Taj and TIger

Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett is named after the legendary hunter – naturalist, Corbett stretches over an area of 1300 sq km in the Himalayan foothills. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora & fauna, it is famous for its wild population of, Tigers Leopards & Elephants. Park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India's 1st national park & the 1st sanctuary to come under Project Tiger, it supports a variety of vegetation making it the ideal habitat for the Tiger & its prey. Once a popular hunting ground of the British, this 201 square mile park was named in honor of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-naturalist turned author & photographer who most of his years in this area & contributed in setting up the this park. With the help of the World Wildlife Fund, Project Tiger was launched in Corbett National Park in 1973 & this park was one of the first such tiger reserves in the country.

Duration: 06 Nights & 07 Days
Routing: Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Delhi

Tour Highlights
Corbett	Tigers & Jeep Safari
Agra	Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Sikandra
Delhi	Raj Ghat, India Gate, President’s House, Humayun's Tomb & Qutub Minar Optional Sound & Light Show at Red Fort & dinner at Chor Bizarre

 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhiisa bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.

Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)

Day 02: Delhi - Corbett (295 km – 06 hr)
Today we drive to Corbett National Park, named after the legendary hunter – naturalist, Corbett stretches over an area of 1300 sq km in the Himalayan foothills. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park. Home to a variety of flora & fauna, it is famous for its wild population of, Tigers Leopards & Elephants. Park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. India's 1st national park & the 1st sanctuary to come under Project Tiger, it supports a variety of vegetation making it the ideal habitat for the Tiger & its prey
Later in the evening walk in the outskirts of the National Park watching bird & attend a briefing on the surrounding forest & wildlife
Overnight Wildlife Resort – Corbett (B, D)

Day 03: Corbett
Today morning before Breakfast we take a Jeep safari along the periphery of the core area, this exciting drive through the unforgettable & breathtaking Khinanauli range to catch some best wildlife sights & Tigers in Park. After lunch optional walk in the forest with a naturalist. Before dinner a short video film on the flora & fauna of the area.
Overnight Wildlife Resort – Corbett (B, L, D)

Day 04: Corbett – Dhikala
Early morning drive to Dhikala by Canter (16 seater vehicle) & also visit Jim Corbett Museum at Dhangarhi where you will see the belonging & life history of Mr. Jim Corbett still intact at the museum.
Overnight Wildlife Resort – Corbett (B, L, D)

Day 05: Corbett – Delhi (295 km- 6 hr)
Early morning elephant safari - a totally different experience of the forest from elephant back. The wild animals by & large are not afraid of the elephants & the people sitting on the back are ignored allows to take a closer look at the wildlife. The elephants can also go through areas that the jeeps cannot go to thus increasing the chances of seeing wildlife.
Later we drive back to Delhi.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)

Day 06: Delhi – Agra – Delhi (205 km – 4 hr one way)
Today we will drive to Agra, beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Later we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations. We will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.
In the evening drive back to Delhi
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)

Day 07: Delhi
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Later dinner transfer to International airport.
Our tour concludes: Caper thanks you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near future

Package includes:

• 06 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast.
• All meals in Corbett national Park
• A/C transportation as per the itinerary (No transportation on leisure days).
• Local English speaking guide for the Tour
• Local Naturalist in Sanctuaries.
• All Safaris mentioned in the above Itinerary

Package does not include:

• Any airfare or airport tax.
• Any refund for unused services
• Any Monument entry fee & camera fee.
• All presently applicable taxes.
• Any expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.

Any other expense not mentioned in the “Package includes”.