Corbett & A Walk in Kumaon
Kumaon is home to some of the finest soldiers in the Indian army. It is also home to snow covered peaks and stunning mountain scenery.
We spend some days walking in the hills, staying in local villages in specially converted village homes, provided with modern comforts, eating wholesome food cooked the local way. The foothills of Kumaon were made famous by the legendary hunter, Jim Corbett, in his classic, "Man-eaters of Kumaon". The Corbett Park is known for its tigers and elephants in the wild, apart from varied species of birds. We pass through Rishikesh, where Ganga breaks free from the Himalaya, visiting the ashram where Beatles spent some time discovering their inner self.
Recommended Itinerary
DAY 01 - FLIGHT
Fly to Delhi
DAY 2 - DELHI
Arrive into Delhi, stay at Haveli Hauz Khas for a night (or longer if this is your first visit).
DAY 3 - UNCHAGAON
A short drive to the village of Unchagaon; stay the night at the manor house, Fort Unchagaon. Explore the village on foot; take an early morning jeep ride to the banks of the nearby Ganges to see the sunrise and the rich bird life.
DAY 4 - HARIDWAR
Drive to Haridwar and stay two nights at the merchant house of Haveli Hari Ganga, overlooking the Ganges; explore Haridwar on foot, witness the ceremonial aarti on the banks of the river in Rishiksh; enjoy a safari in the nearby Rajaji National Park; visit the Beatles' Ashram.
DAYS 6, 7 & 8 - CORBETT
Carry on to the Corbett National Park for three nights at the Jim's Corbett Lodge or Corbett Hideaway; enjoy jungle safaris and a possible elephant safari. The park is a haven for tiger, leopard, and Himalayan black bear. Most of it is covered by dense deciduous forest with a predominance of Sal trees interspersed with stretches of savannah-type grasslands where elephants, chital, hog deer and sambar graze.
DAYS 9 TO 14 - ALMORA
Drive to Almora visiting the tiger museum en route; stay at a tucked away mountain resort with stunning views, for six nights. Of these 3 to 4 are spent on a trek, staying in village houses. The nearby attractions include Chitai Temple, the Binsar Sanctuary, and the Jageshwar Temple.
DAY 15 - DELHI
Transfer to Kathgudam for an afternoon train back to Delhi; stay the night at an airport hotel.
DAY 16 - RETURN
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
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