Trekking Corbett Park Nainital - Trekking Season, Uttaranchal Tourism

The trekking season in Uttaranchal is confined to summer and autumn as the inner areas remain inaccessible through winter and spring. The heavy snowfall experienced in these seasons makes walking almost impossible. A fun-filled, four-day trek could take you to the hills after a sojourn at "Corbett National Park in the foothills." The uniqueness of this trek is that the trail goes through the jungle terrain of the Shivaliks first, then winds its way up to mixed deciduous forests of oak, chestnut, and bamboo to finally reach thick pine forests above Nainital. Frequently, you see the Indian plains on one side and get distant glimpses of the Himalayan peaks to the north. Corbett can sustain the beast due to its rich vegetation. A thriving elephant population also indicates a healthy ecosystem.

Duration :
04 Days Tour

Trekking Season :
November to April, though Decembe to January cna be very cold.

Tour Code :
IH-0012 (TTP.II)

Day 01 :
Proceed on the unmetalled road just outside the main gate of the Corbett Park down to the Kosi river to enter the Sitabani Reserve Forest. A ninety-minute drive through a sal and teak forest brings you to Patkot village (1,200ft/366m) at the edge of the forest where the hills begin. The trek starts from the village. The initial gradual climb takes you through a thick growth of lantana bushes, a weed that has been a cause of concern for many wilderness areas. A hardy plant, lantana grows easily and smothers all the shrubs around it. Nothing symbolizes a degraded habitat as much as these bushes. Soon you enter a thick sal forest to descend to the Kalagarh stream. The path climbs up steeply just a short of a wooden, bridge, again through a sal forest, to amtoli Village. After a short break, claim up steeply on the face of berain hills. With a high demand for fuel-wood, trees in the lower hills of Kumaon and Garhwal have been religiously felt, resulting in massive soil erosion.

Day 02 :
It begins with a steep climb through a thick oak forest to cross a small pass on the ridge. A two-hour walk from the camp brings you to Bhagini village. You are in typical hill country going through a dense forest of oak, chestnut, and bamboo with a few rhododendron trees. Staying just below the Devidhara ridge, the trail climbs steadily for three hours to Kultani village where there is a break in the ridge.

Day 03 :
The walk is easy as you follow a wide unmetalled road through a dense forest. Going along the ridge, the road stays almost level. This is a great day for bird-watching. If you are there in spring, the migratory birds would be back. Trushes, chats, minivets, sunbirds, warbles, sparrows, skylarks, and parakeets can be seen.

Day 04 :
The last day is another unhurried trek through some thick pine forest. At the end of the first six kilometers stretch comes Pangot village. From there a smaller trail descends to Nainital, fifteen kilometers away. The approach to the town is from the top of the Naina hill, presenting a great top view. The view suddenly opens up to a fabulous natural amphitheatre of wooded hills enclosing the pretty, banana-shaped lake below. A trail snakes its way down to the town. As the chill descends in the evening, it's time for some hot rum next to a fireplace in a room overlooking Naini Lake.

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