Elephant Safari at Corbett National Park, Elephant Safaris

The safari is a great combination of various ways to observe wildlife and the main attraction being riding the Pachyderm for an extended period of time. Elephant Safari in Corbett, takes you through deep valleys, dense forests and craggy trails without disturbance. The Elephant is the royal mode of transport. The height of the gigantic beast help to viewing the wildlife species very clearly. The gorgeous picturesque, natural beauty, cool and calm atmosphere, fresh and fragrant air add a majestic excitement in the Elephant Safari Tour. Besides traveling on the elephant, the tour plan includes various activities including game drives into the National Park, hikes for bird-watching, visits to local villages in the area, learning to ride the elephant, elephant baths...

The wildlife observed on the trip varies as we pass through the different terrains. Some mammal species that can be sighted are the Asian Elephant, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Sambar, Ghoral (Mountain goat), Rhesus & Langur Monkey, Wild Boar, Jackal, Civets, Porcupine, etc. The rare ones include the Bengal Tiger, Leopard and a variety of lesser cats, Hog Deer and Sloth Bear. The Mugger or the fresh water Crocodile, Gharial, Otters, Turtles and a variety of fish (Mahseer, Goonch etc.) are seen in and around the Ramganga River. Reptile species include Monitor Lizard, King Cobra, Rock Python, etc. Corbett is also a bird watchers paradise and has a bird count of over 600 bird species.

The produced sample itinerary was introduced by our senior & veteran naturalist Imran Khan years ago. After collecting the feedbacks from our guest, we are truly in position to customize an itinerary for you. For example, over a period of time lot of developments have taken place in & around proposed circuit & sighting of wildlife has not been very impressive. For all our travelers in approaching winter, we are suggesting small elephant back safaris extending to maximum of 02 full days & then retire to some of the very outstanding & exclusively located wildlife lodges within the forest. Here also, you continue with your AM / PM Game view both on Elephant & Jeep. Game is excellent here. Ask for our new itinerary (based on current game sighting updates) along with our exclusive maps of these places.

Day 01: Delhi Arrival Assistance and transfer to the Hotel. Day at Leisure.
Day 02: Delhi – Jims Jungle Retreat Depart Delhi early morning. Arrive at the Jims Jungle Retreat by lunch. Evening walk to the surrounding forest and riverside to observe the flora and fauna of the area. Back to the resort by sundown for campfire barbecue. Dinner and overnight.
Day 03: Jims Jungle Retreat to Lohachaur Early morning game drive by jeep from the resort to the Durgadevi gate and enter the tiger reserve on the Elephants. The journey takes you through a stretch of about 16 Kms through the Ramganga valley to Lohachaur - an Old forest rest house built in the early 1900’s. Enroute you shall pass through some excellent patches of fern laden moist sub tropical jungles and would hope to encounter a variety of wildlife. Lunch is served at Domunda - The confluence point of the Ramganga and Mandal rivers. Post lunch we trudge up the Mandal valley where we visit the ‘chunars’ - a Hill tribe who carve pots out of wood. Arrive at Lohachaur by evening. Overnight in the forest rest house / tents.
Day 04: Lohachaur to Kanda Early morning depart by jeeps to Rathuadhab forest rest house where we meet the Elephants and the Mahouts. Breakfast at Rathuadhab and we travel on the elephant to Maidavan chowki. Post lunch we drive in jeeps to Kanda the Highest forest rest house in the Tiger reserve. Kanda located atop a ridge on the Shivalik ranges is at an altitude of about 1100 mtrs and commands a breathtaking view of the Dhikala chaur and the Ramganga reservoir. Overnight in the forest rest house/tents.
Day 05: Kanda to Dhikala and back Early morning game drives into the national park with packed breakfast. Lunch at Dhikala and evening game drive back to Kanda. Overnight in the forest rest house/ tents
Day 06: Kanda to Haldupardao Early Breakfast and depart by jeeps to Haldupardao forest rest house. This is pure Elephant country and one can expect to see Elephant herds besides other wildlife. Arrive at the Haldupardao Forest rest house by noon. Post lunch a game drive into the Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary - a buffer sanctuary to the Corbett National Park. Overnight in the forest rest house and tents.
Day 07: Haldupardao to Mundiapani to Gujjar Dera - Palain Valley - Jims Jungle Retreat Early morning Jeep safari towards the Palain valley. Breakfast at Vatanvasa gate. After breakfast we carry on upstream along the Palain River. Arrive at the Gujjar dera by lunch. Post lunch drive back to the resort. Overnight at the Jims Jungle Retreat.
Day 08: Depart for Delhi Wakeup at leisure. Bid goodbye to team and depart for Delhi after breakfast. Packed lunch en-route. Arrive at Delhi by evening. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
Day 09: Delhi - Onward Destination Half Day morning sightseeing of the city. Check out from the Hotel and depart for onward destination. Transfer to the Airport / Railway Station is organized. End of Services.
Program Price - USD 2400/- per person (Minimum of 4 paying pax) The cost includes Accommodation in Delhi in a 5 star Hotel (Day 1 and Day 8) on B&B Plan. All transfer cost involved in the program by using a AC Toyota Innova. Two nights at the Jims Jungle Retreat. Four Days of Elephant Safari through the Jim Corbett National Park and adjoining forest areas. All meals ex-Delhi are included in the program cost. Accommodation in forest guest houses with basic amenities Services of a support team for the Forest. All forest fees, entries and licenses Elephants on Sharing Basis. Two people to one Elephant. Services of an experienced naturalist