ON THE TIGERS' TRAIL Immortalized by the legends of Jim Corbett,
Kumaon lies in the Himalayan belt to the west of Nepal. In the foothills is
Corbett National Park, noted for tiger, elephant leopard, deer, Himalayan
black bear, wild boar and the gharial. Higher up are enchanting hill resorts
of Kumaon-India's lake district.
DELHI /
NAINITAL / RAMGARH / BINSAR / KAUSANI / RANIKHET / CORBETT / DELHI DAY
1. DELHI / NAINITAL (7 hrs) : Drive to Nainital or train upto
Ramnagar and transfer to Nainital.Check into your mountain resort. The
Nainital region is called the Switzerland of Asia because of the presence of
so many lakes. Evening leisurely' walks around the lake past colonial type
villas and the Church of St.John in the wilderness. Walk up to Naina peak
for stunning views of the Himalayas including Nanda Devi or take aboat
across the lake. Overnight Nainital.
DAY 2.
NAINITAL / RAMGARH (2 hrs): Morning visit lakes at Bhimtal and Sat
Tal. After lunch drive to Pamgarh hunting lodge VIa EhowarI. Check into
lodge. The Lodge is situated amongst orchards and forests. Later visit
Mukteshwar, famous for its temples. Overnight Ramgarh.
DAY
3. RAMGARH / BINSAR (3 to 4 hrs): Drive to Binsar via Almora, the
cultural capital of Kumaon, established in 1560, founded by The Chand
dynasty. Jageshwar famous for the l64 ornamented temples built by the Chand
rajas. Proceed to Binsar, one of the most scenic spots in the area offering
excellent Views of the snow clad peaks. Check into mountain resort.
Overnight Binsar.
DAY 4. BINSAR / KAUSANI (3 to 4
hrs) : Drive to Kausani. Check into hotel. Kausani offers a 300km
wide view of the Nanda Devi group of mountains. It was here that Mahatma
Gandhi wrote his commentary on the Gita. Later excursion to Baijnath, a
small town with distinctively carved 12th and 13th century Katyuri temples
on the banks of the river Gomti. Also visit Bageshwar' Kumaon's most
important pilgrimage centre which has several temples and two sacred pools.
Overnight Kausani.
DAY
5. KAUSANI / RANIKHET (3 to 4 hrs) After breakfast depart for
Ranikhet, aquatint cantonment established in 1869.Check into hotel. Day at
leisure to enjoy peaceful walks. The twin peaks of Nanda Devi can be clearly
seen. Optionally enjoy a game of golf or visit the Fruit and Garden Research
Sta1on. Overnight Ranikhet.
DAY 6. RANIKHET /
CORBETT (3 hrs) Drive to Corbett National Park through scenic
forest road. Check into your forest resort. Evening atleisure at the
riverside.Overnight Corbett.
DAY 7. CORBETT: Early
morning elephant safari accompanied by naturalist. Optional elephant / jeep
safari in the evening. Evening bonfire and barbecue. Overnight Corbett.
DAY 8. CORBETT / DELHI (7 hrs): Drive to
Delhi.
OPTIONS AND EXTENSIONS: 1.
CHAKORI / PITHORAGARH / ABBOTS MOUNT PANCHESHWAR / TANAKPUR.
2.
Trout fishing near Pancheshwar.
POSSIBLE
VARIATIONS 1. Shorter raiI DELHI / SHIVPURI (RIVER RAFTING)
/ CORBETTI NAINITAL / DELHI (5Days).
2. Mughals DELHI / GANGA
BANKS / CORBETT IAGRA / JAIPUR / SAMODE / DELHI (8 Days).
BEST
TIME : October to June.
