An
extended safari at Camp Forktail Creek including Dhikala FRH and
Bijrani
Range
. Mid November to Mid June Day
One - Arrive at Camp Forktail Creek
Arrive at Camp Forktail
Creek by lunch. After wash and change and a sumptuous lunch, we would take you
on an escorted nature and bird walk into the Sal forests surrounding camp. It
is an excellent opportunity to walk in the cool of the forest, to be so close
to nature and to appreciate the varied plants, insects, birds, mammals and reptiles
that inhabit this part of the country. THE QUIETER YOU ARE, THE MORE YOU WILL
SEE. Back to camp by sundown for campfire
and dinner, which is leisurely and personal. Along with the excellent cuisine,
your guide and hosts will amuse and amaze you with their stories of exciting experiences.
Then it is time to relax once again and enjoy carefree chatter by the fireside
whilst feasting on the unique sounds and smells that your exclusive location offers,
before retiring to bed with only canvas separating you from the Indian jungles.
Day Two - Full day
game drive into the Bijrani range
Early morning, depart for a
full day game drive to the Bijrani range to observe the wildlife of the area.
Breakfast and lunch would be served at the Bijrani FRH, specially packed by our
chef at Camp. After a full, action-packed
day in the forest, we head back to camp by sundown, just in time for that hot
cup of tea. After a quick wash, join your hosts by the campfire for drinks and
snacks and resume the discussions leftover from the previous night. For those
of you weary from the long day, dinner would be ready under the Thatch after which
you could settle into your comfortable beds in the tent.
Day Three - Camp to Dhikala rangeEarly breakfast and then depart
for the FRH at Dhikala. Enter through the Dhangari gate - a mere 6 kms from Camp.
Our route today would take us via Gharial
pool, Champion pool on Champion road and High Bank – each one of them, great observation
points on the Ramganga river. Arrive at Dhikala by lunch. Post lunch game drive
to the Dhikala “chaur” – grasslands, to observe the varied bird and mammal species
found in the area. Back for an evening wildlife movie, dinner and overnight stay
at the FRH in Dhikala. Day Four - Full day game drive at the Dhikala
range A brand new, exciting day to
view the wildlife & birds at Dhikala. Viewing would be split on elephant back
and game drives. An early morning start with an elephant ride in the neighboring
forests. Back to Dhikala for breakfast, post which we would go on a game drive.
After this your time is your own for
a "siesta", bird watching or bantering with your guide (the Park remains
shut for game drives during the afternoon hours in the summer months). After
rejuvenating yourself in the afternoon, we get back into the jeeps for an evening
game drive in another direction- this time across the
Ramganga
River
.
Back to Dhikala by late evening, followed by an early dinner and the much-needed
comfort of your bed. Day Five - Dhikala to Camp We start the day early with
a game drive to your most favorite part of the area, from your experiences in
the last couple of days. Back to Dhikala
for breakfast, after which we drive back to Camp Forktail Creek, 35 kms away,
with a packed lunch. We would drive
past and visit High bank, Champion Pool, Gharial Pool and the interpretation center
at the Dhangari gate. Arrive at Camp by evening where you can take a leisurely
wash and join your hosts by the campfire. This time it’ll be you telling the stories!
Day Six - Depart for onward journey
Wake up at leisure and have
a lavish breakfast at Camp. Bid goodbye to your naturalist and the rest of the
team and depart for your onward destination after breakfast. COSTS
(Valid till 30th June 2007): Indians: Rs.34400/- for one
person on single share and Rs.41500/- for 2 persons on twin share.
Foreigners: Rs.37200/- for one
person on single share and Rs.45400/- for 2 persons on twin share.
Note -
This special combination trip
includes stay at Camp for 3 nights, a game drive into the Bijrani range and then
3 days at the Dhikala range, thus offering a mix of the best that Corbett has
to offer. -
The trip includes
game drives by 4X4 jeeps & an elephant ride in the National Park (subject
to availability). Our resident naturalist & driver would escort the whole
trip. -
The costs would include all
boarding, lodging and all activities as mentioned in the tour plan. Mineral water
is included in the cost, however aerated drinks and alcoholic beverages would
not be included in the cost. | 
- Section Contains Photographs taken by Nivalink Team.