Corbett National Park
The Corbett National Park is India's first and best park and it encompasses over 520 sq. kn along the banks of the Ramaganga River. Named after Jim Corbett, the popular British sportsman and naturalist, this park is just 300km Northeast of Delhi in the foothills of the Himalayas. This sanctuary park has been protected since 1973 and the forest belt along the Terai Region is one of the finest habitats for tigers.
Proposed Itinerary
Day one: Delhi
Corbett National Park: Morning drive: 262 kms. To Dhikala (Corbett National Park) Check-into Tiger Tops Forest Lodge / Similar hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Simple Hotel. Food: B
Day two: Corbett National Park: Morning and afternoon - park safari for game viewing.
The Jim Corbett National Park is home to a very wide variety of animals including predators and prey. This park is a refuge for many big cats (tigers, leopards, jungle cats, fishing cats) and the animals they hunt (various deer species, wild boar, and other smaller animals). There are Sloth bears and Black bears in different regions along with wild dogs and Jackals as well. The enormous elephants here are part of the main attraction as well as the different crocodiles by the Ramganga River. Two animals that can be found in all parts of the park are the Langur and Rhesus monkeys. These monkeys provide warning or all the wildlife in the park by screaming their loud alarm calls whenever a tiger or leopard is spotted in the tree tops.
Day three: Explore Corbett National Park:
Morning - park safari for game viewing. Afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Simple Hotel. Food: B
Day Four: Corbett National Park:
Morning park safari. Afternoon drive to Delhi.
This is sample Itinerary and can change to meet the changes in the field conditions
Dates and Price
Price:
US$549 ONLY for Global Crossroad Volunteers
Dates:
To be determined by country coordinator (Most likely at the end or middle of the volunteer program)
What's Included
- Accommodation - Bed & Breakfast basis.
- A/C medium car for transfers and excursions as per itinerary.
- Services of an accompanying English-speaking guide.
- Comprehensive travel insurance
What's Not Included
- Any expenses of a personal nature like phone calls, camera fee, table drinks, tips etc. airport
- tax, insurance etc.
- Entrance fees
- Lunch and Dinner