Trip Overview
As vacationers enter the region of Corbett, the diverse habitats of the avian treasures start coming into notice as the dense forest along with its many lakes, rivers, and valleys makes the perfect habitat for plenty of birds to live in the region. The Jim Corbett of Uttarakhand is also considered to be one of the important bird conservation areas in the country.
The park is among the top sites for birding enthusiasts as the sweet chirping of these colourful species of birds creates an awe-inspiring ambience to cherish every moment spent in the soul of nature. To let you introduce all these alluring and vibrant species of a nature tour we have brought this special 9-night and 10-day tour that will take you to the most fascinating bird watching destination of North India. This trip incorporates the ever-enchanting land of Corbett National Park, Nainital, Pangot, SatTal and Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary.
Inclusions/Exclusions
- Best Wildlife Accommodation
- Breakfast & Dinner as Per Itinerary Plan
- Corbett Jungle Safari
- Expert Guide During Safari
- Comfortable Transportation
- Recreational Activities at Resort
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expense
- Camera Fees
- GST
Top tour Highlights
- Stop for birding at Mongoli Valley.
- Spot the different beautiful species of birds around the region of Pangot.
- Explore the trails for nature walks and bird watching.
- Enjoy the spectacular view of the Ramganga River.
- Pay a visit to the holy temple of Garjiya Mata to offer prayers during the tour
Tour Plan
Day 1
On arrival at the airport, our representative will meet you at the airport arrival lounge and then transfer you to your pre-booked hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 2
Drive in the morning to Pangot (8 hours), a journey that takes you on one of the world's more spectacular mountain roads as we climb up into the Kumaon Hills on our way to this delightful "lake city". Afternoon birding with a guide near the lodge. One can stop along the way to look for birds that may include blue whistling thrush, red-billed blue magpie, blue-capped redstart, rusty-tailed flycatcher, grey-backed shrike, yellow-breasted green finch etc.
Overnight stay at Jungle Lodge.
Day 3
Birding at Pangot, Baggar, Timla Pani, Cheena Peak & Nainital. One can see slaty-headed & red-breasted parakeet, grey bushchat, long-tailed & grey-backed shrike, common kestrel, besra, chestnut-bellied rock thrush etc. Streaked laughing thrush is a common garden bird here.
Overnight stay at Pangot.
Day 4
Drive in the morning to Sat Tal (2 hours). The habitat offers species such as white-crested laughingthrush, rufous- gorgeted flycatcher, red-billed leothrix, Siberian rubythroat, rock bunting etc. This scattered and deliberately undeveloped area is one of the most pleasant destinations. Look for rufous-chinned & white crested laughing thrush, rufous-breasted accentor, greater yellow-naped flameback, speckled piculet etc. Return to Pangot in the evening.
Overnight stay at Jungle Lodge.
Day 5
Drive to Corbett National Park in the morning stopping en route for birding at Mongoli Valley. Corbett Tiger reserve has a spectacular avifauna diversity. Great hornbill, Pallas's fish eagle, grey-headed & lesser fish eagle, red-collared falconet etc. are some of the rare birds that are found in Corbett. More birds include jungle owlet, scaly-bellied woodpecker, red-breasted parakeet, Himalayan swiftlet, stork-billed & crested kingfisher and white-tailed & Siberian rubythroat.
Overnight stay at resort in Corbett.
Day 6
Drive early morning to Dhikala tourism zone. Arrive at the main tourist complex in the afternoon. Afternoon visit to the grasslands for birding. Overnight stay at Dhikala Forest Lodge. Birding in the lower jungle track along the Ramganga river is very rewarding for water birds such as river lapwings, waders, mergansers and other waterfowl. While relaxing at the lodge or visiting the grasslands one can see long-tailed nightjar, jungle owlet, spot-bellied owl, common stonechat, black francolin, purple and crimson sunbird, golden-fronted & orange-bellied leafbird, black-shouldered kite, hen harrier, changeable hawk-eagle, chestnut-tailed starling etc.
Overnight stay at resort in Corbett.
Day 7
Morning elephant safari through the grasslands and dense forests. This is the best mode of transport for tiger-tracking. Return for breakfast and then spend time till lunch on a watchtower overlooking a water hole. Drive to Tiger Camp stopping en route for birding. Some of the best birding areas of Dhikala are Sambhar Road and Khinanauli. One can expect to see great slaty woodpecker, great hornbill, puff-throated babbler, white-rumped shama, pallas's fish eagle etc. Arrive resort for dinner and overnight stay
Arrive resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8
You will explore the river edge at Kumeria for tawny & brown fish owl, Asian barred owlet, plumbeous redstart, brown dipper and the three species of fork tails. Other species that are possible in the forest are crested tree swift, spangled drongo, blue bearded bee-eater etc. Afternoon birding near Garjia temple on Kosi river.
Overnight stay in resort in Corbett.
Day 9
Morning drive in Jhirna Range forest. Drive back to Delhi at noon. Arrive Delhi in the evening (6-hour drive). On arrival check in at hotel, Evening free.
Overnight stay at hotel in Corbett.
Day 10
Morning drive to Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Bird watching in the sanctuary, In the evening drive to Delhi International airport time to Catch flight for onward destinations.
