhab forest rest house. On arrival, move to meet the mahouts who will be in charge of steering the elephants on the right course. Check out the elephant chosen for your jungle safari. Post breakfast, travel to Mundiapani forest rest house. On arrival, check in at the rest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Mundiapani - Gujjar Dera
Today you will move for an early morning elephant sari to Gujjar Dera (Palain Valley) via Vatanvasa gate and Palain River. Arrive at the place for lunch. Interact with the Gujjars (the most dominant tribe even in the upper reaches of Himalayas who are by profession nomads and shepherds) and enjoy their hospitality on your overnight stay in the tents.
Day 7: Gujjar Dera - Haldupardao
Wake up early morning for a refreshing elephant back ride along the Palain River. On arrival at Haldupardo forest rest house in the afternoon. Check in and enjoy a lavish lunch. Post lunch move for a jeep ride for game-viewing at the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary near Corbett. Return to the rest house for overnight stay.
Day 8: Haldupardo - Delhi - Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, spend the morning saying your farewells to the touring party and leave for Delhi. Lunch en route. Arrive in Delhi by evening from where you can continue your journey back home or to your onward destination.
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