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Wildlife Safaris in Corbett National Park:
Wildlife, Jeep and elephant Safaris are the ideal
way of exploring the Indian land. In fact, jungle safari
tours have added excitement and fun to the journey. There
are number of ways to cover the Jim Corbett National Park.
Jim Corbett National Park endorses Jeep Safari, Horse
Safari, Bird Safari, Elephant Safari, Fishing safari and
the Nature walk.
You can explore the richness of flora and fauna with the
Safari that unfolds the beauty of the Jim Corbett Park in
India. Wildlife Safari of this park is a delight for
adventure lovers and wildlife photographers. Away from the
confines of mundane life, the Corbett Jeep safari is a
journey into the world that is still untouched by
mechanization. The Indian wildlife safari explores the
basic wilderness still alive in the Jim Corbett National
Park. Several species of deer, sloth bear, wild boar,
fresh water dolphin, leopard, the marsh mugger and gharial
crocodiles, over 450 species of birds and the elusive,
nocturnal Royal Bengal tiger…you can find them at the
verdant Jim Corbett National Park.
Bird Watching Safaris in Corbett
National Park: Birds
occupy a very significant place in Indian culture and
tradition. The steed of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the
Universe, is a giant bird. The epic Ramayana tells of a
bird injured trying to rescue the kidnapped wife of Lord
Rama. The bird song of the koel signifies the end of
winter. The cawing of a crow indicates the arrival of
guests - the inclusion of birds in myths and superstitions
is endless. And no wonder - there are more than 1200
species of birds in nearly 2100 forms native to India with
a large number of migratory birds visiting during the
winter months. No wonder ancient love songs tell of birds
carrying messages to the distant beloved! There are a
number of wildlife sanctuaries in the country where the
bird enthusiast can see the wonder of Indian avian life.
For instance, the Bharatpur bird sanctuary whose marshes
provide a huge breeding area for native water birds and a
temporary home to a large number of migratory birds,
including the Siberian crane in the winter months. The
adjoining Thar desert boasts of the Great Indian bustard
while the Corbett National Park in the foothills of the
Himalayas houses 585 species of birds, greater than the
total number of bird species found in Europe, in an area
of just about 520 sq km. In Andaman and Nicobar’s six
national parks and over ninety wildlife sanctuaries, about
250 species and sub-species of birds can be seen. Some of
the wildlife sanctuaries a keen birdwatcher should visit
and the birds which can be seen there are described below
Corbett Bird Tour Package: 3 nights-4 days: Best season:
mid November-mid June
* This tour can be customized
Day 01 Delhi-Corbett National Park
Arrive at Corbett Wild Lodge by noon. After lunch, you
will be taken for a 4WD safari to Bijrani / Jhirna /
Sitabani range forest for tiger tracking and wildlife
viewing. The duration of safari is about three to four
hours and is conducted early morning or in the afternoon
till sunset. Each jeep can seat upto four persons
comfortably. Besides the visitors, the jeep has an expert
driver and a nature guide.
Overnight stay in comfortable cottage in Corbett Wild
Lodge.
Day 02 Corbett National Park
Meals: breakfast in Corbett Wild Lodge, lunch on own &
dinner in Bijrani/ Dhikala
After breakfast, drive onward for Dhangarhi gate for entry
to Dhikala tourism zone. Visit the Interpretation Centre.
Jeep safari through the stately dense Sal jungle and the
wildlife adventure of Corbett begins. Jeep Safari by the
lower jungle track along the Ramganga River accompanied by
an expert guide. A great opportunity for viewing wildlife,
especially the tiger in its natural habitat. Cross the
river at Gethia Rao Bridge for the Kanda Range, where Jim
Corbett shot the famous Kanda man-eater. Arrive at the
main tourist complex, Dhikala. Lunch and relax a bit in
the serene, lingering quietness of the park and capture
the panoramic expanse on your camera. Visit one of the
best wildlife libraries of India.
You will be given an elephant ride, if available otherwise
an afternoon safari on a track along the periphery of the
core area. An exciting drive through the unforgettable,
sylvan beauty of the Khinanauli range offers wildlife
viewing in plenty and a chance sighting of the elusive
tiger. Return to the to tourist complex. Film show on
wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay. Please note that the
accommodation in Dhikala is not luxurious.
Day 03 Corbett National Park
Meals: breakfast in Dhikala, lunch on own & dinner in
Corbett Wild Lodge
If you have not done an elephant ride the previous
afternoon, you will be taken on an elephant in the morning
(optional and subject to availability) through the open
chaurs (grasslands) and dense forests by an unconventional
route. This is the best mode of transport for wildlife
viewing. Return for breakfast and then again drive by jeep
to the scenic lake area - wait a while for a chance to
sight the marsh crocodile basking in the sun. Visit the
Jhirnajhali area for viewing the famous gavial - fish
eating crocodile. Lunch and drive back to Corbett Wild
Lodge. The drive is a safari in itself. Arrive at Corbett
Wild Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04 Corbett National Park-Shitlakhet-Delhi/Agra
Meals: breakfast in Corbett Wild Lodge, lunch in Pines
Birding Lodge
Drive to Shitlakhet (4 hours) in the morning to see the
snow clad peaks of central Himalayas. Spend the day
birding / trekking at Shitlakhet or visit Ranikhet. Lunch
at Pines Birding Lodge. Drive back to Delhi (9˝ hours) via
Nainital/ Bhimtal OR to onward destination OR drive to Lal
Kuan (4˝ hr.) station to connect overnight train to
Mathura at 1900 (railhead for Agra). Or one can connect an
overnight train to Delhi from Kathgodam at 2040 hours.
Note: Extension tours available to other sites in the
Himalayas ( Kausani, Mukteswar, Binsar), Agra-Jaipur
sector; Dehradun-Rishikesh sector or other tiger reserves
in Central India..
Suggested Wildlife Tours
Bird Tour in Corbett National Park
Places Covered : Delhi-Corbett National
Park-Ranikhet-Delhi/Agra
Fishing & Angling Tour in Corbett National Park
Places Covered : Delhi-Corbett National Park-Pancheswar-Delhi/Agra
Tiger Hotspots
Places Covered : Kanha National Park-Bandhavgrah National Park-Corbett Park
Elephant Back Safari Tour in Corbett National Park
Places Covered : Delhi-Corbett National Park-Delhi/Agra.
Exploring Kumaon Himalaya through Forest
Rest Houses.
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