Depart late evening by coach to Corbett (295 kms /7 ½ hrs)
CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
It is India's oldest and one of her best parks covering 1318 sq. kms
situated in the Himalayan foothills with open grasslands & river
Ramganga flowing through its entire length. It is named after the famous
hunter-naturalist Corbett who, between 1907 & 1939 tracked down and
killed man-eaters which had claimed an aggregate of 1300 human lives. It is
India's first & biggest Tiger reserve sponsored by 'World Wildlife Fund'
supporting 50 mammals, 580 bird & 25 reptile species. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 02 : Corbett
Arrive Corbett & check into hotel. Breakfast.
Morning at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the facilities of the
resort. Lunch.
Afternoon, Jeep safari into the park for wildlife viewing and to spot Tigers.
PARK POPULATION
Corbett has the highest density of Tiger in the country-- approximately one
every 10 sq km and it was here that the prestigious "Project Tiger"
was launched in 1973. Four species of deer -- hog deer, sambar, chital and
barking deer and other prey like the wild boar, are fodder for the tiger.
Besides the tiger, Corbett is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of
birds and 25 reptile species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan black
bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, varieties of lesser cats, dhole
the wild dog and an entire spectrum of colourful birds including water
birds, pheasants, jungle fowl and the Indian hornbill. Basking along
the banks of the Ramganga are the slender snouted Gharial and the mugger or
marsh crocodile. The river is rich in the magnificent mahaseer-- a fine
sporting fish prized by anglers, though angling is not permitted inside the
national park. Other varieties fish found here are the goonch and the brown
trout. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the
facilities of the resort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 :
Corbett / Delhi
OPTIONAL
- Early morning Jeep safari into the park for wildlife
viewing. Breakfast at the Resort Rest of the morning at leisure
After lunch, check out & depart Corbett by coach for Delhi
............................................................................................................... DELHI-SARISKA
(3 DAYS) Days 01
: Delhi - Sariska Morning drive from Delhi to Sariska (185
kms) Upon arrival check in at hotel. The Royal Hunting Lodge,
Sariska Palace Hotel, beckons you to a tryst with nature. Sariska is set
among valleys, hills and deep forests that change colour with the seasons.
It is home to an exotic variety of wild animals and beautiful birds. Here,
herds of spotted deer, play hide and seek with the shadows. And the big wild
cats, the Tiger, Leopards and Panthers roam free. Sariska Palace was built
by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar at the turn of the century, a royal hunting
lodge.
Late afternoon game drive to Sariska
Sanctuary to view wildlife. Overnight at hotel.
Day
02 : Sariska Early morning Sariska game drive. Afternoon
Jungle walk. Thereafter at leisure to explore the surrounding areas.