Corbett National Park

The call of the wild

Lying at the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett is not only India's very first National Park, but also its most beautiful. The 520 sq kilometers area of the park encompasses hills, river valleys, thick forests and grasslands, making it home to a large array of wildlife.

Corbett National Park is also covered under the Project Tiger, which is the largest wildlife conservation initiative ever undertaken.

"The park is named after the legendary hunter Jim Corbett who lived in this area for many years and wrote the book `The Man Eaters of Kumaon'."

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Corbett National Park

Day 1, DELHI TO CORBETT

Drive by private car with chauffeur from Delhi to Corbett. It takes approximately five hours to cover the distance of 260 km.

You stay for three nights in the Corbett Hideaway, a delightful resort set in ten acres of thick mango grove. The cottages have charmingly red tiled roofs and stone floors. Small private sit outs ensure a place to enjoy the greenery and the sounds of the nearby river. There is a tennis court, a billiards room and a swimming pool.

Day 2, CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

Set out early morning for an exciting safari on elephant back or by jeep to try to get a glimpse of the tiger.

You are likely to see the varied wildlife - elephants, leopards and Himalayan black deer. The grasslands are favourite spots for the pretty spotted chital, the large sambhar and barking deer (which calls out its distinctive bark on sensing a tiger on the prowl). The smaller wildlife includes the monitor lizard, fish-eating crocodile.

Watch out for the incredible range of birds: darters, cormorants, crested serpent eagles, black eagles, peregrine falcons ... the list goes on to a total of 580 species!

You return to the resort for a late but large breakfast. The afternoon is free to relax. Later in the afternoon is another jungle safari into the forests on the periphery of the park.

Day 3, CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

On this day you take an excursion by canter into Dhikala, the heart of Corbett National Park.

The park embraces the picturesque broad flat valley consisting of vast Savannah and surrounded by hills, crisscrossed by small rivers, providing habitats for different species of wild life. The Ramganga river meandering its way through the park with some deep pools and foaming rapids forms the main water source. Good size patches of thick elephant grass growing along the river banks and moist localities make excellent habitat for the tiger.

Day 4, CORBETT TO DELHI

Today, you drive from Corbett to Delhi where your tour ends.

Alternatively, you can drive from Corbett to Rishikesh to follow our Rishikesh & Haridwar module.

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Ideas to personalize this sample itinerary:

There are plenty of ways to change this sample itinerary, either to extend your stay or experience different areas in more detail.

Visit the charming hill station of Nainital

Stay at the Naini Retreat, situated on the picturesque Ayarpatta Slopes overlooking the Naini Lake.

Watch the Aarti ceremony in Haridwar

Stay at the Haveli Hari Ganga, a beautifully restored mansion right on the banks of the holy river Ganges.

Seek knowledge and peace in Rishikesh

Stay at the Rainforest House, a small boutique guesthouse on the banks of the waters of the Ganges.

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Highlights
  • Stay in a delightful resort set in ten acres of thick mango grove
  • Take an elephant and jeep safari in Corbett National Park
Duration

Departure

Daily from Delhi
The best time to travel is from 15 November to 15 June. Corbett Park remains closed from mid-June to mid-November

Price

From 821 USD per person - based on 2 people sharing

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on twin share basis at selected hotels
  • Stay on full board basis
  • All park excursions by jeep, elephant and canter
  • All park entrance fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with private chauffeur
Tour price excludes
  • International flights