The entire mountain chain running from north-western to north-eastern India, comprising diverse range of biotic provinces and biomes covers 7.2 % of the country’s landmass. Out of 49 species of pheasants, 18 are found in the Himalayan region (Ali & Ripley 1987).
Important species are Western Tragopan, Satyr Tragopan, Blyth’s Tragopan, Temminick’s Tragopan, Monal Pheasant, Sclater’s Monal, Tibetan Eared Pheasant, Cheer Pheasant, Blood Pheasant, Kalij Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Red Jungle fowl. One other species found is the Ibisbill
Delhi – Shahjahanpur – Dudhwa – Nainital – Corbett – Dhikala – Ramnagar – Delhi
14 nights / 15 days
To view animals in wild habitat Indian Nature Tours uses transport, ranging from elephants, quite often jeeps, canters, variety of boats and rickshaws are very interesting. Thus, the visitors get to see these rare fauna from close quarters in their own surroundings. It is just not about visiting National Parks in India, it is about being there at the right time, with the right people, to know in advance what to expect, to be looked after well in a strange land, and to take back home memories bag full, is like traveling with Indian Nature Tours.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning birding in Lodhi Garden. Afternoon birding in Okhla Barrage. Evening board overnight train Delhi Lucknow Mail for Shahjahanpur (2200/0410 Hrs). Overnight on board.
Arrive Shahjahanpur and drive to Dudhwa (100 km approx.). Arrive Dudhwa and check in at Forest Rest House. Afternoon birding in Dudhwa National Park. Overnight at Forest Rest House.
Full day birding in Dudhwa National Park with overnight at Forest Rest House.
Full day birding in Dudhwa National Park with overnight at Forest Rest House
Morning depart Dudhwa for Nainital (350 Km approx.). Arrive Nainital and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Full day in the Oak and Rhododendron forest of Kilbiri Reserve forest. Overnight at hotel.
Full day birding at Mangoli Valley. Overnight at hotel.
Morning drive to Corbett with birding en route at Koshi Barrage. Arrive Corbett and check in at hotel. Overnight at Resort.
Full day birding at Lohachur zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Overnight at Resort.
Morning depart for Dhikala (core zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve) stopping by en route at Ghariyal Pool and . Arrive Dhikala and check in at Forest Lodge. Afternoon game viewing in drive. Evening drive to Ramganga Reservoir for birding.
Full day game viewing and birding in Dhikala. Overnight at hotel.
Full day game viewing and birding in Dhikala. Overnight at hotel.
Morning game viewing and birding in Dhikala. Afternoon depart Dhikala for Ramnagar railway station to board the train Corbett Link Express for Delhi (0900/ 0515). Overnight on board.
Arrive Delhi at 0515 and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities. In time transfer to airport to board international flight.
