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The elephant back safari penetrates deep into lush tropical forest to unveil the area's rich flora and fauna. Your royal bandwagon comes with your own elephant, an experienced mahout, luxury camps and a master chef. From the comfort of your howdah and through leisurely nature walks, discover over 600 species of birds and over 50 species of mammals.

Taking you to normally unreachable areas in a forest with dense undergrowth, the elephant-back safari offers the best opportunities to sight the tiger. Relive the days of the British Raj and uncover Corbett's legacy at the colonial-era Forest Bungalows. In the heart of the park at Dhikala, a 100 sq. km reservoir hemmed by a vast savanna, you continue your exploration in a 4X4. The reservoir holds marsh crocodiles and the endemic fish-eating Gharials while the Ramganga river offers the challenge of angling the mighty Mahseer.

We can also arrange tour extensions to the elephant-training camps in South India. At Dubare, you can take part in the bathing and feeding rituals of the pachyderms in the Cauvery river. This was where the Maharaja of Mysore used to have elephants trained for the famous Mysore Dussehra. At Mudumalai National Park visit Theppakadu, where conservation efforts are so well-managed that more elephants have been born in captivity than anywhere else in the world.

Duration : 08 Nights/ 09 Days tour by road
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Corbett Tiger Reserve

Day 1 -- » Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or free for optional activities. Overnight at hotel

Day 2 -- » Delhi to Corbett Tiger Reserve
Morning depart Delhi by surface for Corbett Tiger Reserve to arrive by noon and check in at lodge. Afternoon visit the nearby villages and surrounding forests. Overnight in Tents.

Day 3 -- » Corbett Tiger Reserve
Morning drive short distance to the park's entrance to meet with elephants and mahouts. Ride through the Ramganga Valley Reserve passing through sub tropical forest and the confluence of Ramganga and Mandal River to arrive at campsite. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.

Day 4 -- » Corbett Tiger Reserve
Early morning ride along the Mandal valley stopping to fish for Mahseer in the Ramganga river. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.

Day 5 -- » Corbett Tiger Reserve
Early morning continue safari riding along the Mandal River that forms a part of the northern boundary of the tiger reserve. Afternoon drive by the jeeps to the campsite at the highest point of the Tiger Reserve. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.

Day 6 -- » Corbett Tiger Reserve
Early morning depart for Dhikala by jeeps for a full day game viewing drive. Return to the camp in the evening. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.

Day 7 -- » Corbett Tiger Reserve to Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Early morning depart the camp by jeep for short drive to meet with elephants and mahouts. Ride into Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and continue safari riding along the Palain River down to Palain valley. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.

Day 8 -- » Sonandi Wildlife Sanctuary
Early morning continue safari riding along the Palain River to reach camp in the evening. Overnight in Forest Rest House/ tents.

Day 9 -- » Sonandi Wildlife Sanctuary to Delhi and Depart
Drive back to Delhi. Arrive Delhi airport in time to board the flight for onward destination.