Jim Corbett !
Some quick tips and infos , description you must have read already , if not google it !
I visited it from Jan 2- Jan 5th ( 2009 )
How to reach there - Catch train from delhi to Ramnagar or go via taxi ( in winter) . When temperature is OK you can also try BUSes.
Good time to visit is from September till April , best time is Sept-Oct OR Feb-March when its pleasant in temperature.
Where to stay :
option1 : Inside jungle , Govt rest houses are there but you need to book 1 months in advance as they are in huge demand.
Also they are quite reasonable in cost as well . Dhikala is the best one. You can book through Uttaranchal tourism office in delhi http://www.kmvn.org/contactus.aspx
option2 : resorts , there are a lot of river side resorts in national park area but they are outside jungle. They are good if you want to relax with food and camp fire along with river views. Feel free to negotiate as much as you want. Typically they offer you price inclusive of all meals. If not , A typical breakfast in such resorts would cost you 150 Rs , lunch 200 Rs and Dinner 300 Rs. Negotiation is allowed and recommended for tarrif.
What to do :
1.Take a safari inside dhikala forest area. There are regualr Govt tours ( private tours are not allowed inside Dhikala). Seats can be booked
in advance from Ramnagar Forest Area Reservation ( near bus stand). First tour starts at 6 in the morning for which booking start at
3 pm of previous day. Next safari is at 11 am for which booking starts at 8 am , same day.
2. Do visit Girja temple. Its very very beautifully located on top of a tall hill which itself is in middle of Koshi river.
3. Adventure activities like river crossing , rappling .
4. Drive around , visit Corbette 'waterfall .
5. Elephant Safari. ( 2000 Rs for 4 people )
Some Tips
1. Take a printout of corbett. A good map is here
http://www.corbett-national-park.com/corbett-map.html#
2. All resorts have their sites , call them upfront for availability and rates.
3. In winter , its too chilly in jungle. Carry thermal wears , they prove very very useful. Cap, Muffler are needed during morning safari
4. Try local buses, They take you around for 5-10 Rs. Autos are bit costly ,Ramnagar Rlyway Station to Dhikuli Area , they will charge you 100-150 Rs.
I visited it from Jan 2- Jan 5th ( 2009 )
How to reach there - Catch train from delhi to Ramnagar or go via taxi ( in winter) . When temperature is OK you can also try BUSes.
Good time to visit is from September till April , best time is Sept-Oct OR Feb-March when its pleasant in temperature.
Where to stay :
option1 : Inside jungle , Govt rest houses are there but you need to book 1 months in advance as they are in huge demand.
Also they are quite reasonable in cost as well . Dhikala is the best one. You can book through Uttaranchal tourism office in delhi http://www.kmvn.org/contactus.aspx
option2 : resorts , there are a lot of river side resorts in national park area but they are outside jungle. They are good if you want to relax with food and camp fire along with river views. Feel free to negotiate as much as you want. Typically they offer you price inclusive of all meals. If not , A typical breakfast in such resorts would cost you 150 Rs , lunch 200 Rs and Dinner 300 Rs. Negotiation is allowed and recommended for tarrif.
What to do :
1.Take a safari inside dhikala forest area. There are regualr Govt tours ( private tours are not allowed inside Dhikala). Seats can be booked
in advance from Ramnagar Forest Area Reservation ( near bus stand). First tour starts at 6 in the morning for which booking start at
3 pm of previous day. Next safari is at 11 am for which booking starts at 8 am , same day.
2. Do visit Girja temple. Its very very beautifully located on top of a tall hill which itself is in middle of Koshi river.
3. Adventure activities like river crossing , rappling .
4. Drive around , visit Corbette 'waterfall .
5. Elephant Safari. ( 2000 Rs for 4 people )
Some Tips
1. Take a printout of corbett. A good map is here
http://www.corbett-national-park.com/corbett-map.html#
2. All resorts have their sites , call them upfront for availability and rates.
3. In winter , its too chilly in jungle. Carry thermal wears , they prove very very useful. Cap, Muffler are needed during morning safari
4. Try local buses, They take you around for 5-10 Rs. Autos are bit costly ,Ramnagar Rlyway Station to Dhikuli Area , they will charge you 100-150 Rs.
posted by Manish Baphna at 4:07 AM
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