Nesting in the foothills of the Mighty Himalayas, the Corbett Tiger Reserve (Uttaranchal, India) lies mainly in the hilly districts of Nainital, Almora and Pauri Garhwal. At present the Corbett Tiger Reserve covers an area of 1318.54 Sq.Kms. and includes within it the Corbett National Park Corbett tiger reserve is perhaps one of the very few national parks in India, situated here is Camp Fork Tail Creek where one can stay in the heart of the reserve.  Camp Forktail Creek has 12 luxury safari styled tents with attached semi tiled toilets with running cold water - hot water is supplied in the mornings and evenings in buckets. The tents are raised on wooded platforms with a private sundeck to each one. The Thatch, is the dining and lounge area built out of grass and wood locally. Around the thatch is the Campfire pit and barbecue area, which provide for campfires and barbecues after sundown. Being a forest camp, we discourage the use of electricity - instead lanterns and oil lamps are used in the nights. Choosing the Season Winter October to March Days are clear and pleasant, nights get cold. Great time for bird-watching and mountain views. Summer April to June Hot days with pleasant nights. Ideal time for sighting animals, especially elephants.

Monsoons July to September
Humid days and nights
Great time for walks and trekking.
September is good for observing flora.

Accessibility

By Road:
280 km, around 7 hrs driving time
Delhi - Moradabad - Kashipur - Ramnagar - Mohan - Camp

By Rail:
Ranikhet Express from Delhi to Ramnagar
Departure at 10.40 pm from Old Delhi Railway Station.
Arrival at 5.00 am at Ramnagar Station.
Pick up from Ramnagar (nearest railhead) to Camp can be arranged.

What to Carry

• Binoculars
• Personal medical requirements and insect repellent
• Travelling light is a good idea; one duffel bag and one day pack per person is suggested
• Camera and film rolls
• Batteries should be charged before coming to the camp
• Flashlight
• Books and other reading matter

What to wear

• Jungle colors such as beige, brown, khaki and green are least disturbing to the environment and therefore most appropriate
• Comfortable Safari cloths and shoes made for easy walking are recommended
• If you travel in winters, sweaters and heavy jackets are a must
• Light cottons are suggested for summer months
• Rain Gear is essential for the monsoons
  

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Facilties

Camp Fork Tail is an experience in itself offering a wide variety of Adventure Activities as described below:

Birding

The Camp offers a Varity of birding excursions in and around the Corbett Tiger Reserve. One could choose from day walks around camp to multi day birding tours for the varied habitats in the area. These trips could involve staying at Camp, in a Forest Bungalow inside the National Park or living overnight in camping tents depending on the preference of each group or individual…

Fishing

Using Camp Forktail Creek as a base one can opt for multi day fishing trips on various stretches of the Ramganga River. These trips are escorted by our Camp fishing guides - some of the finest in the area, and involve overnight camping by the River on it upper stretch. Besides our angling tour on the Ramganga River we also customize itineraries for the Kali - Sarda River in the eastern Kumoun Himalayas…

Elepahant Safaris

The Safari is a great combination of various ways to observe wildlife, the main attraction being riding the Pachyderm for a whole week. The Safari starts from the Northeastern periphary of the reserve from the Durgadevi gate and continuous along the northern boundary ending at Halduparao on the northwestern boundary. Besides traveling on the elephant the tour plan includes various activities including Game drives into the national park and Birdwatching hikes, Village visits, Visits to various tribes in the area, learning to ride the elephant, elephant baths to name a few.

Multi Day Hikes

Hikes in these forests with a help of an expert tracker is perhaps the best way to 'feel the forest'. One indeed gets an insight and minute observations are possible. Camping in our forest or by a riverside far from habitation is an unforgettable experience.

The 'Man eater of Mohan trail' is one of the Multi day hikes you could choose from, however most of the Hikes are flexible for customization as per ones needs…

Rest Houses

Trips to one of these Forest rest Houses can be combined with your stay at Camp Forktail Creek. A classic tour plan of one such combination is mentioned below, however these trips can be customized as per ones needs…

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Contact us

Camp Fork Tail Creek
Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal