Corbett - Wildlife Photography Masterclass Expedition, Dec 2024

We will travel to Dhikala today after breakfast and we should start from the resort by 9:00am. As we enter Dhangarhi gate at 10:00am, the adventure and wildlife safari to Corbett begins. The drive to Dhikala is 32 kms from the gate. We take a very slow and leisurely drive. We will be stopping at places on the way to photograph birds and landscapes. The Himalayan foothills are one of the natural wonders of the earth, with lush sub-tropical forests and the bountiful flora & avifauna that is a tribute to the nature lover and the photographer of the wild. The Dhikala Forest rest house has a fantastic setting overlooking the Ramganga reservoir and the opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat is immense. As you reach the rest house, take some rest and join the group for lunch. An evening Jeep safari to the grasslands called "Chaurs", for a chance sighting of the elusive Tiger- now the cynosure of every tourists' questing eye. Dhikala rest house is encircled by a solar fence for your safety - it is an unforgettable experience to sit out on your verandah and enjoy the wild sounds of the night.

Overnight stay at Dhikala Forest Lodge.

Corbett is a paradise for mammal aficionados and bird watchers alike and is one of the top locations in India to photograph animals in their natural habitat making it ideal to create the best storytelling images.

The settings in which elephants can be photographed here is unique to the place and shall give us some really unique images given the fantastic winter light which makes it possible to shoot throughout the day. 

An early morning Jeep safari into the wilderness of Corbett and beyond, is the most promising way of tracking Tigers in Corbett besides other mammal species. An evening Jeep safari along the rippling Ramganga river, crossing the river at the Gathiarao fair-weather bridge to the Kanda range where Jim Corbett shot the famous Kanda man eater. The opportunity to observe & photograph wildlife in its prime habitat, is an experience one succumbs to without much hesitation.

Overnight stay at Dhikala Forest Lodge.

Early morning Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park, with its varied topography, diverse flora & fauna, the beauty of the meandering Ramganga river, the natural splendor of its landscapes, the park is a precious heritage. We explore the forest areas on our way back, with the possibility of seeing five species of Kingfishers, Pallas & Himalayan Grey headed Fishing Eagles, Osprey, Crested Serpent Eagle and of course the mammalia, the Safari is truly magical. Check out time is 1100 hrs *but we will decide mutually on the exit time as we have to drive back to Delhi today to catch our flights back home.* 

As we leave Dhikala on our way out, this becomes our 8th Safari as we've had good experiences in the past on this road with respect to wildlife and it is highly recommended to travel with your photography gear handy. The unending stretch of the virgin Sal forests, the vast texture of massive trees, plumages of peacocks dragging the forest floor, the images of deer jumping across the forest track, all make a tour to Corbett Tiger Reserve a veritable paradise for the avid wildlife photographer.

After reaching Ramnagar we change vehicle to drive back to Delhi and will have lunch on the way.