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Corbett National Park Tour Package |
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Hotel & Resort in Corbett Park |
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Corbett Bird Watching Tour Package |
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Adventure in Corbett National Park |
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Forest Lodge in Corbett Park |
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Corbett Kumaon Birding |
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Duration : 10 Days and 9 Nights.
Destination : Delhi - Corbett - Almora / Binsar - Kumaoni Village Stay - Almora / Binsar - Bhimtal or Sat-tal - Delhi.
Day 01 : Delhi - Corbett (265 kms / 6.5 hrs)
Leave Delhi at 7 A.M. Reach the resort at Jim Corbett National Park – famed for the Royal Bengal Tiger - at 1.30 P.M. After settling into deluxe hotel, catch the afternoon jeep safari inside the Tiger Reserve for wildlife viewing. Overnight at Corbett.
Corbett Tiger Reserve: India's first national park, cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas at 3300 feet asl, spreads over an area of 520 sq km. The magnificent Ramganga River flows through the entire length of the Park. Corbett has the highest density of tiger in India. Other carnivores include the leopard, elephant, bear, deer. Basking along the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted gharial and the marsh crocodile. There are watch towers, elephant safaris and jeep safaris for wildlife viewing.
Day 02 : Corbett National Park
Take the morning safari inside the Wildlife Sanctuary for your tryst with the big cats. Elephants are also available for dense jungle safaris on a first come first serve basis. Those interested in angling can try hooking the mahsheer fish for sport. Birding treks and horse safaris are also exciting options for the enthusiasts.
In the evening, swap tall tales with fellow guests around a bonfire. Overnight at Corbett.
Day 03 : Corbett - Almora / Binsar (145 kms / 4 hrs)
Leave Corbett after breakfast and reach the resorts in Almora (5800-6300 feet asl) / Binsar (7000 feet asl) by lunch time. After settling into the resort imbibe the essence of another natural jewel of Kumaon. Take a short hike and perhaps catch the sun disappearing beyond the horizon, leave the sky ablaze as an artist's canvas.
In the foothills of the Himalayas with spectacular views, beautiful deep valleys, this is a picturesque hamlet. It is an ideal place for an idyllic sojourn in the lap of the mountains, amidst verdant forests, terraced fields and emerald meadows.
Overnight at Almora / Binsar. 
Day 04 : Binsar
Local sightseeing and excursions at
Almora / Binsar. Drive upto Jhandi Dhar (8000 feet asl) within the Binsar Sanctuary for a majestic view of the Himalayan panorama - the snow clad peaks of Kedarnath, Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot are visible from here.
The beautiful forests of Himalayan oak and rhododendron are excellent for walks and soft treks. Nearby is the Chitai or Golu Devta Temple revered by the local population and 38 kms away is the magnificent, 10th century temple complex of Jageshwar dedicated to Lord Shiva, set amidst thick deodar woods, consisting of 124 exquisitely carved temples.
Overnight at Almora / Binsar.
Day 05 : Almora - Binsar
Village Walk and Home Stay. During the next two days you take  soft hikes through terraced fields and forests to a local village and spend the night there. The guided trek begins and ends at the Resort in Almora / Binsar. The concept of the "Village Trek“ is unique as it provides an insight into the lives and daily routine of the Kumaoni villager. Overnight stays in the village houses gives you a chance to experience their warm and genuine hospitality. The accommodation is rustic but clean and has all the basic amenities.
The walks end at a different village each afternoon.
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village houses have been partially renovated and toilets and bathrooms added without spoiling the ambience. After a day’s walk you can freshen up with a hot bucket bath. Food is cooked hygienically and mineral water is provided. In the cold season the houses are heated with bukharis (stoves fired with wood).
Overnight at the village home.
Day 06 : Almora - Binsar
Village Walk and Hone Stay. Walking on the old village trails you pass through picturesque villages with slated roofs, where the houses have wonderfully carved doors and windows, along terraced fields, waterfalls and winding streams, past old flour mills and pine, cedar, oak and rhododendron forests. The Himalaya and valley views along the ridges are magnificent.
If you can make it between mid February and April you will be rewarded with the lovely sight of the rhododendron flowers in bloom. En route you get to visit ancient temples, between 1000 to 1200 years old. The walks vary from gentle to slightly steep and are suitable for every person moderately fit and take you between 1450m to 2250m (4800-7500 feet).
On arriving freshen up and enjoy a welcome drink while traditional Kumaoni food is cooked by the villagers. Stretch out with refreshments in a quaint, stone garden, overlooking small fields. The landlord while preparing the dinner hops in and out of his fields to get fresh vegetables and herbs for your meal. Guests are welcome to watch and help! Relax, chat with the locals listening to tales of the past. On the last evening after a delicious dinner you can enjoy an evening of traditional Kumaoni folk dances and music with a bonfire (at extra cost).
Overnight at the village home.
Day 07 : Binsar (Having experienced the heritage of Kumaon)
After breakfast, leave the village home and drive back to the resort at Almora / Binsar in time for lunch after having experienced the heritage of Kumaon and the village culture. An evening for relaxation and introspection on the many hues of life.
Overnight at Almora / Binsar.
Day 08 : Binsar - Bhimtal or Sat-tal (24 kms / 1/2 hr)
Leave Almora / Binsar after a leisurely break fast and reach Bhimtal or Sat-tal. These are quaint little hamlets with the tranquility of mountain lakes as their main attraction.
Sat-tal and Bhimtal are at about 4525 feet asl.
Bhimtal with its picturesque lake, popular for boating, perked by an island (for enjoyable picnics) is believed to be full of Mahabharata legends.
Bhimtal also offers many opportunities for bird watching.
Sattal, literally meaning seven lakes - is a group of small lakes nestled together, about 23 kms from Nainital where one can see nature’s beauty at its best. Boating is the prime recreation facility; however for the more adventurous, this is the perfect setting for bird watching, trekking and other such activities.
After settling into the hotel, visit the shimmering mountain lake for boating. Overnight at Bhimtal or Sat-tal.
Day 09 : Bhimtal or Sat-tal
Catch the bird trail through the forest or sink a hook in the lake for the big fish or try to meet the eagles while paragliding.
Overnight at Bhimtal or Sat-tal.
Day 10 : Bhimtal / Sat-tal – Delhi (300 kms / 7 hrs)
Depart from Bhimtal / Sat-tal after breakfast. Reach Delhi in the evening. |
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