Jeep Safaris in the Kumaon Himalayas

Best time: April-June, September-October

Meal codes: (R): room only; (B,L,D): breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 01 Arrive Delhi (R) Arrival in New Delhi before or after midnight. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi-Nainital (Pangot) (B) 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 (B,L,D) 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 (B,L,D) 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 (B) 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 (D) 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 Munsiyari (B,L,D) 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 08 Munsiyari-Kausani (B,D) Drive in the morning to Kausani (6 hr.) through narrow roads dotted with villages. Overnight in Hotel Sun 'n' Snow or similar.

Day 09 Kausani (B,D) Day free to go birding, relax and watch the Himalayan ranges. Overnight in Hotel Sun 'n' Snow or similar.

Day 10 Kausani-Corbett National Park (B,L,D) Drive to Corbett National Park (4 1/2hr.). After lunch, drive inside the park to familiarise with the surroundings and animal viewing. Overnight at Tiger Camp.

Day 11 Corbett National Park (B,L,D) Early morning drive to the park for tiger-tracking and animal watch. Afternoon elephant ride in the park. Overnight at Tiger Camp.

Day 12 Corbett National Park-Delhi (B) Depart for Delhi (6½ hr.) and arrive in the evening. Transfer to the airport for onward destination.

Cost per person
2-8 paying persons US $ 1200
Single room supplement: US $ 275

Tour cost Includes
· Accommodation on single / twin / triple sharing basis in: 3-star hotel in Delhi, 'A' class hotel in Kausani, Junglelore Lodge in Pangot (Nainital), Tourist Rest House in Binsar, Wayfarer Resort (Swiss Cottage tents) or Tourist Rest House in Munsiyari. Tiger Camp (cottages) at Corbett National Park
· Meals as specified in the itinerary
· A non air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, transport and sightseeing
· Delhi-Kathgodam rail fare by ac sleeper train
· All jungle visits in Corbett National Park with entrance fee (excl. camera fee), activities in Nainital & Munsiyari · Guided tour in Delhi with entrance fee.

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