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.
.
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