The Wild In Corbett

Blessed with gorgeous landscape including forests, rivers and hills outside the park, Corbett as a destination today is far bigger than the national park itself. Thanks to its proximity to Delhi & its natural beauty, tourists coming to Corbett are not limited to real wildlife lovers only, and there is a range of fun and adventure activities that can be enjoyed. Corbett is the only major tiger reserve to offer accommodation in forest rest houses inside the park. So what makes it so special? Well, there's the stunning landscape, nestled between the Himalayan foothills and the Shivaliks, that is somehow more 'wild' than in most other parks. This wildness seems to rub off on the inhabitants of this paradise as well, with Corbett tigers and other wildlife still largely retaining their natural shyness of humans.

Itinerary

Daywise Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrival in Corbett

    The transformation of the landscape is quite interesting while on a trip to Corbett. Cities give way to sub-urban landscape with a few villages in between. A long string of hotels let's you know that you have entered Corbett. Drive past that and you are in lap of the vast spread of the Corbett National Park. Though named after the legendary hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett, strangely enough only one of the maneater tigers he shot, the Mohan Maneater, was from these forests. Blessed with gorgeous landscape including forests, rivers and hills outside the park, Corbett as a destination today is far bigger than the national park itself.

    Evening Safari

    Bijrani is one of the safari zones in Corbett National Park where you have a relatively higher chance of spotting a tiger.Bijrani has been home for some years now to the most well known tiger of Corbett, the 'supermom' Sharmili. Apart than the big cat, elephants, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar, yellow-throated martens and leopards, are some of the animals that can be spotted here. Though overall not the best zone for birding, you can often see both Great Hornbills as well as Oriental Pied Hornbills here.Depending on the area of your stay and availability, your safari will be booked in one of the zones from Bijrani or Jhirna of the Corbett National Park. Apart than the big cat, elephants, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar, yellow-throated martens and leopards, are some of the animals that can be spotted here.

  • Day 2

    Morning safari

    The thick forests and the grasslands provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife sightings. Jhirna is an excellent sight for birding as the topography is well suited for these winged creatures. Jhirna is one of the two zones that remain open for tourists throughout the year. The morning and evening safaris take you for 3 hour long drives through the beautiful zone of Jhirna.Depending on the area of your stay and availability, your safari will be booked in one of the zones from Bijrani or Jhirna of the Corbett National Park. Apart than the big cat, elephants, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar, yellow-throated martens and leopards, are some of the animals that can be spotted here.

    Evening river walk or Elephant joy ride

    One can't step foot on the ground while on a safari in Corbett National Park. However, the buffer zones around the park offer some excellent opportunities to witness wildlife while on a hike. The trail offers great birding and wildlife opportunities and even glimpses of big cats occasionally. However, even on days that the wildlife action is low, the experience of walking through these pristine jungles of Corbett is unforgettable. While jeep safaris inside the national park do provide a higher chance of spotting a tiger, it is quite a different experience to explore on foot virtually the same jungles and with big cat presence all around. Our expert naturalists will carry along a light breakfast that you can enjoy in the jungle while keeping a lookout across the foliage. If you're lucky, deer alarm calls may just provide the perfect accompaniment to your morning tea. The entire hike of 3 hours is enough to make you fall in love with the grand old jungle of Corbett.

  • Day 3

    Departure

    It's time to say goodbye to the forests of Corbett as you make your way back. The call of the wild will endure in your mind long after you're gone.

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