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Delhi to Corbett — Kosi Riverside Camp
The Kosi river runs along the edge of Jim Corbett National Park, and the villages of Garjiya and Dhikuli have riverside camps and resorts on its banks, with the forest on the far side. It is a ride-and-camp trip on easy roads, ending in a night by the river at the edge of tiger and elephant country. Safaris in the park are a separate booking; the camp itself is the point of this route.
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At a glance
- Round trip
- About 500–540 km
- Riding time
- About 5–6 hours each way
- Nights
- One night works; two lets you add a safari or the Corbett museum at Kaladhungi
- Start point
- Delhi (via Moradabad, Kashipur and Ramnagar)
- Highest point
- About 350 m — flat river country
- Difficulty
- Easy. Good highways; the last stretch through Ramnagar is busy with local and tourist traffic.
- Surface
- Sealed road all the way; camp access lanes can be sandy or rough
- Best season
- November to June. The core safari zones close in the monsoon (roughly July to October); winter nights are cold.
The ride
Delhi → Moradabad → Kashipur → Ramnagar → Garjiya. It is a plains run on good highways, with the last stretch through Ramnagar town and along the Kosi.
Camps stand on the bank of the Kosi, with the forest beyond. The small Garjiya Devi temple sits on a rock in the river. Safaris into the park need advance booking with the forest department and are separate from the camp. The Corbett Museum at Kaladhungi, in the hunter-turned-conservationist's old home, is a good stop on the way in or out.
Day by day
Delhi to Corbett
Delhi → Moradabad → Kashipur → Ramnagar → Garjiya (5–6 hours). Arrive by mid-afternoon, settle in and walk the river bank.
The river, the temple and the camp
Visit Garjiya Devi, spend the day at the camp, or take a pre-booked safari. Keep to the camp premises after dark.
Camp to Delhi
Back by Kashipur and Moradabad to Delhi. Leave early for a comfortable ride home.
Fuel & services
- Fuel is easy on the highway — Moradabad, Kashipur and Ramnagar all have pumps.
- Fill up in Ramnagar before the camp; there are few pumps along the river road.
- Camps range from basic tents to comfortable riverside cottages. Confirm what is included, and the rules for staying inside the camp after dark.
Road & conditions
Sealed throughout. The Delhi–Moradabad–Kashipur highway is fast with the usual trucks and toll plazas; the last stretch through Ramnagar is congested on weekends. The camp lanes off the main road can be sandy or rough. Wildlife can be on the road near the forest edge at dawn and dusk — ride slowly and do not stop to look at elephants.
Bike, fuel & getting help
- Suggested bike
- Fine on a well-maintained 150–200cc commuter.
- Fuel gap
- Longest dry stretch is short — a normal tank covers it with margin.
- Spare fuel
- None needed for this route.
- Emergency & logistics
- District hospitals within an hour or so; full mobile coverage; mechanics in every town. A short, low-stakes ride.
Best time to ride
November to June is the working window. Winter nights are cold; spring and early summer are warm, and dry weather brings animals to the river. The core safari zones are closed in the monsoon, and the river can run high.
What to add to your kit
Beyond the standard ride kit: a warm layer and a torch for the riverside evenings, insect repellent, and closed shoes — you are in tiger and elephant country after dark.
Ride this with a group
Want to ride Corbett with a briefed group? Send an enquiry, or check the rides page for the next outing.