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Uttaranchal Wildlife

The Snow-capped mountains, rolling meadows, high-altitude lakes and dense forests in the hills of Uttranchal Pradesh support exotic wildlife, birdlife and plant life. These wonderful creations of nature add a dash of splendour to nature's abundance that exists in the environs of the Garhwal and Kumaon regions.

In order to preserve this gift of wildlife and enable visitors to have a privileged view of the same, the state of Uttar Pradesh has created special areas, National Parks and Sanctuaries.

Askot Sanctuary
Pithoragarh, the picturesque hill district of Uttranchal Pradesh, houses amidst its greens, the Askot Sanctuary, which adds more dazzle to its already splendid beauty. Lying in the lap of Kumaon Himalayas at a height of 5412 ft., snow-capped mountains peaks and fine temples are an integral part of Pithoragarh. The highlights of the sanctuary are snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, bharals, monals, chirs, koklas, pheasants and chukors.

Accessibility :
Air : The nearest airport is Pant Nagar Nainital. (305 kms.)
Road : Askot is accessible by road via Tanakpur - Pithoragarh or via Haldwani - Almora. Askot is 54 kms. from Pithoragarh.
Rail : The nearest railhead is Tanakpur, 204 kms.

Accommodation :
Forest Rest House, Askot
Forest Rest House, Rugling
Forest Rest House, Tejam.

Corbett National Park
India's first and finest park spread over 520 sq. Kms. along the banks of the Ramganga river, just 300 Kms. northeast of Delhi in the foothills of the Himalayas is the Corbett National Park.

Established initially as Hailey National Park on August 8, 1936, in honour of Sir Malcolm Hailey, then governor of the United Provinces, the name was changed to Ramganga National Park in 1952. In 1957, it was finally named as Corbett National Park in honour and memory of the late Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter, naturalist-turned-author and photographer who had helped in setting up the park and demarcating its boundaries.

The elevation of the Park ranges between 400 mts. and 1210 mts. The multipurpose hydel dam at kalagarh lies at the southwestern fringe of Corbett. the lake inside, with its scenic charm, has added to the beauty of the park. Many species of water birds, both migrant and non-migrant, frequent its water. Crocodiles and long snouted fish-eating gharial have found new homes here and their numbers have increased. They can often be seen sunbasking on the sand banks. For anglers too, the lake is a paradise. Fish, such as the mashseer, abound in the lake and river. The Park offers difference kinds of vegetation al along its varied topography which comprises hilly and riparian areas, temporary masshy depressions, plateaus and ravines.

110 Spices of trees, 51 species of shrubs and over 33 species of bamboo are found here. There are three distinct seasons in Corbett, Cold Nov. to feb., Hot- March to June, Rainy- July to Oct. Over 50 mammal, 580bird and 25 reptile species have been listed in the Corbett. Also astounding is the insect life here. Corbett is a known haven for tigers, largely owing to the success of WWF funded project-tiger that was launched on 1st April 1973. Other animals which add to its attraction are : Leopard, leopard cat, jungle cat, fishing cat,himalayan black bear, dhole, yellow-throated morten, elephant, porcupine, chital, barking deer etc. Some of the birds commonly seen here are osprey, crested serpent eagle, blackwinged kite, shikra, Pallas's fishing eagle, spotted eagle, minivets, shrikes, babblers etc.

The Gharials, descendants of the prehistoric reptilies, have made the park their home. The Indian python, viper, cobra, krait and king cobra, the largest of the poisonous snakes, also inhabit Corbett, as monitors and other lesser lizards.

General Information :
Area : 520.8sq.km.
Altitude : Between 400mt and 1,100mt.
Temperature :
Summer : 46°C 19°C
Winter : 25°C 4°C
Main entry point : Dhangarhi, Main Tourist Centre & Dhikala.
Tourist season : Nov. 15 to June15

Accessibility :
Air : Nearest airport is Pantnagar,133kms.
Rail : Nearest railhead is Ramnagar, 50kms. from Dhikala.
Road : Dhikala is connected by a road to Dhikala- Ramnagar and from there to other parts of the state. Other centers within the park are connected by fair-weather tracks. From Dhikala : Delhi is 290kms. Lucknow 503kms.; Ranikhet 114kms.
Local Transport :Coaches and jeeps can be hired from the National Park office at Ramnagar. Elephants are available for wildlife viewing at Dhikala,khinanauli and Bijrani. Elephant rides conducted every morning and evening.

Accommodation :
Corbett Lodge, Ramnagar
Corbett jungle Resort, Kumeria
Cabins, Dhikala
Cottage Tents, Dhikala
Log Huts, Dhikala
The Corbett Riverside Resort
Shergaon Tiger Village, Ramnagar

2 Night / 3 Days Package :

Day 1 :
Dep. from Delhi by Shatabdi at 6.30 AM
Arr. Hardwar at 11.00 AM. On Arrival, check in Hotel.
After Freshup, drive to Raja-ji-National Park, Hardwar with Packed Lunch.
Activities : Elephant Safari
At evening visit Har-ki-pauri for Ganga Aarti (Special arrangements from Skylark)
Dinner & Night Halt at Hotel.

Day 2 :
After early Breakfast, drive to Corbett National Park, Ramnagar.
Check in Hotel at Ramnagar.
After Lunch, visit Corbett Park. Dinner & Night Halt at Hotel.

Day 3 :
After Breakfast, drive to Jungle Safari with Packed Lunch.
At 1.00 PM, drive back to Hardwar. Board at Rly. Stn.
Dep. from Hardwar at 6.00 PM by Shatabdi Express.
Arr. Delhi at 10.30 PM.
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