Welcome to the wild heart of Uttarakhand with Chetram Holidays Tiger Tracking and Birdwatching Tour - Corbett National Park. Designed just like a trip of wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts, the trip is a mix of the two worlds of the adventure thrill and the serene view of untouched nature. The following days will be spent on jeep safaris into the deep, dense sal and teak forests in the park on tracking the movements of tiger, with the assistance of expert guides; on serene birdwatching sessions along the peaceful river banks. Abode of grand Royal Bengal Tiger and almost 600 species of birds you will find something magically call out to you in Corbett - call of the wild reverberating through cool dawn mornings or the rustle of a kingfisher taking his dive into the clear waters. It could be the thrill of following new pugmarks or the joy of catching a glimpse of your rare bird through your binoculars you are never sure of what may be encountered next.
Your tour starts when you reach Corbett, our representative will give you a very warm welcome there and then escort you to your wildlife resorts. The home is richly set in the bosom of mother nature with an idyllic setting where one can see smiling lush vegetation and the far-flung hills on the horizon. Once checking in and sipping on a fresh welcome drink, have a little rest and breathe the fresh forest air. Later in the afternoon, follow a naturalist to take a gentle nature walk and be familiarized with the small details of the jungle, the rustle of the leaves with the dash of a langur, the hum of the cicada and the flash of a sunbird winging its way between flowers. It is not only a walk in search of wildlife, but is also an opportunity to slow down and experience the pulse of the forest. After the end of the day and the radiant light of the golden rays of sun that filters through the forest trees, consider going back to the resort to spend a comfortable evening in front of the fireplace and a healthy meal after which you can go to sleep.
Wake up to the far distant calls of peafowls and cool mist of dawn. An early tea break and then fly in your jeep to the morning safari- the main attraction to tiger tracking enthusiasts. Driving through the dusty tracks in the jeep, your guide will be on the lookout of evidence of the existence of the tiger; pug marks in soft soil, marks made by the set of claws in the trees or unusual shouts of alarm by spotted deer. The excitement you get when you scan the geared bushes fearing there could be a predator around is unequaled. Without getting to see a tiger, the park provides an opportunity to see wild elephants, herds of chital, and jackals that are on the move. Head back to the resort to have a nice hearty breakfast and then you proceed to the birdwatching which might be a peaceful session at the riverbank. The slowness here gives you the chance to see kingfishers skitting across the surface of the water, herons waiting to get something to feed on, and wagtails hopping along the banks. The afternoon will be left to your own disposal--that is, you may read a book on the verandah, or wander on the gardens of the resort. Wrap up with another good meal, the canopy of nature transports you to sleep.
Following breakfast, go out with your binoculars and guide to some of the lesser traveled trails in the park. Revive to hear the musical calls that direct you to your subjects a colorful barbets, majestic hornbills and with luck the rare great pied hornbill or crested serpent eagle. During your guide you will learn fascinating details about their nesting and migration habits, their peculiar behaviors. They are the happy moments of a photographer when sunlight shines between the leaves making a natural background simply ideal. Head back to the resort and have lunch and rest after that and densify your evening safari in another zone of Corbett. Many times the golden hour brings new scenes to be watched-sambar deer at the watering hole, a wild boar family searching through the grass, or a leopard sauntering along the trail before you. Dusk falls and the forest alters its mood resulting in air fills with songs of the nocturnal animals and other creatures preparing to go to the night. Returning to a fireside in the resort, recount tales of what you have seen in a sky so bright with stars.
On the concluding day, wake up early and take a last walk through the natural setting of the resort. The morning sunshine seems to awaken everything- there are drops of dew on the leaves, birds are singing in the top of trees, and the distant roar of the water gives a calm background. It is a good moment to get the final shots or just stay put and inhale the wilderness one more time. Following a leisurely breakfast, checking out after a pleasant stay and checking out of Corbett will simply leave you with no more than memories along with the photos, Of the tiger tracks, the beating of wings as it follows you, and the raw pure beauty of the forest.
