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Tour Code CBSTL
Rating 5.0
9 DAYS

Roar and Trumpet at Corbett & Sattal

Best season October to June
Maximum Altitude 1235 to 4500 ft
Group Size 5 and 11+1
Language English, Hindi
Transportation Super Fast Train, All Surface Transfers
Meals All Inclusive Meals (B, L & D)
Fitness level Easy

Overview

Best season for Sattal Oct to Feb.

Corbett National Park, excites every individual during the game drives. Experience the thrilling Wilderness of Corbett in the pristine evergreen forest, famous for its beautiful landscape and well known for the tigers namely ‘Paarwali’ and ‘Grassland female’. Accommodation at the Forest Rest House (FRH) inside Dhikala zone with safaris in open gypsy and pick up ‘n’ drop from Ramnagar.

About Corbett

  • Jim Corbett National Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful Tiger Reserve in India, surrounded by hills, river and grassland.
  • Dhikala is the most beautiful and main core area of Corbett, it is a virtual heaven for tourists staying inside Dhikala
  • The Forest Rest House inside Dhikala was established by the British and at present there are 4 FRH inside which are open for tourists.
  • Animals that can be sighted here are tiger, spotted deer, samber deer, elephant, leopard, sloth bear, langur, peacock, mongoose, jackal, jungle cat, gharial, wild boar and many beautiful species of birds

  • Arrive at New-Delhi International Airport. Meet our representative on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
  • Check-in the hotel, freshen-up followed by the meals
  • Depart for Ramnagar by Train A/c sleeper or By Innova crysta comfortable A/C car to Ramnagar 6 Hrs drive from Delhi to Ramnagar (Ramnagar) short stay (4-5 hours) for wash & change relax in Hotel

  • Depart in the morning and Board Gypsy
  • Transfer to Dhangadi Gate of Dhikala Zone by 10 am
  • Enter Dhikala zone and transfer to Forest Rest House(FRH)
  • We will enjoy on the way safari and chances of good wildlife sighting
  • Check-in to designated rooms, fresh-up and relax
  • Afternoon Safari game drive post lunch
  • Evening back to FRH, relax. Dinner and lights off

  • Wake up early morning at 5 am
  • Board gypsy for the game drive at Corbett in the morning
  • Back to FRH, fresh-up and have breakfast
  • Afternoon safari post lunch at Dhikala
  • Post safari reach FRH, relax. Dinner and night stay
  • Have lunch and prepare for an evening Safari. (Meet up at 02:30 pm for 03:00 pm Safari).
  • Return to the hotel in the evening. Freshen up and gather for a short interactive session to share your experience, photographs and discuss wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Depart in the morning and Board Gypsy
  • Transfer to Dhangadi Gate of Dhikala Zone by 10 am
  • Enter Dhikala zone and transfer to Forest Rest House(FRH)
  • We will enjoy on the way safari and chances of good wildlife sighting
  • Check-in to designated rooms, fresh-up and relax
  • Afternoon Safari game drive post lunch
  • Evening back to FRH, relax. Dinner and lights off

  • Wake up early morning at 5 am
  • Board gypsy for the last game drive at Corbett in the morning
  • Back to FRH, fresh-up, have breakfast, pack-up and check-out
  • Exit Dhikala zone, on the way back enjoy the forest
  • Drive to Sattal by A/c car to Sattal for onward journey
  • Return to the hotel in the evening. Freshen up and gather for a short interactive session to share your experience, photographs and discuss about wildlife photography, tricks and techniques with each other.
  • Dinner and lights off

Sat Tal or Sattal, the name means seven freshwater lakes. Its close to the famous hill station – Nainital at a close proximity to Delhi. Sattal is one of the most famous destination for birding in northern India and has hundreds of species of beautiful birds which are mostly found on the hills. Pangot is at a higher altitude and has a beautiful landscape and scenic beauty. People visiting Sattal with family can also club with a day tour to Naitinal which is just an hour drive.

  • After checking in, fresh up and have lunch. Afternoon hide birding session. Evening relax, Dinner and Overnight stay. In bird photography hide, every day more than 20 species of birds visit regularly.

Starting this morning we will be going to Ashram Bird Hide for a morning birding session. Back to the hotel for breakfast and then go to Sattal Studio point for various different species of birds. After lunch, birding at nearby places by vehicle and trail at Sattal Road, Shyamkhet, back to hotel, Dinner and Overnight stay.

Drive early in the morning to Pangot and Vinayak Forest for high altitude birds. Afternoon lunch at Kafal House at Pangot, post lunch birding session at open hide of Kafal House, back to Sattal by Evening, on the way trail and vehicle birding at different locations. Dinner and Overnight stay.

  • Wake Up Early Morning, Check Out and Drive to Delhi After Breakfast, 6 Hrs Drive from Sattal to Delhi.
  • As Intimated We Will Book Hotels at Delhi.

Tour Ends but Memory Remains

  • Please note departure to be advised as per your international flights and accommodation will be organised for your departure.
  • Any other expenses apart from the above will have to be borne by the participants
  • For Booking Safaris we require ID (Foreign nationals are required to provide a valid passport with at least six months’ validity. Indian nationals must provide a copy of their Aadhaar Card, Driver’s Licence, or PAN Card as identification)
  • Please note that the day-wise itinerary may change depending upon the season/weather conditions/activities of birds in and around the surrounding areas, the decision of the local guide will be final in such cases.
  • As all the Safaris in the Indian National Park are booked 120 Days in advance before your departure,
    kindly pay in advance to secure your safari.
  • If a solo guest wishes to share a room, we will do our best to match them with another guest of the same gender. If we cannot match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender, then the single supplement will be charged.

** We can make CUSTOMIZE ITERNERIES tailor-made for wildlife destinations, based on your inputs

Stay

 Forest rest house stay at Dhikala
 4 star stay at Bhimtal / Sattal

Cost

Package Inclusion:

  • 8N/9D Stay (twin sharing)
  • Accommodation at FRH on Twin Sharing Basis
  • 6 Safaris in Gypsy inside Dhikala core zone
  • Forest rest house stay at Dhikala
  • Transfers from Ramnagar Hotel/Resort to FRH
  • All forest permits, gypsy fee, guide fee, driver fee, and taxes
  • Drive to sattal for birding at various hides around sattal.
  • All surface transfers
  • From sattal to new delhi drive 6 hrs
  • For departures to international flight. advise for stay in Delhi
  • We will organise as per your flights.
  • A portion of package cost goes to TOFT (Travel Operators for Tigers) Campaign supporting Tiger Habitats.

Package Exclusion:

  • International flights
  • Internal flights in India have 15 kg baggage allowance, you will have to purchase extra baggage allowance.
  • Visa for travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, internet fees, phone calls etc.)
  • Gratuities for our main professional experienced Indian Guide
  • Accommodations and transport before or after the arrival and departure dates listed in the itinerary.
  • Any expenses caused by factors beyond our control like flight cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction etc.

We highly recommend travel insurance, which will cover these type unforeseen expenses.

Please Note : Single occupancy is available on request with an additional cost
Number of people : 11
Minimum requirement : 5

Please contact us for personalized tour quotes.

Terms

Terms and Cancellation Policy:

  • 25% of the Package Cost is required to be paid at the time of booking (non-refundable).
  • 75% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 90 days prior to Safari Date.
  • 50% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 60 days prior to Safari Date.
  • 25% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 45 days prior to Safari Date.
  • No Refund on cancellation within 45 days prior to Safari Date.

Payment Terms:
Full amount to be paid 120 days prior to the workshop/safari starting date.

Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.

Package details

Best season October to June
Maximum Altitude 1235 to 4500 ft
Group Size 5 and 11+1
Language English, Hindi
Transportation Super Fast Train, All Surface Transfers
Meals All Inclusive Meals (B, L & D)
Fitness level Easy