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Footprints of Tiger

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel start for the full-day tour of Old and New Delhi.
Vist Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 03: Delhi - Corbett National Park
Morning drive to Corbett National Park. On the way stop at Ramnagar and look for the fabulous IBISBILL amongst the riverside boulders.
Upon arrival, check into your hotel/Camp. Later proceed for an afternoon to KOSI riverbanks. Rest of the day at leisure.
Jim Corbett National Park used to be just another Himalayan forest until in 1936 it was demarcated as a reserve area by the British Government. Jim Corbett Park is spread over 520 sq kms and is covered with huge stretches of Savannah type grasslands and Sal forests. In 1957 this place was renamed as Jim Corbett National Park from Hailey national Park. It was declared as an almost exclusive Tiger Reserve on 1st April 1973 with the help of World Wildlife Fund. Since the place is situated on the lower Himalayan belt of vegetation, it is an eco-tourism spot too.
Overnight: Hotel/Camp

Day 04: Corbett National Park
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp

Day 05: Corbett National Park
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp

Day 06: Corbett
After breakfast proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris )
Overnight: Hotel/camp

Day 07: Corbett - Nainital
This morning depart Corbett for Nainital (120 km) stopping en route for birding. Nainital, also known as the Lake District of Uttarakhand, is an absolutely beautiful and tranquil hill station situated amongst the seven hills. It is one of the most popular hill stations in North India.
Arrive Nainital and check in at hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 08: Nainital
Full day city tour
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed to visit nearby places of toursit interset.
Sat Tal
Sat Tal is located at around 23 kms from Nainital. It is by all accounts an unforgettable spot with its huge and ancient Oak trees amidst the group of lakes. It is often compared to the Westmoreland area of England.
Bhimtal
Bhimtal is located about 22 kms from Nainital and 11 Kms. from Bhowali. One can see the 17th Century Bhimeshwar temple, the 40 ft high dam and the boat in the Bhimtal Lake.
Naukuchiya Tal
Naukuchiya Tal is an appealing cavernous spotless lake situated 26 kms from Nainital. The dimensions of the lake are 983 m (length), 693 m (breadth) and 40.3 m (depth) providing sufficient possibilities for rowing, paddling or yachting.
Naina Devi Temple
Naina Devi is considered to be one of the most revered Hindu temples in India. It is situated on the northern shore of Naini Lake, in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
Naini Lake
Naini Lake is a natural freshwater lake, of tectonic origin, located amidst Nainital city of Uttarakhand. It is lunar-shaped and has an outlet at the southeastern end
Snow View
Snow View is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Naintal. It is situated on top of Sherkhanda ridge, at an altitude of 7,448 feet (2,270 meters) above sea level.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Nainital
Day birding around Nainital.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Nanital - Bharatpur
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Bharatpur. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Relax for a while. Later in the late afternoon proceed on Rickshaw for viewing the birds.
Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary: Originally a duck shooting preserve of Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan was declared a national park in 1982. Later, in 1985, it was listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco. At present, the Rajasthan Keoladeo Ghana National Park serves as one of the chief breeding and feed grounds for the birds around the world. The Bharat Pur Wildlife Sanctuary, of Rajasthan, houses approximately 300 species of birds. Amongst them, the most prominent ones are Painted Storks, Open and Spoon Bills, Egrets, Cormorants, White Ibis, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher, etc. However, the most awaited species of birds is the Siberian Crane. Apart from Iran, India is the only place where this bird migrates in winter.
Bharatpur sanctuary remains open throughout the year from sunrise to sunset.
Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Bharatpur
Full day birding inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Keoladeo National Park/wildlife Sanctuary: It is famous as bird's paradise, with over 380 resident and migrant species of birds, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also an excellent place to spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar. In 1981, Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary was given the status of National Park. The name Keoladeo has been derived from a nearby ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.
The best time to visit the Park is either early morning or in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Bharatpur
Full day birding inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Overnight: Hotel