Day - 01

Arrive in Delhi

You will be met by a Sonata Travels representative upon arrival in Delhi, just outside the Arrivals Hall of the International Airport & transferred to Hotel.

Delhi, the capital of India, the third largest city of the world, is situated in north central India and stands on the west bank of Yamuna river. The eternal Yamuna has witnessed the glory and the tumultuous history of the 3000 year old Delhi. Delhi is spread over an area of 1483 sq. kilometers, 216 meters above sea level and has a population of around 14 million. The amalgamation of various cultures, traditions, religions has painted Delhi in colour which are brought from all over India. It is divided into two parts Old Delhi & New Delhi.

Day - 02

Drive to Corbett (296 km., 7 hours)

Drive to Corbett ( another option is by overnight train to Ramnagar). Leave early morning to Corbett National Park named after the famous hunter-naturalist Jim Corbett, who was one of India's first conservationists and helped to delineate the boundaries of the original park.

The Park was originally established in 1936, as Hailey National Park. It was later renamed Ramganga National Park, before getting its present name in 1957. This is India's first national park and one of her finest wildlife sanctuaries. The park stretches over an area of 520.6 sq. km (201 sq. miles) in the Himalayan foothills with open grasslands, sal and riverine forest and the beautiful life-giving Ramganga River that flows through almost its entire length.

Over 50 mammals, 580 bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in Corbett but it is most famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger. The very successful Project Tiger of the World Wildlife Fund was first launched in this park. The main attraction, however, is the elephant and one may see a herd or even a lone tusker cross the road. Wildlife populations include the leopard and smaller cats, sambar, cheetal - the beautiful spotted deer, barking deer, hog deer, wild boar, langur and rhesus monkeys, Sloth and Himalayan black bear, gharial and mugger crocodiles, ghoral and a host of avian attractions, especially when the winter migrants are in residence. The area is also famed for its excellent mahseer fishing, the great sporting fish of the subcontinent. Upon arrival check into Forest Lodge inside the park for overnight stay.

Day - 03

Move to Camp Forktail creek/ Or Ramganga Resort

In the morning after finishing Jeep safari drive to Camp Forktail Creek, a fixed camp. close to the park in village Bhakarkot. Evening you will be escorted 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.

Come back to camp by sundown for campfire and dinner. 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.

Overnight stay at Forktail creek Camp or Ramganga Resort

Day - 04

Whole Day angling on the Ramganga River

Mahseer fishing is second to none at the great headwaters and the rapids of the Ganga, Jamuna and Sarda rivers as well as in the rapids of the Ramganga and Kosi rivers in Uttaranchal. The Mahseer is described as the gamiest fish in the world, as the first rush of the Mahseer is considered even wilder than the first rush of the salmon by those who have experienced fishing of both types. The rippling bubbling waters of the Ramganga meander between two sub-Himalayan foothills from Khekiasaidi with a backdrop of stately dense chir and sal forests. The river abounds in the Mahseer, as well as the endangered gharial, and emerges through the hills at Kalagarh.

Early morning depart by jeep for the Ramganga River with your packed lunch. We spend whole day angling on the Ramganga River. Drive back to Camp by evening for campfire and dinner.

Overnight at Camp Forktail Creek or Ramganga Resort.

Day - 05

Camp to upper Ramganga River

Today again depart early morning by jeep to the upper section of Ramganga approximate 4 hours drive from Camp. Arrive at the campsite by the river- packed breakfast on the way. We would spend whole day on various sections of the river. Picnic lunch will be served. Back to the campsite by evening.

Overnight at Camp Forktail Creek or Ramganga Resort.

Day - 07

Upper Ramganga to Camp

Half day angling on the upper Ramganga River. Pack up and drive back to Camp by late noon. Arrive at Camp by evening for campfire. Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Day - 08

Drive Corbett to Patkot (1,200ft/371m) (23 km), Trek Patkot to Bhameshwar temple
(4,900 ft/1,520 m) - 6 to 7 hours.

Patkot to Bhameshwar temple (4,900 ft/1,520 m) - 6 to 7 hours. The drive from Corbett through the beautiful Sitabani reserved forest, consisting mainly of sal trees with some teak. The last stretch of the road climbs up steadily to the village of Patkot, situated at the edge of the forest and the start of the hills. The trek starts from the village and initially climbs up gradually through dense lantana bushes, then through a thick patch of sal forest down to the gorge of the Kaligadh stream. From here the path climbs up steeply, again through sal forest, to the village of Amtoli - a two to three hour walk. After a tea break, climb up steeply on the face of the barren hill for almost 2,000 ft (620 m) to the shoulder of the ridge on to the small shepherd settlement of Bineka. The path then traverses the hillside through oak forest up to the Bhameshwar temple, dedicated to Shiva, where camp is set. Judging from some old statues found here, the temple dates back almost 800 years. The view from here stretches far into the horizon towards the south, with the Corbett Park jungle and the rest of the terai forest at your feet. Overnight at Camp.

Day - 09

Bhameshwar temple to Kunjakharak (7,000ft/2,167m) - 5 to 6 hours.

An initial steep climb through thick oak forest leads to a pass on the ridge. The path then traverses the hill up to the village of Bhagini, an hour and a half to two hours walk from camp. A steady and gradual climb from here leads into a dense mixed forest of oak, chestnut and bamboo with a sprinkling of rhododendron trees, which are in full bloom in March. The path remains just below the Devidhara ridge and is excellent for birdwatching. Some three hours through this forest leads to a break in the ridge at Kultani village. Another hour's walk leads to the Kunjakharak forest rest house. This forest is protected by the forest department and has also been classified as "reserved". From the rest house where camp is set, a further climb of 20 metres leads to a watchtower on the highest point of the ridge, which commands a 360 degree view, encompassing the plains in the south and the snowcapped mountains to the north, including Nanda Devi and Trishul peaks. Overnight at Camp.

Day - 10

Kunkakharak to Vinayak (7,300ft/2,260m) - 4 to 5 hours

From camp follow the large forest road again through dense mixed forest. The road stays almost level and goes along the ridge top. An ideal day for birdwatching as the walk is fairly easy. From far, you can see the large radar station on the ridge above Nainital. The forest supports a large variety of colourful birds - thrushes, chats, minevets, sunbirds, parakeets and several birds of prey. Even the elusive and rare lamageyer (bearded vulture) is easily sighted. Some 15 km on the road leads to the Vinayak forest rest house, another beautifully sited building.

Day - 11

Vinayak to Nainital (6,260ft/1,938m) - 4 to 5 hours

A six-km stretch through the forest leads to the village of Pangot. From here a smaller trail climbs steadily up, now through thick pine forest all the way to Nainital, a total distance of about 15 km. The approach to the town is from the top of the Naina hill. The sudden view of the town is spectacular and takes one by surprise. Descend down the hillside straight to the town. Check into Hotel The Naini Retreat..

Nanital is a beautiful hill district, known as India's 'Lake District' because numerous lakes are spread across it's boundaries with an area of 11.73 sq km. The town is set around Naini lake (tal) and hence the name and is encircled by seven hills. According to Hindu legend when the body of Shiva's consort, Sati, was dismembered, one of her eyeballs fell into the Himalayan foothills and the emerald green Naini Lake (or Tal) was formed.

Overnight at Nanital Or after dinner board on Ranikhet express train to Delhi.

Day - 12

In Delhi

Morning arrival in Delhi. You will be met outside Old Delhi Railway station & transferred to hotel . Day free for own activities. In the evening you will be transferred to the international air port according to you flight schedule for home journey.