Off-beat Kumaon Himalayas
Pangot-Ranikhet-Corbett National Park

06 nights & 07 days
Best season: April to June & mid-September to October

This tour can be customised

The districts of Uttaranchal comprising Corbett National Park , Nainital and Ranikhet offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the central Himalayas .

Day 01: Kathgodam-Nainital (Pangot)

Arrive Kathgodam (railhead for Nainital) and drive to Pangot (2½ hr.) OR drive from Delhi (7½ hours). Rest of the day free to visit Kilbury and Pangot for nature walks. Overnight at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge.

Day 02: Nainital Excursion

Day free to visit Nainital. You can go birding, take a boat-ride in a lake or go horse riding along the lake. You can visit China Peak or take a joy ride in a cable car. Overnight at Jungle Lore Birding Lodge.

Day 03: Pangot-Ranikhet

Drive in the morning to Ranikhet (3 hr.). Day free at Ranikhet to visit the bazaar, war museum, handicrafts center or just go birding with our guide. Overnight stay in Trishul Lodge.

Day 04: Ranikhet

Day excursion to Kausani. Overnight stay in Trishul Lodge.

Day 05: Ranikhet-Corbett National Park

Drive to Corbett National Park (2.5 hr.). After lunch, guided nature walk along the Kosi River to familiarize with the surroundings. Overnight at Tiger Camp.

Day 06: Corbett National Park

Early morning drive to the park for tiger tracking and animal watch. Afternoon elephant ride in the park (optional).

Day 07: Corbett National Park-Delhi / onward journey

Morning at leisure or optional jungle drives. You will be transferred to connect overnight train to Delhi from Ramnagar at 2110 hr. or Kathgodam at 2040 hr. OR drive to Delhi by noon (6-hour drive).

Tour Cost on per person basis
(validity September 30, 2005 )

• 2 paying persons: US $375 per person
  (on twin sharing basis)
• 3 paying persons: US $260 per person
  (on triple sharing basis)
• 4 paying persons: US $250 per person
  (on twin / quadruple sharing basis)
• Single room supplement: US $25

The above cost includes only:

• Accommodation on single / twin / triple / quadruple sharing basis in: Jungle Lore Birding Lodge in Pangot (Nainital), Trishul Lodge at Ranikhet, Tiger Camp (cottages) at Corbett National Park
• Meals: breakfast & dinner at all places
• One jungle visit and a nature walk in Corbett National Park (excluding park entrance & camera fee)
• A dedicated vehicle for 7 days with transfers, transport and sightseeing

Note:

• Extra bed for an adult or a child between 5-12 yr. will be charged 50% of per person cost.
• These rates are valid till Sep. 30, 2005 . Rates subject to change without notice.
• Lunch on direct payment at all places.
• Credit Cards are not accepted at the resorts.
• Entrance charges, boat / horse / cable car rides etc. are on direct payment.