The
elephant back safari penetrates deep into lush tropical forest to unveil the
area's rich flora and fauna. Your royal bandwagon comes with your own
elephant, an experienced mahout, luxury camps and a master chef. From the
comfort of your howdah and through leisurely nature walks, discover over 600
species of birds and over 50 species of mammals.
Taking you to normally unreachable areas in a forest with dense
undergrowth, the elephant-back safari offers the best opportunities to sight
the tiger. Relive the days of the British Raj and uncover Corbett's legacy
at the colonial-era Forest Bungalows. In the heart of the park at Dhikala, a
100 sq. km reservoir hemmed by a vast savanna, you continue your exploration
in a 4X4. The reservoir holds marsh crocodiles and the endemic fish-eating
Gharials while the Ramganga river offers the challenge of angling the mighty
Mahseer.
We can also arrange tour extensions to the elephant-training camps in
South India. At Dubare, you can take part in the bathing and feeding rituals
of the pachyderms in the Cauvery river. This was where the Maharaja of
Mysore used to have elephants trained for the famous Mysore Dussehra. At
Mudumalai National Park visit Theppakadu, where conservation efforts are so
well-managed that more elephants have been born in captivity than anywhere
else in the world.
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or
free for optional activities. Overnight at hotel
Day 2 : Delhi to Corbett Tiger Reserve
Morning depart Delhi by surface for Corbett Tiger Reserve to arrive by noon
and check in at lodge. Afternoon visit the nearby villages and surrounding
forests. Overnight in Tents.
Day 3 : Corbett Tiger Reserve
Morning drive short distance to the park's entrance to meet with elephants
and mahouts. Ride through the Ramganga Valley Reserve passing through sub
tropical forest and the confluence of Ramganga and Mandal River to arrive at
campsite. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.
Day 4 : Corbett Tiger Reserve
Early morning ride along the Mandal valley stopping to fish for Mahseer in
the Ramganga river. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.
Day 5 : Corbett Tiger Reserve
Early morning continue safari riding along the Mandal River that forms a
part of the northern boundary of the tiger reserve. Afternoon drive by the
jeeps to the campsite at the highest point of the Tiger Reserve. Overnight
in Forest Rest House/ tents.
Day 6 : Corbett Tiger Reserve
Early morning depart for Dhikala by jeeps for a full day game viewing
drive. Return to the camp in the evening. Overnight in Forest Rest House/
tents.
Day 7 : Corbett Tiger Reserve to Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Early morning depart the camp by jeep for short drive to meet with
elephants and mahouts. Ride into Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and continue
safari riding along the Palain River down to Palain valley. Overnight in
Forest Rest House/ tents.
Day 8 : Sonandi Wildlife Sanctuary
Early morning continue safari riding along the Palain River to reach camp
in the evening. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.
Day 9 : Sonandi Wildlife Sanctuary to Delhi and Depart
Drive back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi airport in time to board the flight for
onward destination.
