Staying in the jungle in a forest rest house with a trained naturalist to guide you and answer all your queries related to wildlife. Hardcore birding expeditions in the surrounding forests and to the biggest wetland of the region for migratory and loads of resident species. Cultural exposure to Kumaoni as well as Gujjar villages either on the periphery or inside the reserve forests to understand the interdependence. Customised itinerary where you can have a discussion with Imran on your likes, interests and needs and get an itinerary, custom made for you only. Discussions on the wildlife where Imran shares experiences and anecdotes from his numerous quests in the wild. Visit to the local haat (roadside markets) for a taste of the local flavor. Visit to village school to learn about the learning capabilities of kids besides the teaching abilities of the teacher in a situation where two classes jointly sit in a room. Umpteenth opportunities for nature and wildlife photography, as Imran would guide you to the best offbeat, scenic and unexplored sites of the region.
Itinerary:
Itinerary-1 (Tiger tracking and bird watching)
Pax/Persons: Min-2 & Max-6
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: 2 jeep safari in Corbett Landscape | 1 walking safari | All meals | Park entrance fees
Single Supplement: On Request
Itinerary-2 (The Ranger's Lodge & Corbett Grasslands)
Pax/Persons: Min-2 & Max-4
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: Night stay in forest rest house | 4 jeep safari in Corbett Landscape | 1 elephant safari | 1 walking safari | Accompanying Naturalist and a 4WD Gypsy | All meals | Park entrance fees & Permits
Single Supplement: On Request
Itinerary-3 (The Ranger's Lodge & Corbett Landscape)
Pax/Persons: Min-2 & Max-4
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: Night stay in forest rest house | 6 jeep safari in Corbett Landscape | 1 elephant safari | 2 walking safari | 1 Wetland and birding safari | Accompanying Naturalist and a 4WD Gypsy | All meals | Park entrance fees & Permits
Single Supplement: On Request
Itinerary-4 (The Ranger's Lodge & Corbett Parikarma)
Pax/Persons: Min-2 & Max-4
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: 3 nights stay in two sets of forest rest houses | Cross country Gypsy drive all along the circumference of Corbett Tiger Reserve or 8 jeep safaris in Corbett landscape | 1 elephant safari | 2-3 walking safaris around the forest rest houses for studying the changes in habitat types | 1 Wetland and birding safari | Accompanying Naturalist and a 4WD Gypsy | All meals | Park entrance fees & Permits
Single Supplement: On Request
Itinerary-5 (The Ranger's Lodge & Dedicated Elephant Safari)
Pax/Persons: Only 2 Guests
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: Dedicated elephant with 03 nights stay in the forest rest houses along the northwestern region of Corbett tiger reserve. | Accompanying naturalist and a 4WD Gypsy would provide 3-4 jeep safaris in the heart of Corbett along the line of elephant movement | All meals | Park entrance fees & Permits
Single Supplement: On Request
Itinerary-6 (The Ranger's Lodge, Corbett, Terai, Bhabhar & Himalayas - A birding Expedition in the lower Himalayas.)
Pax/Persons: Min 4 & Max 8
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: Birding in and around Delhi wetlands and island forests | Birding in and around Corbett landscape | Birding enroute lower Himalyas at avifaunal hotspots | Birding in and around lower Himalayas | Accompanying bird watching guide and a 4WD gypsy | Accommodation and meals all along | Park entrance fees & Permits
Single Supplement: On Request
Itinerary-7 (The Ranger's Lodge, Corbett & beyond - The Terai Arc Landscape one of the most vibrant tiger corridors in North India from Haryana to Nepal.)
Pax/Persons: 4 Guests
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Price: On request
Inclusion: Accompanying naturalist and a 4WD gyspsy | Cross country Gypsy safari through the corridor with night stays in the forest rest houses of Rajaji, Corbett, Dudhwa, Pilibhit Tiger Reserves | Accommodation and meals | Entrances & Permits
Single Supplement: On Request
Reviews:
Imran Sir's home, the food, the staff & the conversations were all exceptional
I fall short of words to write about Imran Sir (or, Khan saab as locals fondly call him) & his homestay. Once you're in Ramnagar and are staying with him - you become his family member. Anything and everything you would need, he would always go above & beyond to ensure you have an amazing experience.
The homestay is right at the Corbett Tiger Reserve boundary (quite literally) so spotting Sambar deers, Spotted Deers at night is an absolute certainty. If you're lucky, you might spot leopards & elephants from a safe distance (his terrace). The food is amazing, the staff are super cute & friendly. But the best part about The Rangers lodge is the host - Imran sir himself. If you're here - yes, do all the things that you came here to do i.e. Jungle safari (he will help arrange), site seeing etc. but do engage in warm conversations with Khan saab - the wealth of information he has on wildlife, nature, tiger, Corbett is unparalleled.
For me and my wife, it's a no-brainer that every time we think Corbett, we would think of Imran sir's homestay. They don't make people like him anymore :)
- Gaurav
The Ranger's Lodge
Imran khan, Malla Kaniya, Corbett Tiger Reserve Near Shiv Mandir, Near Kaniya Forest Chowki, Jhirna Road, across ESTC, Kaniya, Ramnagar, Jim Corbett National Park-244715, India