Weekend getaways are just getting interesting day by day for us. This time, a trip to Corbett for 2 nights in May was just a dream come true ! With the climate so dry and humid, with heat waves running all through, there was nothing which stopped us from going to Corbett. A six hour drive from Delhi, with a stopover at Bikanerwala (at Gajraula) for breakfast, we reached our final destination at excatly 11:40 am. Our stay was destined at Nadiya Padao, Dhikuli district, Ramnagar.
No words to simply describe this word. Surrounded by a cluster of mango trees and the raw mangoes hanging down the trees was a sight not to miss. My daughters were just not tired piucking the mangoes. After freshening up, we headed to the dining area for lunch. With a lavish spread out and mouth watering menus, we definitely felt all the more hungry. The only person not to enjoy was my husband due to a stomach upset. But nothing stopped me from having and enjoying my lunch to the fullest. I ate like a king??! After lunch, we did not feel like moving out. later, we headed to seek the blessings of Girija Devi, situated just 5 minutes from our resort. This temple was washed out by flood waters and found its place where it is standing now! The temple steps were very steep with just one person walking at a time. With the Kosi river flowing by, this place was surely sacred. In the evening, after a round of snacks which included mixed pakodas and potato wedges in the room, we all headed towards the pool.
We are not regular swimmers, but behaved as one! The cool water of the pool was much needed. We were all freshened up after the swim. After watching movie playedby the resort on Jim Corbett, we then proceeded for dinner which was again very delicious.
Day 2, the most awaited day was one we would like to recollect each time. This trip, being a wildlife trip, we were eager to catch that one glimpse of the TIGER! Our jeep safari was scheduled at 5.30 a.m. from the resort. We all were ready for the safari, and left the place on time. We were given entry from Birjani gate .
Our eagerness and that thirst to see the tiger grew more and more as the time passed. At 7:40 am, a group of 3 jeeps gathered at a place asking us to wait and be silent. Finally we spotted a tigress resting behind a thick layer of grass not ready to show its beauty to anyone. Soon, a jeep from the other side disturbed the tigress due to its sound. The tigress moved from its place, crossed the road and moved uphill. This was a scenenot ti be missed! Never seen a tiger/tigress so close, just 50 metres from us. Its magnificient beauty, its cat walk was one I could not stop relishing and talking about.
We were dot on time for the breakfast. Though we had planned to go to Kaldungi waterfalls and the Corbett museum, the weather just did not allow us. We were totally soaked up and decided to rest at place. In the evening, we again went for a safari, this time Elephant!
My kids totally enjoyed the this safari and wished the safari did not end. Though we did not spot a tiger this time, we could spot a huge python resting after eating it prey. I must say, the forest was too thick and dense with its vegetation. A variety of butterflies was eye-catching! Its a must place for butterfly lovers. Day 2 also passed off very quickly. This was one trip my daughter cherised and did not wanted to come back. I guess, its the same with all. We then left for Ghaziabad on day 3 with a stopover at Sagar Ratna for a quick lunch and reached our sweet home in the evening for a home made cup of tea!
This place is highly recommended for people wanting to discover wildlife!
No words to simply describe this word. Surrounded by a cluster of mango trees and the raw mangoes hanging down the trees was a sight not to miss. My daughters were just not tired piucking the mangoes. After freshening up, we headed to the dining area for lunch. With a lavish spread out and mouth watering menus, we definitely felt all the more hungry. The only person not to enjoy was my husband due to a stomach upset. But nothing stopped me from having and enjoying my lunch to the fullest. I ate like a king??! After lunch, we did not feel like moving out. later, we headed to seek the blessings of Girija Devi, situated just 5 minutes from our resort. This temple was washed out by flood waters and found its place where it is standing now! The temple steps were very steep with just one person walking at a time. With the Kosi river flowing by, this place was surely sacred. In the evening, after a round of snacks which included mixed pakodas and potato wedges in the room, we all headed towards the pool.
We are not regular swimmers, but behaved as one! The cool water of the pool was much needed. We were all freshened up after the swim. After watching movie playedby the resort on Jim Corbett, we then proceeded for dinner which was again very delicious.
Day 2, the most awaited day was one we would like to recollect each time. This trip, being a wildlife trip, we were eager to catch that one glimpse of the TIGER! Our jeep safari was scheduled at 5.30 a.m. from the resort. We all were ready for the safari, and left the place on time. We were given entry from Birjani gate .
Our eagerness and that thirst to see the tiger grew more and more as the time passed. At 7:40 am, a group of 3 jeeps gathered at a place asking us to wait and be silent. Finally we spotted a tigress resting behind a thick layer of grass not ready to show its beauty to anyone. Soon, a jeep from the other side disturbed the tigress due to its sound. The tigress moved from its place, crossed the road and moved uphill. This was a scenenot ti be missed! Never seen a tiger/tigress so close, just 50 metres from us. Its magnificient beauty, its cat walk was one I could not stop relishing and talking about.
We were dot on time for the breakfast. Though we had planned to go to Kaldungi waterfalls and the Corbett museum, the weather just did not allow us. We were totally soaked up and decided to rest at place. In the evening, we again went for a safari, this time Elephant!
My kids totally enjoyed the this safari and wished the safari did not end. Though we did not spot a tiger this time, we could spot a huge python resting after eating it prey. I must say, the forest was too thick and dense with its vegetation. A variety of butterflies was eye-catching! Its a must place for butterfly lovers. Day 2 also passed off very quickly. This was one trip my daughter cherised and did not wanted to come back. I guess, its the same with all. We then left for Ghaziabad on day 3 with a stopover at Sagar Ratna for a quick lunch and reached our sweet home in the evening for a home made cup of tea!This place is highly recommended for people wanting to discover wildlife!
