Corbett and Dudhwa – The Gems of Terai
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Destination Covered: New Delhi–Corbett National Park–Dudhwa Tiger Reserve & Kishanpur Sanctuary–Lucknow-New Delhi
Corbett and Dudhwa are part of the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), an 810km stretch covering three Indian States, namely, UP, Uttarakhand and Bihar. Key wildlife population includes, the Tiger, one-horned rhino, and the Asian elephants. In addition, it is also home to many endangered species like the gharial, Bengal florican, Gangetic dolphins, fishing cat, close to 600 different species of birds and many more. This tour is for someone who loves nature in true sense, meaning one who has patience and, perseverance to wait for wildlife to come to you. The protected areas within TAL are connected with one another through wildlife corridors, which in itself are a part of the same reserve forests.
The uniqueness of these forests is the stay one can enjoy in the forest rest houses in the deep jungles. These rest houses were used by the Forest officers in the British Raj times. While the accommodation is very basic with limited choice of food and limited electricity, the stay is more than compensated by the experience here.
Corbett and Dudhwa – The Gems of Terai (9 Nights, 10 Days)
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Departure
New Delhi
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Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi
Upon your arrival at the New Delhi airport you will be met by a Tiger Safari India representative. Transfer in a chauffeur driven vehicle and your representative will assist with a smooth check-in at your hotel. All travel-related documents will be handed over to you and explained in detail.The rest of the day is at your leisure.
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Day 2: New Delhi – Corbett National Park
Check out after an early breakfast and drive to Corbett National Park. At the park gate, our guide and driver will be waiting to escort you in a safari jeep to Dhikala Forest Lodge, 32 kms, and approx. an hour drive through the jungle. Check-in and have lunch. Post lunch, proceed for a safari in the Dhikala zone. Return at sunset. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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Day 3 & 4: Corbett National Park
Enjoy early morning and afternoon open jeep safaris at the Corbett National Park on both the days.
The park is named after Jim Corbett, a big game hunter turned ardent conservationist during the British Raj in India. Corbett was largely responsible for having the park demarcated as a protected area and a game reserve to protect its wildlife.
The park is vast and the terrain is simply stunning. With the Lower Himalayas as a backdrop and rivers running through, it’s dense forest is full of an incredible range of flora and fauna. It was also the first park in India to launch the Project Tiger wildlife conservation initiative. Other than the Royal Bengal Tiger, some of the notable mammals found here include Langurs, Leopards, and the Asiatic Elephant. Several herbivores, smaller felines and reptiles inhabit the park. It’s also a bird lover’s paradise and has a large population of both resident and migratory birds.
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Day 5: Corbett – Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Check-out after breakfast. Your Tiger Safari India vehicle and driver will be ready to take you to Dudhwa National Park. Stop enroute for lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival in Dudhwa, check into your lodge. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.
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DAY 6: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Dudhwa is one of North India’s lesser-known gems. Situated in the heart of the subcontinent’s Terai grassland, Dudhwa lies on the border of India and Nepal, and covers a vast swathe of wilderness. The alluvial soils of its rivers and the natural fertility of the Indo-Gangetic plains give it an unrivalled feeling of lush, raw beauty. This is an ancient stretch of forest, with sal trees that top 100 feet in height and are over 150 years old!
Take the early morning elephant safari deep into the Salukapur range to see the one-horned rhino. Not only is it prime territory for the highly endangered one-horned rhino, it also boasts of a considerable tiger population.
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DAY 7: Dudhwa – Kishanpur Sanctuary
Take the morning safari in Dudhwa National Park. Return to your lodge for breakfast and check out. Drive to Kishanpur Wildlife sanctuary, that borders Dudhwa. Check into the Lodge. Lunch and proceed for the afternoon safari.
Jhaadi Tal, the premier water body attracts a variety of local and migratory birds. Heard of Chital and Barasingha can be spotted too. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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DAY 8: Kishanpur Sanctuary
Take the morning safari, for a chance to see the innumerable type of deer that graze the sanctuary ground. Swamp deer, spotted deer, Hog deer, Sambar are a few of the deer varieties that you get to see. Crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks of Jhaadi Tal, and the chance of seeing a leopard or tiger on its way back from a night hunt in the early hours, make this park simply magical.
Return to the lodge for lunch. Post lunch, head back to the forest for the afternoon safari. Dusk is a beautiful time in Kishanpur as the setting sun reflects of the waters of Jhaadi Tal and the birds start to nest down for the evening.
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DAY 9: Kishanpur Sanctuary – Lucknow (340 km/ 4-5 hours drive)
After a morning safari, return to the lodge to have breakfast and check out. Travel in our chauffeur driven vehicle to the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. Upon arrival in Lucknow, check into your hotel. After a brief rest, head out to explore the charms of the city. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit its magnificent monuments, the Bara Imambara and the Chotta Imambara, with their dizzying mazes. Stroll through the streets of Aminabad Bazaar to buy traditional chikan embroidered garments before returning to your hotel. Enjoy a dinner of exquisite Lucknow cuisine, especially the mouth-watering kababs.
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DAY 10: Lucknow – New Delhi
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport for your late morning flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi our representative will meet you at the domestic air terminal and he will take you to the international terminal at the Indira Gandhi Airport to assist you with check in for your onward journey.