CEE Australia India Nature Tour

The Corbett Tour Centre for Environment Education (CEE) offers an exciting 10-day wildlife tour to the Corbett National Park and the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in India.

Highlights Natural History presentations/ audio-visuals; forest drives, elephant rides, nature trails; interactions with Park officials; wildlife viewing & bird-watching; trekking in villages to observe local mountain culture and lifestyles; exploring flora, fauna; observing local history, culture and legends; enjoying the scenic beauty of Indian sub-Himalayan foothill forests (terai) & grasslands; visits to project sites/ schools to observe CEE's ongoing environment education and eco-development work.

The Indian terai is home to the tiger, leopard, elephant, several species of deer, antelope, jackal, snakes including cobra & python, sloth bear, monkeys; over 600 bird species; rich invertebrate life; hill rivers have excellent trout, besides crocodile, turtles. Both Corbett & Binsar sanctuaries offer the thrill of wildlife sightings during morning & afternoon drives/ elephant rides into the forest, and on foot trails (in permitted zones). The sanctuaries are located in the foothills of the Western Himalayas, and cover an altitude range of 250 - 1000 metres above sea level. Both parks are in Uttaranchal (A new state of India, established in 1999).

Contact naturetours@ceeaustralia.org For further queries feel free to call 612 9416 0432

Costs and Conditions Cost of the tour package from Delhi airport. Adults $2999 (inc GST), Children under 14 $ 1999 (inc GST). Payments by cheque or money order to CEE Australia PO Box 62 Gordon NSW 2072 Australia. Costs is based on twin sharing basis.

Costs include: The whole tour package from Delhi International Airport back to airport, including all the transfers, covers the following:

» 02 nights in Delhi in a hotel (Bed & Breakfast) » 05 nights in a resort at Corbett (all meals included) » 02 nights in a resort in Binsar (all meals included) » Sanctuary entry permits (individual charges may be applicable for commercial video/ filming equipment) » All the jungle safaris (elephant/ vehicle rides) in Corbett and adjoining areas, bird watching » Airport transfers » Surface transportation; State road taxes and toll fees » Experienced Naturalists and Escort Officers; Camp Assistants » Emergency medical aid » Audio-visual presentations » Arranging meetings with relevant people -Park management and staff, other relevant persons » All meals

Cancellations and Refunds Cancellation 60 days or earlier before the date of tour -80% of advance deposit will be refunded. Cancellation 30-59 days before the tour date -50% of advance deposit will be refunded. Cancellation less than 30 days before date of tour - no refund. If minimum numbers are not met, CEE has the right to cancel the tour.

Alterations in Programme and Cost Increases Changes in itinerary may occur even though the camp programme is carefully planned. If major changes are necessary before start of the camp, participants will be informed and may withdraw without loss of deposit, if they choose. While costing camps well in advance, we try to absorb rise in costs if any. If for reasons beyond our control, greater increases are necessary, we will notify participants in advance and request them to bear the incremental cost for the item concerned. Suggested time of the year for the Corbett Tour October to February