INDIA
Birding tour with opportunities to see
Tigers in the wild in Corbett NP
Nov. 29 - Dec. 10, 2016
12 Days / 11 Nights
As low as $2395 double occupancy
Price varies with group size - price list follows itinerary below
Single Supplement $545
Can be combined with Sri Lanka - see details HERE
Birding tour with opportunities to see
Tigers in the wild in Corbett NP
Nov. 29 - Dec. 10, 2016
12 Days / 11 Nights
As low as $2395 double occupancy
Price varies with group size - price list follows itinerary below
Single Supplement $545
Can be combined with Sri Lanka - see details HERE
29 Nov Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, meet and assist and then transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
O/N Ashok Country Resort (Dinner)
30 Nov Drive to Sat Tal
After early breakfast, drive to Sat Tal, birding en route. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon birding near the lodge
O/N V Resort or Sat Tal Birding Camp (BLD)
www.vresorts.in/resorts/v-resorts-sattal
www.sattalbirdingcamp.com
01 - 02 Dec Sat Tal birding
We will spend two full days at Sat Tal. This deliberately undeveloped area offers absolutely great birding. The habitat here shelters species such as Siberian Rubythroat, Plumbeous Water Redstarts, Red-Billed Leothrix, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Grey-hooded Warbler, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Green-backed Tit, Blue-throated Barbet, Brown Dipper, Great Barbet, and White-crested, White-Throated, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrushes. Remarkable birds like Blue-throated Barbet and Spotted Forktail will make you realize that in the Great Himalayas, the action is always great and seldom finite.
O/N V Resort or Sat Tal Birding Camp (BLD)
www.vresorts.in/resorts/v-resorts-sattal
www.sattalbirdingcamp.com
03 Dec Sat Tal - Pangot
After breakfast, drive to Pangot, birding en route. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. P.M. Birding tour in Pangot.
O/N Jungle Lore Birding Lodge (BLD)
www.pangot.com
04 - 05 Dec Pangot
Two full days of birding in Pangot and surrounding area, including Baggar, Timla Pani, Cheena Peak, and Nanital. One can see a variety of woodpeckers from the impressive Greater Yellownape and Scaly-bellied Woodpecker to the tiny Speckled Piculet and everything in between (Brown-fronted, Stripe-breasted, Rufous-bellied, and more). Expect to encounter large flocks of Slaty-headed Parakeets, numerous Spotted and Oriental Turtle Doves, Grey Bushchat, Common Kestrel, Besra, Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush, and Russet Sparrow, to name a few. Several Cuckoo species are present here: Indian, Oriental, Large Hawk and Eurasian. Some other species to expect include Large-billed Crow, Grey Treepie, Black-headed Jay, Maroon Oriole, Large Cuckoo-Shrike, White-tailed Nuthatch, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch and Bar-tailed Treecreeper. Tits such as Rufous-naped, Black-throated and Yellow-browed are abundant along with smaller numbers of Black-lored and Green-backed. Some raptors we might see are Crested Serpent-eagle and Mountain Hawk-eagle, along with some others. Dark-throated and Mistle Thrushes are resident, and Striated Prinia can be seen in the terraced fields. Warblers such as Tickell's Leaf-Warbler, Greenish, Golden-spectacled, and Grey-hooded will be active. This part of India is home to some of the world's most beautiful Flycatchers such as Asian Brown, Rusty-tailed, Ultramarine, Verditer, Tickell's Blue, Rufous-bellied Niltava. The list of possibilities goes on: Orange-flanked Bush Robin, Blue-capped Redstart, Laughingthrushes such as White-throated, Striated, Streaked, and Chestnut-crowned. Look for Accentor, Upland Pipit, Blue-winged Minla, Whiskered Yuhina, and some impressive pheasants such as Khalij, Cheer, and Koklas.
O/N Jungle Lore Resort (BLD)
www.pangot.com
06 Dec Pangot – Corbett National Park
After breakfast, drive to Corbett National Park birding en route at Corbett Falls. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Corbett Tiger Reserve has spectacular avifauna diversity. A rich mix of forest, riverine and mountain species are sighted here all year round, although winter months are especially good for migratory birds. Brown Dipper, Wallcreeper, several species of Forktails (the Spotted and Little Forktail being the most common), Plumbous and White-capped Water Redstarts and several species of Wagtails are the altitudinal migrants you can see. The rich river habitat attracts Pallas's and the Lesser Grey-headed Fish Eagle at dusk. The Brown Fish Owl is more frequently heard than seen. Great Hornbill, Red-collared Falconet, Jungle Owlet, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Red-breasted Parakeet, Himalayan Swiftlet, Stork-billed and Crested Kingfishers, and White-tailed and Siberian Rubythroats are but a few of the birds we are likely to spot here.
O/N Tiger Camp (BLD)
www.tigercamp.in
07 Dec Corbett National Park
If we are able to procure some of the limited lodging in Dhikala Forest Lodge, we will drive to the Dhangarhi Gate to enter the Dhikala Tourism Zone of Corbett National Park. If lodging is not available, we will continue to bird and explore other areas of the park.
If we enter the Dhikala area, we will first visit the Interpretive Center and then take a jeep safari through the stately dense Sal Jungle, accompanied by an expert guide. The lower jungle track along the Ramganga River offers great opportunities for viewing wildlife, especially tigers in their natural habitat. Birding here is also rewarding with water birds such as River Lapwings and a variety of waders and waterfowl. We'll cross the river at Gethia Rao Bridge for the Kanda Range, where Jim Corbett shot the famous Kanda Man-eater. We'll arrive at the main tourist complex, Dhikala, in time for lunch. After a bit of mid-day relaxation in the serene surroundings of our lodge, we'll go birding in the nearby grasslands and forested area later in the afternoon, where we hope to encounter Long-tailed Nightjar, Jungle wlet, Spot-bellied Owl, Common Stonechaat, Black Francolin, Purple Sunbird, Crimson sunbird, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Black-shouldered Kite, Hen Harrier, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Chestnut-tailed Starling, and many more.
O/N Dhikala Forest Resort (BLD) OR Tiger Camp
08 Dec Corbett National Park
We will spend the early morning hours birding and wildlife viewing, possibly from the backs of elephants (depending on availability, extra fee). We will return to our lodge for breakfast and then spend the rest of the morning on a watchtower overlooking a water hole. Some target bird species for today include Slaty Woodpecker, Great Hornbill, Puff-throated Babbler, White-rumped Shama, among many more. After lunch, we will drive back to Tiger Camp at a slow pace, keeping an eye out for wildlife and birds along the way.
O/N Tiger Camp (BLD)
www.tigercamp.in
09 Dec Corbett/Delhi (230 kms/06 hrs)
You will explore the river edge at Kumeria for Brown Fish Owl, Barred Owlet, Plumbeous Redstart, Brown Dipper and the three species of Forktails. Many new species are possible in the forest and could include Crested Tree Swift, Spangled Drongo and Blue-bearded Bee-eater. Drive back to Delhi at noon. Arrive Delhi in the evening (6 hour drive). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
O/N Ashok Country Resort (BLD)
10 Dec Depart Delhi
Departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey.
(B)
PRICES
4 - 5 PAX
USD 3195 PP
6 - 9 PAX
USD 2595 PP
10 PAX
USD 2395 PP
SGL ROOM SUPPL.
USD 500
The price INCLUDES:
- Meals as indicated during tour
- All entry fees to reserves in itinerary
- Lodging
- Expert bilingual bird guide during the entire trip
- Cheepers! tour leaders, Jim and Cindy Beckman
- Private transportation during tour
- One Jeep Safari in Corbett
- Government taxes
- Transfers to and from airport
- Farewell dinner in Delhi
- Pretrip gift package, including customized checklist
- Post-trip electronic checklist and photo dvd
The price does NOT include:
- International airfare
- Elephant Safari in Corbett, if available
- Drinks other than bottled water, which will be provided at all times
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature, such as snacks, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Deposit of $600 with registration (link for registration form is at the bottom of this page) with balance due by July 29, 2016.
Checks should be made payable to Cheepers! Birding on a Budget and mailed with the registration form to:
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget
Post Office Box 385
Spring Valley, OH 45370
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation must be made in writing (email or snail mail)
More than 6 months prior to departure – full refund of deposit
Between 4 and 6 months prior to departure – 50% refund of deposit
Less than 4 months prior to departure – No refund of deposit
If cancellation occurs after full payment is made, a refund will be given only if the vacant spot is filled.
Trip insurance is recommended.
You can compare prices offered by various trip insurance companies at this website:http://www.quotewright.com/?sub_id=6056
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget LLC reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary if the need should arise due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather, landslides, and other natural phenomena, as well as suggestions by local guides in order to take advantage of an unusual birding opportunity. Lodging is subject to change based on availability.
Upon arrival in Delhi, meet and assist and then transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
O/N Ashok Country Resort (Dinner)
30 Nov Drive to Sat Tal
After early breakfast, drive to Sat Tal, birding en route. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon birding near the lodge
O/N V Resort or Sat Tal Birding Camp (BLD)
www.vresorts.in/resorts/v-resorts-sattal
www.sattalbirdingcamp.com
01 - 02 Dec Sat Tal birding
We will spend two full days at Sat Tal. This deliberately undeveloped area offers absolutely great birding. The habitat here shelters species such as Siberian Rubythroat, Plumbeous Water Redstarts, Red-Billed Leothrix, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Grey-hooded Warbler, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Green-backed Tit, Blue-throated Barbet, Brown Dipper, Great Barbet, and White-crested, White-Throated, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrushes. Remarkable birds like Blue-throated Barbet and Spotted Forktail will make you realize that in the Great Himalayas, the action is always great and seldom finite.
O/N V Resort or Sat Tal Birding Camp (BLD)
www.vresorts.in/resorts/v-resorts-sattal
www.sattalbirdingcamp.com
03 Dec Sat Tal - Pangot
After breakfast, drive to Pangot, birding en route. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. P.M. Birding tour in Pangot.
O/N Jungle Lore Birding Lodge (BLD)
www.pangot.com
04 - 05 Dec Pangot
Two full days of birding in Pangot and surrounding area, including Baggar, Timla Pani, Cheena Peak, and Nanital. One can see a variety of woodpeckers from the impressive Greater Yellownape and Scaly-bellied Woodpecker to the tiny Speckled Piculet and everything in between (Brown-fronted, Stripe-breasted, Rufous-bellied, and more). Expect to encounter large flocks of Slaty-headed Parakeets, numerous Spotted and Oriental Turtle Doves, Grey Bushchat, Common Kestrel, Besra, Chestnut-bellied Rock-Thrush, and Russet Sparrow, to name a few. Several Cuckoo species are present here: Indian, Oriental, Large Hawk and Eurasian. Some other species to expect include Large-billed Crow, Grey Treepie, Black-headed Jay, Maroon Oriole, Large Cuckoo-Shrike, White-tailed Nuthatch, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch and Bar-tailed Treecreeper. Tits such as Rufous-naped, Black-throated and Yellow-browed are abundant along with smaller numbers of Black-lored and Green-backed. Some raptors we might see are Crested Serpent-eagle and Mountain Hawk-eagle, along with some others. Dark-throated and Mistle Thrushes are resident, and Striated Prinia can be seen in the terraced fields. Warblers such as Tickell's Leaf-Warbler, Greenish, Golden-spectacled, and Grey-hooded will be active. This part of India is home to some of the world's most beautiful Flycatchers such as Asian Brown, Rusty-tailed, Ultramarine, Verditer, Tickell's Blue, Rufous-bellied Niltava. The list of possibilities goes on: Orange-flanked Bush Robin, Blue-capped Redstart, Laughingthrushes such as White-throated, Striated, Streaked, and Chestnut-crowned. Look for Accentor, Upland Pipit, Blue-winged Minla, Whiskered Yuhina, and some impressive pheasants such as Khalij, Cheer, and Koklas.
O/N Jungle Lore Resort (BLD)
www.pangot.com
06 Dec Pangot – Corbett National Park
After breakfast, drive to Corbett National Park birding en route at Corbett Falls. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Corbett Tiger Reserve has spectacular avifauna diversity. A rich mix of forest, riverine and mountain species are sighted here all year round, although winter months are especially good for migratory birds. Brown Dipper, Wallcreeper, several species of Forktails (the Spotted and Little Forktail being the most common), Plumbous and White-capped Water Redstarts and several species of Wagtails are the altitudinal migrants you can see. The rich river habitat attracts Pallas's and the Lesser Grey-headed Fish Eagle at dusk. The Brown Fish Owl is more frequently heard than seen. Great Hornbill, Red-collared Falconet, Jungle Owlet, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Red-breasted Parakeet, Himalayan Swiftlet, Stork-billed and Crested Kingfishers, and White-tailed and Siberian Rubythroats are but a few of the birds we are likely to spot here.
O/N Tiger Camp (BLD)
www.tigercamp.in
07 Dec Corbett National Park
If we are able to procure some of the limited lodging in Dhikala Forest Lodge, we will drive to the Dhangarhi Gate to enter the Dhikala Tourism Zone of Corbett National Park. If lodging is not available, we will continue to bird and explore other areas of the park.
If we enter the Dhikala area, we will first visit the Interpretive Center and then take a jeep safari through the stately dense Sal Jungle, accompanied by an expert guide. The lower jungle track along the Ramganga River offers great opportunities for viewing wildlife, especially tigers in their natural habitat. Birding here is also rewarding with water birds such as River Lapwings and a variety of waders and waterfowl. We'll cross the river at Gethia Rao Bridge for the Kanda Range, where Jim Corbett shot the famous Kanda Man-eater. We'll arrive at the main tourist complex, Dhikala, in time for lunch. After a bit of mid-day relaxation in the serene surroundings of our lodge, we'll go birding in the nearby grasslands and forested area later in the afternoon, where we hope to encounter Long-tailed Nightjar, Jungle wlet, Spot-bellied Owl, Common Stonechaat, Black Francolin, Purple Sunbird, Crimson sunbird, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Black-shouldered Kite, Hen Harrier, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Chestnut-tailed Starling, and many more.
O/N Dhikala Forest Resort (BLD) OR Tiger Camp
08 Dec Corbett National Park
We will spend the early morning hours birding and wildlife viewing, possibly from the backs of elephants (depending on availability, extra fee). We will return to our lodge for breakfast and then spend the rest of the morning on a watchtower overlooking a water hole. Some target bird species for today include Slaty Woodpecker, Great Hornbill, Puff-throated Babbler, White-rumped Shama, among many more. After lunch, we will drive back to Tiger Camp at a slow pace, keeping an eye out for wildlife and birds along the way.
O/N Tiger Camp (BLD)
www.tigercamp.in
09 Dec Corbett/Delhi (230 kms/06 hrs)
You will explore the river edge at Kumeria for Brown Fish Owl, Barred Owlet, Plumbeous Redstart, Brown Dipper and the three species of Forktails. Many new species are possible in the forest and could include Crested Tree Swift, Spangled Drongo and Blue-bearded Bee-eater. Drive back to Delhi at noon. Arrive Delhi in the evening (6 hour drive). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
O/N Ashok Country Resort (BLD)
10 Dec Depart Delhi
Departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey.
(B)
PRICES
4 - 5 PAX
USD 3195 PP
6 - 9 PAX
USD 2595 PP
10 PAX
USD 2395 PP
SGL ROOM SUPPL.
USD 500
The price INCLUDES:
- Meals as indicated during tour
- All entry fees to reserves in itinerary
- Lodging
- Expert bilingual bird guide during the entire trip
- Cheepers! tour leaders, Jim and Cindy Beckman
- Private transportation during tour
- One Jeep Safari in Corbett
- Government taxes
- Transfers to and from airport
- Farewell dinner in Delhi
- Pretrip gift package, including customized checklist
- Post-trip electronic checklist and photo dvd
The price does NOT include:
- International airfare
- Elephant Safari in Corbett, if available
- Drinks other than bottled water, which will be provided at all times
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature, such as snacks, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Deposit of $600 with registration (link for registration form is at the bottom of this page) with balance due by July 29, 2016.
Checks should be made payable to Cheepers! Birding on a Budget and mailed with the registration form to:
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget
Post Office Box 385
Spring Valley, OH 45370
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation must be made in writing (email or snail mail)
More than 6 months prior to departure – full refund of deposit
Between 4 and 6 months prior to departure – 50% refund of deposit
Less than 4 months prior to departure – No refund of deposit
If cancellation occurs after full payment is made, a refund will be given only if the vacant spot is filled.
Trip insurance is recommended.
You can compare prices offered by various trip insurance companies at this website:http://www.quotewright.com/?sub_id=6056
Cheepers! Birding on a Budget LLC reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary if the need should arise due to unforeseeable circumstances such as weather, landslides, and other natural phenomena, as well as suggestions by local guides in order to take advantage of an unusual birding opportunity. Lodging is subject to change based on availability.
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