A wild safari is an exciting journey through dense forests causing a sense of adventure of the untapped ambiance with the rare opportunity to glimpse through a wide range of flora and fauna. It thrills anyone going through the ride by offering an absolute treat to the senses with the green surrounding that is pleasing to the eyes, the fresh air with the fascinating fragrance of wild flowers, crystal clear water running through streams and rivers, the enchanting sounds of waterfalls, buzzing of bees and the chirping of birds, the serene lakes and the exotic taste of wild fruits. In a nutshell, it is a purely joyful ride giving an out of the world experience.
The ride becomes more enjoyable when it is done in a royal manner by sitting on a great Indian elephant. The view from the back of this majestic animal is amazingly superior to an ordinary jeep ride view. It provides a feel of being closer to the wildlife and to nature. The clarity of the view is also enhanced due to the height of the view point. The pace of movement is also gradual and controllable, providing room for exploring the jungle and lingering in the most charming places for capturing videos and photographs to cherish the memories.
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett national park is the perfect location for a splendid elephant safari. As there are numerous animals and birds making the ride a real wild life adventure, it can be called the heaven for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts.
The place occupies a vast area measuring above 500 km with a spectacular landscape consisting of hills, river beds, marshy valleys, lush green meadows and tranquil lakes. The wild life is densely populated around the main rivers in the region including Ramganga, Sonanadi, Mandal, Palain and Kosi. The park is located at an altitude of 1143 meters in the Uttarakhand state. It is well connected to the main cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Agra.
Best season and weather conditions
The park can be visited throughout the year. However, different seasons are suitable for different purposes of the visit. For bird watching, the best season is from October to March. Though early mornings are very cold, the days are pleasantly warm and bright during these months. For the sight of animals, the best months are from April to June. The days are hot and nights are cold in this season. The best season for viewing colorful flora is from July to September. As it is the monsoon season, the days are humid with a pleasant weather at nights.
Flora in Jim Corbett Park
The park has a wide collection of plants of about 600 species. They include trees, climbers, shrubs, ferns and grasses. The main trees found here are Sal, Sissoo, Khair and Date Palms. Many flowering plants like Indian Coral and Sesal. Some species like Teak, Eucalyptus, Silver Oak and Bottlebrush are planted in the park, like a feather in its cap enhancing the beauty of the atmosphere. Many species of bamboos, grasses and shrubs are scattered throughout the region, making the place colorful.
Fauna in Jim Corbett Park
Jim Corbett is one of the most popular tiger reserves in India which houses a good number of the endangered species Bengal tigers. Apart from tigers, it preserves many rare species of animals including the Asian elephants, leopards, spotted deers, Mountain goats, Jackals, Wild boars, Sloth bears, Porcupines, Civets, Langur Monkeys, Sambar, Barking deers, Hog deers and wild cats. The park is home to around 600 species of birds.The Ramganga river is inhabited by fish eating crocodiles, Otters, Turtles and many fish species. Other reptiles in the region include Rock Python, King Cobra and Monitor Lizard species.
The Elephant Safari
The elephant safaris at Jim Corbett which are well-organized guided tours with ample measures for the safety and comfort of the tourists. There are many rest houses at different parts of the jungle including Dhikala, Sarapduli, Gairal, Khinnanauli, Malani, Bijrani and Jhirna. There is option of choosing a short or long duration elephant safari according to the convenience and purpose of the visitors. A short trip can be for few hours or for a whole day. A long trip for multiple days can be planned for enjoying nature for a prolonged time period.
The journey through the jungle is full of adventures and pleasant surprises. The variety of plants, scented flowers, the mesmerizing deers and herd of bathing elephants, jumping monkeys give unique enchanting experiences. The amusement is added by the opportunity to meet the Kumaoni tribal community. The simple life style, the beautiful huts and their folk dances depicting their culture provide other worldly experiences.The elephant safaris at Jim Corbett national park can be described as truly awesome adventures bestowing plenty of exciting encounters of nature and wild life and everlasting memories.
