UTTARANCHAL:
CORBETT NATIONAL PARK
Introduction
Corbett has aptly been described as the land of
the Roar, Trumpet and Song. It represents a scene
of remarkable beauty.Corbett had the proud distinction
of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration
of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity
of the Reserve is partly attributed to the variety
of habitat found here. Due to the location of the
Reserve in the foothills of the Central Himalayas
both Himalayan and peninsular flora and fauna is
found in the Reserve. The grasslands are locally
known as Chaurs, are limited. The largest grassland
is the Dhikala Chaur. Some of the best grasslands
including the famous Buxar Chaur and the Beri Chaur
got submerged under the Ramganga reservoir in 1974.
The areas made available as a result of the relocation
of the villages, Dhara, Jhirna and Kothirau in 1994
are being developed into grasslands through habitat
management. The Ramganga reservoir which came into
being in 1974 stretches over an area of around 82
sq. km. with one half each in Corbett National Park
and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. The Corbett Tiger
Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account
of habitat diversity. It is very rich in avifauna.
Zoological Survey of India has recorded over 585
species of resident and migratory birds here.
Conservation History
The Reserve area was named as 'Hailey National Park'
in 1936. This was renamed in 1954-55 as 'Ramganga
National Park' and again in 1955-56 as 'Corbett
National Park'. Its the oldest National Park of
India. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created
at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. The
original area of the Park was 323.75 sq. km. to
which 197.07 sq. km. was added later. An area of
797.72 sq. km. was added as buffer of the Corbett
Tiger Reserve in 1991. This area includes the whole
of Kalagarh Forest Division (including 301.18 sq.
km. area of Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary), 96.70
sq. km. of Ramnagar Forest Division and 89 sq. km.
The administrative control over the entire area
is that of the Field Director of the Reserve.
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ITINERARY
2 Days & 1 Night:
DAY-01: Arrive Bhadrakh by train transfer to jeep/car for 1½ hours drive to the nearest port. Transfer to boat for a cruise through Baitarani River and the timeless backwaters of Bhitarkanika; en route look out for massive crocodiles basking on mudflats. On arrival at Dangmal Island transfer to rooms for freshening up followed by a visit to the crocodile-rearing center. In the evening, enjoy the BACKWATER DRIFT until sunset. Post Dinner get out on the wildlife trail on foot with flashlight under a starry sky. Enjoy!
DAY-02: Wake up with bed tea. After a brief ablution break, depart for a 3.3km trek through dense mangrove forests in the BHITARKANIKA TRAIL. Discover the King’s Hunting Beat house at the trail end where an ancient temple lies in ruins. Breakfast & Lunch onboard. Arrive CHANDBALI. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
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3 Days & 2 Nights:
DAY-01: As in 2 DAYS & 1 NIGHT (Above)
DAY-02: Wake up with bed tea. After a brief ablution break, depart for a 3.3km trek through dense mangrove forests in the BHITARKANIKA TRAIL. Discover the King’s Hunting Beat house at the trail end where an ancient temple lies in ruins. Breakfast onboard. Depart for a cruise to the BIRD ISLAND. Evening Tea & Snacks on board. Stargazing, River Drift etc. Dinner & rest in Forest Rest House.
DAY-03: Depart for the port of embarkation after lunch. Lunch en route. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
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4 Days & 3 Nights:
DAY-01 & 02: As in 3 Days & 2 Nights (Above)
DAY-03: Post breakfast depart for the GAHIRMATHA COAST- nesting home to the millions OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLE. On arrival transfer to the Forest Rest House (in one of the islands, one has to walk 2 kms to reach the rest house through an exciting nature trail). Enjoy the virgin beaches all by yourself. Evening beach bonfire, Stargazing and an experience of the sound of silence.
DAY-04: Depart for the port of embarkation. Lunch en route. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Accommodation in Twin / family sharing with all meals (from lunch on first day to lunch on the last day including bed tea, breakfast, meals, evening tea/coffee with snacks). Transportation by Jeep / Car / Boat Ex. Bhadrakh. PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Anything not mentioned above. Camera Fees, Mineral water, Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages CHILDREN: Below 3 years Free. Between 3-5 years @25% & between 5-11 years @ 75% of the package costs. Foreigners please ask for separate rates, owing to the differential rates for Accommodation, Entry Fees & Other levies.
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