Tranquil Song
Trip Name: Tranquil Song
Duration: 11 days
Destinations Covered:Delhi- Naintal (Pangot)- Binsar- Betalghat- Corbett National Park- Delhi
Season: Mid October to June
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi/Nainital
Connect overnight train to Kathgodam (railhead for Nainital) at 2230 hr. from Delhi. Overnight in the air-conditioned train.
Day 02: Pangot (Nainital)
Arrive Kathgodam at 0600 hr. and you will be transferred to Pangot (50 km, 2 hr.), a journey that takes you on one of the world's more spectacular mountain roads as we climb up into the Kumaon Hills on our way to this delightful "lake city.
Day 03: Pangot
A long trail leads up to Naina Peak, which at 2610 metres offers views of the Garhwal Himalayas including Nanda Devi. Also a very good birding area is the quiet old road through forests towards Corbett National Park.
Day 04: Pangot/Binsar
Early start for a 5-hour (110 km) drive to Binsar through the Himalayan roads. Rest of the day birding in the surroundings.
Day 05: Binsar
Full day birding trek in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. A 6 hour trek from Jhandidhar/Snow View point and back, we ascend from 5600 feet to approximately 9000 feet.
Day 06: Binsar/Betalghat
Next day you will be passing through coniferous forests, a patchwork of farm fields and the deciduous woodland towards Betalghat.
Day 07: Betalghat
Another full day at Betalghat for birding along the Kosi River and the waterfalls.
Day 08: Betalghat/Corbett National Park
The Corbett Tiger reserve has spectacular avifauna diversity.
Day 09: Corbett National Park
Full day at Corbett with a morning or evening elephant/jeep ride into the park
Day 10: Corbett National Park
Full day at Corbett with a morning or evening elephant/jeep ride into the park
Day 11: Delhi
Arrive New Delhi in the morning.
Note: Bird sightings depend greatly on season, timing, and patience. Sightings mentioned in the itinerary are only a guide and cannot be guaranteed.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
