Camp Forktail Creek is situated in the midst of a dense Sal forest on the north-eastern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Corbett National Park is India's first and one of her finest National Park. Owing to it's geographic location, Corbett supports a rich variety of habitats and is extremely rich in bio-diversity. 

Camp Forktail Creek offers one a great "jungle" experience in the land Jim Corbett once roamed. Situated in the village of Bhakrakot, camp is surrounded by mixed deciduous forests that are extremely rich in wildlife and bird-life. Hikes in these forests are very rewarding for bird-watching, apart from the pleasure of sighting animals on foot. 

Camp is named after the Forktails that visit these forests in the winter months, which along with other species make the area a favorite birding ground in northern India. 

Other excursions include game drives and elephant rides in the National Park, angling for the mighty Mahseer on the Ramganga River, overnight or multi-day trips to Dhikala forest rest house within the National Park, multi-day elephant safaris, day hikes or overnight treks in the surrounding forests, jeep safaris to old forest bungalows strewn all over the Kumaon & Garhwal Himalayas.

Camp was started in 2000, essentially to be a place where people could be one with the Indian jungle.

We got into this for the wildlife activities- to make people understand, discover and respect the jungle and be comfortable with it.

We have done little to change the forests around us, instead efforts have been made to regenerate forest trees within our land, maintain our 'no-electricity' status and have a basic, simple, yet elegant home for our guests.

The end result, to our joy, has been rewarding- birds and animals are our frequent visitors, showing and sharing their little world with those in Camp.

Itinerary

Day One - Arrive at Camp Forktail Creek

Arrive at Camp Forktail Creek by lunch. After wash and change and a sumptuous lunch, we would take you on an escorted nature and bird walk into the Sal forests surrounding camp. It is an excellent opportunity to walk in the cool of the forest, to be so close to nature and to appreciate the varied plants, insects, birds, mammals and reptiles that inhabit this part of the country. THE QUIETER YOU ARE, THE MORE YOU WILL SEE.

Back to camp by sundown for campfire and dinner, which is leisurely and personal. Along with the excellent cuisine, your guide and hosts will amuse and amaze you with their stories of exciting experiences. Then it is time to relax once again and enjoy carefree chatter by the fireside whilst feasting on the unique sounds and smells that your exclusive location offers, before retiring to bed with only canvas separating you from the Indian jungles.

Day Two - Full day game drive into the Bijrani range 

Early morning, depart for a full day game drive/ elephant ride (subject to availability, as it can not be booked in advance) to the Bijrani range to observe the wildlife of the area. Breakfast and lunch would be served at the Bijrani FRH, specially packed by our chef at Camp.  

After a full, action-packed day in the forest, we head back to camp by sundown, just in time for that hot cup of tea.

After a quick wash, join your hosts by the campfire for drinks and snacks and resume the discussions leftover from the previous night. For those of you weary from the long day, dinner would be ready under the Thatch after which you could settle into your comfortable beds in the tent. 

Day Three - Depart for onward destination

Early morning walk to Bhakrakot village to observe the local lifestyles of the area. Visit the village school, local homes, the farms and cultivation around the village. As a whole a visit to the village helps one understand the methods of farming and cultivation, the local lifestyles, interaction with the local folks etc.

Back to Camp for breakfast and then depart for onward destination.