SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRIP IN CORBETT NATIONAL PARK

Corbett National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parks in North & Central India. It is also India’s first National Park. The Park was established in August 8, 1936, and named after the Governor of the United Provinces, Sir Malcolm Hailey, as Hailey National Park. In 1952, the Park’s name was changed to Ramganga National Park. In 1957, the Park was renamed yet again, this time after Jim Corbett, the famed hunter-author-photographer-naturalist. Corbett National Park is also the venue from where Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973.

The Park is situated in the Himalayan foothills, amidst forested mountains that range from 400m (1,312ft) to 1,210m (3,970ft) in height. Through most of the Park flows the Ramganga River, on the banks of which lived a community in ancient times. It is believed that these people cleared away a tiny part of the forest, and made the area their home. Evidence in the form of terracotta figurines and ruined temples further corroborate the fact that the Ramganga valley was the home of an ancient civilization.

Main Flora
Sal, khair, ber, kuthber, bel, chbilla, dhak, semal, khingan, kharpat, rohini, bakli, pula, bamboo.

Main Fauna
Mammals: Tiger, leopard, elephant, spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, hog deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, ghural, langur and rhesus monkey.
Birds: Peacock, pheasant, pigeon, owl, hornbill, barbet, lark, myna, magpie, minivet, patridge, thrush, tit, nuthatch, wagtail, sunbird, bunting, oriole, kingfisher, drongo, dove, woodpecker, duck, teal, eagle, stork, cormorant, falcon, bulbul, flycatcher, red start and gull.
Reptiles: Indian marsh crocodile or mugger, gharial, king cobra, common krait, cobra, Russels viper, python and monitor lizard.

Corbett Park Guidelines
Walking or trekking inside the national park is strictly prohibited.
Avoid perfumes and bright clothes, wear clothes of colour which merge with the natural surroundings.
Carry a litter bag while entering the Tiger Reserve and bring back non-biodegradable litter.
Do not make noises/talk loudly inside the forest.
Do not smoke in the forest. Do not collect plants or pluck flowers.
While taking photographs or shooting videos, do not disturb the wild animals. (For eg. use of flash guns)
Shouting, teasing or chasing animals or attempts to feed them are prohibited.Respect local traditions, customs and religions.

Day 1:  Corbett National Park 

05:00 Hrs:  Assemble at the School

05:30 Hrs:  Wheels Rolling for Corbett  Adventure Resort  at Corbett National Park by A/c coach

09:00 Hrs: Enroute Breakfast at Gajrola (Mari Ton)

13:00 Hrs:  Arrive Corbett  Adventure Resort. Room allotment setting down. Freshen Up

13:30 Hrs:  Lunch at Resort

14:30 Hrs:  Teams assemble at the resort for the post lunch session of activities (Team Building)

Team 1 – Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Valley Crossing / Flying Fox

Team 2 –Burma/Rope Bridge,Commando Net, Zigzag Bar,Tyre Wall,Tyre Crossing

Team 3 – Team Building Games: – Doom tent pitching, Fill the circle, passing the Rope  

18:00 Hrs:  Evening tea/ Milk hot with light snacks.

18:15 Hrs:   Night Trek nearby camp.

19:30 Hrs:   Evening bonfire

21:00 Hrs:   Dinner and overnight at the Resort.

Day 2: Corbett National Park 

07:30 Hrs:  Wake up to get fresh up, followed by tea/Milk.

08:45 Hrs:  Breakfast

09:30 Hrs:  Breakfast Post breakfast – Rotation of activities among the teams   

12:30 Hrs:  Lunch at Camp

13:00 Hrs:  Post Lunch Depart for jeep safari in the Corbett National Park.

19:00 Hrs:  Evening bonfire with Wild Life movie

21:30 Hrs:  Dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Day 3: Corbett National Park 

06:30 Hrs:  Wake up to get fresh up, followed by tea/Milk.

07:00 Hrs:  Bird watching session with the environmentalist.

09:15 Hrs:  Breakfast

10:00 Hrs:  Breakfast Post breakfast – Water Fall Trek

13:30 Hrs:  Lunch at Camp

15:00 Hrs:  Maggi walk (Students will collect wood on their own for making fire)                       under                                   professional supervision

19:00 Hrs:  Evening bonfire with Wild Life movie/Music

21:30 Hrs:  Dinner and overnight at the Camp

Day: 4 Corbett National Park 

08:00 Hrs:     Wake up to get fresh up, followed by tea/Milk.

09:15 Hrs:      Breakfast

10:00 Hrs:      Time is free pack yourself with all your belongings

11:00 Hrs:     Post Snacks break depart for the School

15:00 Hrs:     Enroute lunch at Way Side Restaurant (McDonalds/Mari Ton resort)

21:00 Hrs:     Arrive School by Evening.

Program Effectiveness –

1:10 Student per major activity group
Equipments complying with International standards
Resident Doctor with emergency medicines
Standby Vehicles on campus for emergencies
Qualified and Certified Mountaineering Instructors from NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering

Tips for participants and things to carry
• Always travel light and try not to carry valuable belongings
• Carry warm clothing for the evenings and light wear for the day.
• T- Shirts, Shorts and floaters
• Sunscreen lotion, Cap and Sunglasses
• Pack a good shoe for walking
• Personal medication and a torch are a must in your pack
• A book to read and a diary to record your trip is worth keeping.
• A set of extra cells for your torch are also advised

Expectations from the participants
1. The activities planned in the program are aimed at achieving certain results as such complete participation is expected out of the participants. Being co-operative and friendly with others helps you pull through at hard moments like getting tired on a long walk.
2. When in a discussion over activity analyses always wait for your turn.
3. The instructors on the program are authorized to send a participant back home or quarantine with immediate effect for the rest of the program if the participants are not adhering to the instruction. For your own safety and of others it is vital that you follow and adhere to the instructions given to you before, during or after any activity.

Price inclusive of :

1. Three Nights’ Accommodation on multiple share
2. A total of Eleven meals at the camp (BF X 4 Lunch X 4 Dinner X 3 )
3. All activities as mentioned and described in the program submitted with complete safety gear under professional supervision.
4. Escort for the trip
5. AM / PM tea / coffee supplements
6. Evening Bonfire
7. Hi tea in the evening

8. Mineral water during bus journey.
9. Day two Jeep Safari
10. Wild Life movie
11. Bird watching session with the Naturalist

The cost, however does not include

• Any personal expenses like soft drinks, sodas, extra f & b
• Cocktail snacks
• Any costs not explicitly covered above.

Terms and Conditions

• Minimum guarantee of Students and Teachers
• All payments to be made in the name of “ StayOut Adventure”.
• 50% of the total billing must be paid in advance on conformation of the date of camp and balance 50% within seven days of the completion of the camp.
• Cancellation before 30 days of departure 70% Refund
• Cancellation before 20 days of departure 50% Refund
• Cancellation before 10 days of departure 25% Refund
• No refund for any cancellation/no show in the last 5 days prior to departure