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Corbett

The enchanting land of roar, trumpet and song.

19 May to 24 May 2020

7 regular Safaris + 2 enroute Safaris | Best guides & drivers | Stay in the core of the reserve at the Dhikala Forest Lodge

Ramnagar, Uttarakhand.   (View All Batches)

Overview

In the days long gone by, the legendary Jim Corbett walked through these very woods, carving the way for preserving India's glorious natural history. This hallowed land would be ours to explore for these four days and the iconic 'Jungle of Roar, Song and Trumpet' would leave you deeply enthralled. India's first and the most storied national park would first leave you speechless, then turn you into an impassioned storyteller.


What to expect?

Set magnificently amidst the mighty Shiwaliks to its north and the great plains to the south, Corbett is probably the ultimate spectacle of Indian wildlife. This iconic land is beauty personified, with its humongous Sal canopies, white riverbeds, enchanting grasslands and the golden river, the pretty Ramganga. Tigers roam wild and free while elephants in hundreds patrol this colossus. Imagine waking up to the melodies of a hundred beautiful songbirds while elephants and deer make merry in the Ramganga as your gypsy rambles on, on the fabled Sambhar road, which is cocooned ever so prettily in between dense jungles on one side and the vast plains of the Ramganga on the other. 

This four day safari takes you right in the heart of Corbett National Park where we camp at the famous Dhikala Forest Rest House. This place is almost mythical, nestled in the deep core of the reserve, away from all civilization and where tigers are regularly spotted from the magnificent breakfast deck. Our chai-time stories about this place and the myriad of wonders it holds is what sets Beyond Wild apart. Our safari drivers here are the most passionate lot and they search for the many animals and birds with a glint in their eyes and a thunder to their gypsies. The rush they get after successfully tracking the Terai tiger or spotting the Spot-Bellied Eagle Owl high up on a tree is infectious. They make you fall in love with their jungle, their home, their ultimate paradise. Let the magic of this heaven in the Terai astound you. Let Corbett and its many charms and mysteries fill your senses with love and joy for an eternity.


Day 1
Arrive in Delhi latest by 6 pm-Take the train to Ramnagar

We assemble at the Old Delhi railway station and depart for Ramnagar by the 15013 3AC train at 10 pm from Old Delhi.

Overnight on the train.

Day 2
Morning and afternoon safaris in Dhikala.

We reach Ramnagar before sunrise and immediately enter Dhikala, after completing the entry formalities.

In the form of the morning and afternoon safaris, we get ourselves acquainted with the magic that is Dhikala! The winter light, the blue mist, a thousand song birds and the thrill of a tiger search would leave you enthralled. Spend the night at the fabled Dhikala Forest Rest house, 2 hours away from the nearest civilization!

Day 3 & 4
Morning & afternoon safaris-Overnight at Dhikala

Here we have morning and evening safaris into the famed grasslands (chaurs) of Corbett. Dhikala offers an uninterrupted panoramic view of the valley. We set out in search of the tiger that is often spotted in the open grasslands. A few elephants (more during the summer months) along the way would keep your camera shutters busy! On our jungle safaris, we also witness the rich avifauna of the region and go scouring for Cinereous Vultures, Himalayan Griffon Vultures, Tawny Fish Owls, Great Slaty Woodpeckers, red-billed leiothrix and many other birds. Our gypsy rambles on as we try to grasp the grandiosity of this captivating wilderness. With dense jungles, humongous Sal groves, deep ravines and evergreen rivers, this journey is magnificent. These drives would take you through Dhikala's chaurs (grasslands), the dense forests along Sambhar road, the mysterious area called 'Paar' where dwells Paarwali and her cubs and the Mota Sal patch of forest. These safaris would be intense, profound and magical. At night, as we sit on the observation deck and as countless stars shine down upon us, we truly fathom the grandeur of Corbett.

Day 5
Morning safari-Checkout Dhikala-Train to Delhi.

After one last safari in pretty Dhikala, we pack our bags and drive back to Ramnagar doing an en-route safari on the way. This is again an entire day's of wildlife viewing where we try and search for animals and birds those have eluded us till now. Some campers wish to make better photographs of the wildlife already sighted and we help them toward this too. This would be our last hurrah in the jungle and we give it our absolute best! At night, after dinner and regretful goodbyes to India's wildlife climax, we board the 3AC sleeper train back to Delhi. After checking out of Dhikala, we shall provide rooms for a hot shower.

Day 6
Reach Delhi before sunrise. Tour ends.

We reach Old Delhi railway station at 4 am from where we taxi-pool and drive to the airport to board our flights back home.

Highlights

  • A unique tour wherein we do 9 safaris in Dhikala, the heart of Corbett!
  • Explore the forest with top drivers and naturalists.
  • A brilliant chance to track and photograph the famed Terai tiger in its most pristine habitat.
  • An opportunity to see and photograph some of India's most cherished birds - the Long Tailed Broadbill, Scarlet Minivet, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Black Eagle, White Crested Laughing thrush, Indian Nuthatch, Great Pied Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Khalij Pheasant, the Blue Magpies, Tawny Fish Owl, Pied Falconet, Collared Falconet, Common Magpie, Spot-bellied Eagle Owl and many more.
  • Camp with some of our best wildlife experts and fall in love with this enchanting wilderness.
  • Stay inside the reserve at the famed Dhikala Rest House (alternatively Gairal or Sultan Rest House) for three days.
  • Learn about animal behaviour, the local ecology as well as the tips and tricks of wildlife photograhy from our experts.

Costs

4-men gypsy increment: 2,000/- INR per person

(What is this?)

Cost per child (5-10 years) sharing room with 2 adults: 20,900/- INR per child

Cost per child (below 5 years) who wants a separate seat in the jeep: 6,500/- INR per child

(GST of 5% extra on above costs.)

Booking amount: 50% of the tour cost.

Balance can be paid upto a month before departure.

Please note: 

1. Getting rest house bookings in Dhikala is extremely difficult and so please reserve your seat at least 60 days prior to departure.

2. In Dhikala, no mobile network works.

3. Please come along with a good pair of binoculars.

4. Dhikala serves only veg food (egg is served).

5. Liquor and smoking are strictly prohibited in Dhikala.

Inclusions

  1. Return transfers by Gypsies from Ramnagar to Dhikala and back.
  2. 7 (complete) + 2 (en-route) jungle safaris in the Dhikala zone of Corbett National Park in the company of expert guides and local drivers. This includes the park entry fees, driver and guide charges, and the vehicle rent.
  3. Accommodation with all meals at the Forest Rest house for 3 nights (meals starting with breakfast on Day 2 and ending with dinner on Day 5).
  4. Services of ‘Beyond Wild’ wildlife expert/s.
  5. Discussions, inputs and lots of knowledge-sharing on wildlife.
  6. Tips, tricks and sessions on wildlife photography and animal behaviour.
  7. Return Delhi-Ramnagar-Delhi train fare in 3AC coaches.
  8. Visits to genuinely local handicraft shops.
  9. Interactions with local wildlife experts and naturalists.
  10. A room for freshening up on the last day once back from Dhikala.
  11. The best safari drivers and guides to man our gypsies.

Exclusions

  1. Food during train travel.
  2. Any airfare.
  3. All Govt. Taxes as applicable.
  4. Personal expenses such as soft drinks, hard drinks, laundry etc.
  5. Any item not included in the list of inclusions.

Travel to and fro Delhi:

Please contact our head office at info@beyondwild.in for further details regarding the arrangements and we shall be more than happy to help you.


Pre - departure PDF:

Please go through our detailed PDF enlisting all the things to be taken care of pre-departure and during the tour, given along with tour essentials, packing lists, etc.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCRsrPS6okxU3SDvRyVfgj8Do2K6s_WV/view?usp=sharing

Booking Procedure

A 50% advance amount and a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver's License, OCI, Passport, Voter's ID, Government Employee's ID, school/College ID would all do for Indian nationals.

For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed) should be scanned and mailed at info@beyondwild.in or alternatively whatsapped at 09372253468.

Cancellation - Refund (On Tour Cost)

  • If cancellation is communicated 10 days (or less) before departure OR No Show - No Refund.
  • If cancellation is communicated 20 to 11 days before departure - 20% of tour cost refunded.
  • If cancellation is communicated 30 to 21 days before departure - 40% of tour cost refunded.
  • If cancellation is communicated 30 to 59 days before departure - 60% of tour cost refunded.
  • If cancellation is communicated 60 days (or more) before departure - 80% of tour cost refunded.
  • If cancellation is communicated 120 days (or more) before departure - Full Refund.