Wildlife Photo Tour: Corbett Intensive & Birding Trails | 6 Nights and 7 Days Uttarakhand Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
a specially crafted 6 Nights / 7 Days Uttarakhand Wildlife tour package focusing on wildlife and bird photography. Explore the best of Jim Corbett National Park (different zones), enjoy guided camera safaris, and discover hill birding hotspots around Pangot & Nainital. This Uttarakhand Wildlife package is ideal for photographers, birders, and nature lovers seeking immersive, hands-on experiences.
Highlights:
- Intensive safaris in Jim Corbett (Dhikala/Bijrani/Corbett Buffer Zone...
Itinerary
Arrival & Transfer to Corbett — Orientation and Introductory Birding
Arrival at Delhi (or Pantnagar) and drive to Ramnagar / Corbett. Check-in and relax. Evening introductory session with the naturalist-photographer covering itinerary, camera settings for wildlife, and safety briefing. Short guided walk along forest-edge trails for birding and light photography.
Travel time: ~5-6 hours from Delhi; allow buffer for traffic.
Early Safari (Zone Choice) — Photography Session & Village Walk
Pre-dawn departure for an early jeep/canter safari in one of Corbett's active zones (e.g., Bijrani or Buffer Zones) focused on mammal and bird photography. Post-safari critique session and lunch. Late afternoon village walk and community interaction to photograph rural life and local birds.
Pack a long lens (300mm+) and a spare battery. Dusk offers great golden light for portraits.
Full-Day Dhikala (or Selected Core Zone) Safari — Big Cat & Wildlife Intensive
Full-day Dhikala / core zone safari (if permitted) — deep-forest photography day with prime routes for spotting herbivores and predators, riverside ambush points, and scenic backdrops. Midday rest in a designated picnic area; packed lunch provided. Evening post-safari review with image-sharing and feedback from guides.
Full-day safaris offer best chances for tiger, leopard, elephant, and large herbivore sightings. Carry sun protection and light snacks.
Morning Birding Trail & Photography Workshop — Zone Safari (Afternoon)
Early morning focused birding and low-light photography around grasslands and wetlands — target species include Indian pitta, crested serpent eagle, and woodpeckers. After a midday rest, optional afternoon zone safari for mammals or a second photography workshop emphasizing composition and motion-freezing techniques.
Ideal for hybrid shooters and DSLR users to practice AF tracking and burst modes.
Transfer to Nainital / Pangot — Sunset over Naini Lake
After breakfast, drive to Nainital / Pangot (approx 2–3 hours). Check-in and short rest. Evening stroll to Naini Lake for sunset frames and urban birding (waterfowl and passerines). Pre-dinner talk on high-altitude bird identification and ethics for bird photographers.
Pangot offers quick access to mixed oak and rhododendron forests — pack a light daypack for short treks.
Full Day Pangot/China Peak Birding — Himalayan Specialties
Full-day birding and photography around Pangot, China Peak, and Kilbury. Target Himalayan species: Chestnut-bellied rock thrush, lammergeier (if season permits), rufous-bellied thrushes, laughingthrushes, and various flycatchers. Includes guided pre-dawn hikes to viewpoints and mid-morning stakeouts for territorial songbirds.
Layer clothing for cool mornings and warmer afternoons; bring a field guide and binoculars in addition to your camera.
Morning Birding & Departure — Drive Back to Delhi / Onward Transfer
Early morning short birding walk for any missed species and final photo session. Return to the hotel for breakfast, check-out, and drive back to Delhi or Pantnagar for onward connections. En route, stop at vantage points for last-minute landscape or bird frames.
Flexible drop-off options: Delhi Airport/Railway or Pantnagar Airport. Inform at booking.
Inclusions
- Comfortable 6 nights accommodation (4 nights near Corbett, 2 nights in Pangot/Nainital) with breakfast and selected meals
- Daily early-morning and afternoon safaris as per itinerary (jeep/canter + entrance permits) in Corbett
- Full-day Dhikala/core-zone safari (permit & guide subject to park rules)
- Guided birding walks and photography workshops by experienced naturalists/photographers
- All transfers between itinerary destinations (Delhi/Pantnagar transfers optional at extra cost)
- Park permits, guide fees, and parking charges as applicable
- Pick-up/drop-off assistance and emergency support
Note: Safari zone selection depends on park permit availability; premium zones may require supplementary fees.
Exclusions
- Airfare or long-distance train fares to/from Delhi or Pantnagar
- Personal camera gear, binoculars, and photography accessories (rental available on request)
- Park core-zone permit surcharges (Dhikala or special canters) if declared by authorities
- Meals not specified (some lunches/dinners may be on own in Nainital)
- Insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Important: Covid-19 or other government-mandated testing/quarantine costs are not included.
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