This itinerary is for Corbett fans and includes some of the principal locations where Jim tracked man-eating tigers in the Kumaoni hills. Thak and Chuka are where Jim Corbett hunted 2 man-eating tigers in the 1930’s. The area is little changed since then, and makes a fascinating trek for Corbett fans, or anyone interested in a remote area of forested mountains that is rarely visited by outsiders. The Sarda River cuts through the area, forming the border with Nepal, and contains some excellent spots for mahseer fishing.

The trek to Chuka and Thak includes 2 days’ trail walking through hill forests with 1 night camping en route, camping by the Sarda River near Chuka village, and 1 day trekking out via the Sarda Gorge or Ladhya River You will find the scenery breathtaking, the traditional village life fascinating, and well worth the effort of trekking!

Camp Corbett, Kaladhungi (4 or 5 nights), Thak, Chuka (3 or 4 nights camping including trek-in), Champawat, Kala Agar.

Additional options of Corbett Tiger Reserve, the Nandhour Valley, Talla Des, Mukteswar, Kanda, for the remainder of the itinerary.

At an altitude of 2412 metres/7913 feet, Binsar is a forested ridge 34 km northeast of Almora. The views of the high Himalaya from here are spectacular. The surrounding protected oak and rhododendron forests form the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is famous for its bird life.

Accommodation here is in a comfortable guest house, Deodars, which has 3 rooms available. Most visitors will probably wish to combine a visit to Binsar with a trip to Jageshwar, which is a 2-hour drive from here.

Jageshwar is a small village and ancient temple complex, picturesquely situated amongst deodar trees in a deep valley about 32 km east of Almora. The temples dates from the Katyuri dynasty (8th century) to the Chand dynasty (18th century), and are amongst the most archaeologically significant in the Himalaya. If you climb the 3 km trail up the steep ridge to Old Jageshwar through the oak and pine forest, you are rewarded with magnificent views of the Nanda Devi massif. Along the trail you will meet the picturesque Pahari people, who use the forest trails to get to and from their traditional farmsteads.

Camp Corbett (3 nights), Binsar (2 nights), Jageshwar (1 night), Mountain Quail Camp, Pangot (2 nights)

Kanda and Lohachaur are old Forest Rest Houses, located on the northeastern side of Corbett Reserve, in an excellent area for birdwatching that is seldom visited by tourists. Groups of elephants also frequent the surrounding forests. The nearby fishing spot at Domunda on the Ramganga River is favoured by mahseer anglers. You may see a family of otters in the river, or even a mugger crocodile basking on a sandbank, and tiger-tracks are often found on the jungle paths around here.

Camp Corbett (3 or 4 nights), Lohachaur and/or Kanda (2 or 3 nights)

This specialised itinerary combines a 3-day/2 night visit to Corbett Tiger Reserve, with a 2-day ride through the foothill forests from the edge of Corbett Reserve via Sitabani to Camp Corbett, where you stay for 2 nights. The ride continues up a steep forest trail to Pangot, at an altitude of nearly 2000 metres, where you stay for 3 nights at Mountain Quail Camp, with opportunities for more rides on the mountain trails around Pangot. The price includes all road/rail travel, accommodation, meals, light refreshments, hire of horses and syces, guides, and Corbett Reserve charges.

This is a serious trek to the southeastern edge of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, camping en-route. The trek starts at the village of Munsyari, and follows the course of the River Gori Ganga through forests of oak, chestnut and bamboo. The next stage is through the deep gorges of the Gori Ganga until the village of Martoli is reached. The trail continues to the Milam Glacier (3926 metres), with views of the impressive east face of Nanda Devi (7817m), Rishi Pahar (7000m), Hardeol (7100m) and Trisul (7120m).

This is an alternative trek to the southern edge of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, camping en-route. Starting at the trail-head village of Song, the trail climbs through oak and chestnut forest until the Dhakri Khal Pass is reached (2830m), where you get an impressive view of Trisul (7120 m). The trail then descends into the forested Pindar Valley, and climbs through the rhododendron belt and grassy meadows, with good views of Nanda Kot (6861m), and Nanda Khat (6611m). The trek ends at the Pindari Glacier at an altitude of 3657 metres.

Both treks include 3 or 4 nights at Mountain Quail Camp, 2 nights in Tourist Lodges, and 9 or 10 nights in tented camps. Trekking is at a moderate pace, about 5 to 7 hours per day.
Full details on request.

Bharatpur is India’s premier bird sanctuary, and is easily reached by train or car from Delhi. The numbers and variety of birds is overwhelming, especially during the winter months. Bharatpur is easily combined with a trip to Corbett Tiger Reserve, Camp Corbett, and
Mountain Quail Camp. Included in the price is car travel Delhi - Bharatpur and return to Delhi, accommodation at a luxury guest house at Bharatpur with all meals for 2 or 3 nights, and the services of an expert birdwatcher/guide.

Situated in a remote part of Madhya Pradesh, in central India, Kanha is renowned for its tigers and population of endangered Barasingha deer. The scenery includes wide grassy plains, rocky outcrops and vast sal forests. Other notable wildlife includes large herds of chithal, gaur (Indian bison), blackbuck,and leopard. In terms of sheer numbers and variety of wildlife to be seen, Kanha is probably unique in India, and you have a good chance of seeing tiger here.

We offer a 3 to 5 night stay at Kanha, with accommodation at a good quality lodge situated at the edge of the Reserve, and overnight train travel to/from Delhi. Please contact us for more details.

Available: Mid-October to mid-May. Best months are November to March.

Bandavghar Tiger Reserve is also situated in Madhya Pradesh, central India. It has similar hilly sal forest scenery to Kanha, and in recent years has gained a reputation for frequent tiger sightings. If you want to see tiger, there is probably no better place in India.

We offer a 3 to 5 night stay at Bandavghar, with accommodation at a good-quality lodge situated at the edge of the Reserve, and overnight train travel to/from Delhi. Please contact us for more details.

Available: Mid-October to mid-May. Best months are November to March.

Prices:  Per person, twin sharing accommodation. Single prices on application

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