Jeep Safari in Kumaon Himalayas India
Destinations Covered : Delhi- Nainital (Pangot) - Binsar- Munsiyari - Kausani- Corbett National Park- Delhi
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Day - 1 -- » Arrive Delhi
Arrival in New Delhi before or after midnight. Overnight in the hotel.
Day - 02 -- » Delhi-Nainital (Pangot)
Morning free. Afternoon guided tour of New Delhi. Visit India Gate, drive past President House, Qutab Minar & Humayun's tomb. Connect overnight air-conditioned sleeper train to Nainital late in the evening.
Day - 03-- » Pangot
Arrive Kathgodam (railhead for Nainital) and drive to Pangot (2½ hr.). Rest of the day free to visit Kilbury and Pangot for nature walks. Overnight at Junglelore Lodge.
Day - 04 -- » Nainital
Day free to visit Nainital. You can go birding, take a boat-ride in a lake or go horse riding along the lake. You can visit China Peak or take a joy ride in a cable car. Overnight in Junglelore Lodge.
Day - 05 -- » Pangot- Binsar
Drive to Binsar (4 1/2 hr.). Visit the sanctuary. Binsar offers a lot of opportunities to avid birders and photographers. Overnight stay in Binsar tourist rest house or similar.
Day - 06-- » Binsar-Munsiyari
Drive to Munsiyari (6 hr.). A steep ascent to the quaint little township of Munsiyari perched on a mountain face. Munsiyari commands fantastic views of the Panchchuli peaks and the Milam and Ralam valleys. Overnight in Swiss Cottage Tents at Wayfarers Resort.
Day - 07&08 -- » Munsiyari
Khaliya Top is about 11 km from the Resort at a height of 11500 ft. This hill top offers an incredible view of the Panch-Chulli peaks. Overnight stay in alpine tents. For anglers, there is ample scope to fish trout at the Ramganga and Gori Ganga rivers. OR Lilam Village is situated approximated 13 km from the resort. The trek is part of the Milam Glacier route along the banks of Gori Ganga through the villages of Darkot, Dumar and Jimighat.
Day - 09 -- » Munsiyari- Kausani
Drive in the morning to Kausani (6 hr.) through narrow roads dotted with villages. Overnight in Hotel Sun 'n' Snow or similar.
Day - 10 -- » Kausani
Day free to go birding, relax and watch the Himalayan ranges. Overnight in Hotel Sun 'n' Snow or similar.
Day - 11 -- » Kausani-Corbett National Park
Drive to Corbett National Park (4 1/2 hr.). After lunch, drive inside the park to familiarise with the surroundings and animal viewing. Overnight at Tiger Camp.
Day - 12 -- » Corbett National Park
Early morning drive to the park for tiger-tracking and animal watch. Afternoon elephant ride in the park. Overnight at Tiger Camp.
Day - 13 -- » Corbett National Park-Delhi
Depart for Delhi (6½ hr.) and arrive in the evening. Transfer to the airport for onward destination.