Jim’s Jungle Retreat
Jim’s Jungle Retreat
Corbett National Park, India’s first National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wildlife and nature park in India. The Park was established in August 8, 1936, and named after the Governor of the United Provinces, Sir Malcolm Hailey, as Hailey National Park. In 1952, the Park’s name was changed to Ramganga National Park. In 1957, the Park was renamed yet again, this time after Jim Corbett, the famed hunter-author-photographer-naturalist. Corbett National Park is also the venue from where Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973.
The Park is situated in the Himalayan foothills, amidst forested mountains that range from 400m (1,312ft) to 1,210m (3,970ft) in altitude. Through most of the Park flows the Ramganga River, on the banks of which lived a community in ancient times. It is believed that these people cleared away a tiny part of the forest, and made the area their home. Evidence in the form of terracotta figurines and ruined temples further corroborate the fact that the Ramganga valley was the home of an ancient civilization.
Wildlife Tour
Delhi* Corbett * Unchagaon * Agra* Khajuraho*Bandhavgarh National Park *Kanha National park * Pench National park * Delhi
Upon arrival at the hotel, proceed for check-in to your rooms.
Overnight at the hotel
After an early breakfast leave for Corbett National Park. On arrival check into your resort.
Early evening leave to the Jungle for a safari. Return to your resort.
Overnight at your resort.
Lunch at the resort. Afternoon Jeep safari. Return to you hotel/lodge for overnight stay.
Overnight at your resort.
Afternoon visit the Amantika Ghat to see the Dolphins. In the evening walk through the local village.
Overnight at your hotel
The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. Overngiht at hotel.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Khajuraho. Enroute visit Orcha Fort. Overnight at the Hotel
Visit the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular Also visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a ‘world heritage’ site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Afternoon you will driven from Khajuraho-Bandhavgarh (262 KMS / 6 Hours).
Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your resort. Overnight at resort.
The reserve named after the highest hill Bandhavgarh (807 m) in the centre of it, falls between the Vindhyan hill range and the eastern flank of Satpura hill range and is located in Shahdol and Jabalpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh has been an excellent habitat of tiger and is known for the highest density of tigers in the world. Considering the importance and potentiality of the National park, it was included in the Project Tiger Network in 1993.
A relatively small park, Bandhavgarh is one of the smallest tiger reserves holding such a large population of tigers (49 according to the 1997 census). Set in rugged terrain with many hills, the forested area is interspersed with savanna like areas known as Chaurs. These wildernesses support a rich variety of wildlife that includes Tiger, Leopard, Gaur (Indian Bison), Sloth Bear, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Chowsingha (Four horned Antelope), and Wild Pigs etc. It has also rich birdlife. Daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Buffet lunch at the hotel following which remainder of the day will be at game drive.
Buffet dinner at the hotel
Overnight at resort.
Spread over a massive area of 1945 sq. km, Kanha is in the heart of Kipling Country, the setting of the Jungle Book. A much bigger park than Bandhavgarh offers more diversified viewing of wildlife. Chances of seeing the Indian Bison here are much better than Bandhavgarh. You also might the chance of spotting a pack of Dholes – the Indian Wild Dog, also known as the whistling hunters, Dholes are known for their perseverance in hunting down their quarry. Kanha is also the last refuge of the Swamp Deer (Hard Ground), only 400 or so survive in the wildlife and all of them are to be found in Kanha.
KANHA NATIONAL PARK and Tiger Reserve is considered one of Asia’s finest protected areas and probably the best place in the world to see tigers in the wild.
Kanha was expanded in 1976 – the National Park now has a core area of 940 sq km and a buffer zone of 1005 sq km
There are four main vegetation types – moist deciduous forest, dry deciduous forest, valley meadow, and dadar meadow. The moist deciduous forest, which covers 27% of the Park area, is dominated by Sal trees. The forest is broken up into grassy meadows, the result of early slash-and-burn cultivation by Baiga tribals.
Daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at resort. Overnight at the resort
We’ll take our first jeep safari to explore the Pench tiger reserve. Pench supports a diverse array of wildlife including gaurs, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chitals, sambars, wild dogs, wolves, leopards, and tigers. It was in Pench that Rudyard Kipling chose to locate his story about the wolf boy Mowgli. Overnight at camp.
In the evening we gather for a memorable farewell cocktail and dinner party around a campfire. Overnight at camp
Afternoon drive to Pench-Nagpur by surface (110 km) will transfer you from your resort to Nagpur (110 kms) the airport in time for your flight departing for Delhi. Upon arrival, a representative will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.