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Tiger & Wildlife Tours |
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Elephant
Safari in India |
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Duration :: 7 Nights & 8 Days |
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Places to be Visit
:: Delhi - Corbett National
Park |
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Best Time to Visit
:: December to March |
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Day 1:: Delhi
Depart early from New Delhi to arrive for lunch at the wildlife
resort. 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.
Day 2:: Delhi-Corbett National Park
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 3:: Corbett National Park
Early morning Jeep Safari in the Gairal area and into the awesome
wilderness of the Park. Arrive at the wildlife resort |
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Request for a custom-made itinerary |
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Day 4:: Corbett National Park
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.
Day 5:: Corbett National Park
Arrive, after leisurely driving / riding, at Rathuadab Forest Rest
House, built in British bungalow style for overnight stay in the
wilderness.
Day 6:: Corbett National Park
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.
Day 7:: Corbett National Park
We take rest at Modiapani Forest Rest House & give our elephant a
break and a bath in the stream.
Day 8:: Corbett National Park
Start elephant safari for the Sonanadi sanctuary, going along the
rocky Plain river, the forested areas and scenery is spectacular.
After a hot water bucket wash, we get together at a campfire.
Overnight stay at the forest rest house |
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Request for a custom-made itinerary |
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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. Depart for the next destination. |
