The northern Indian state of Uttaranchal
has a number of surprises in store for you. One of these is the expansive
Corbett National Park; it covers an area of 1,319 sq km. The dense jungles
of Corbett harbour more than 50 species of mammals, 580 species of birds and
around 25 species of reptiles. The Corbett National Park has to boast a
number of jungle lodges and wildlife resorts where you can make you stay and
indulge in exciting recreational and adventure activities. Resorts that
tourists prefer to stay during their trip to Corbett are as follows:
Quality
Inn Corbett Jungle Resort
Famously
known as Corbett Jungle Lodge, the resort enjoys a picturesque location on
the banks of River Kosi. Staying in tastefully furnished cottages, amidst
mango groves, is a long-cherished experience. To facilitate your business
affairs, the resort also features a conference hall.
Facilities/Amenities
The stone-built cottages at Corbett Jungle Lodge are spacious and come
along with exclusive sit-outs and attached bathrooms. The restaurant serves
luscious Indian and Continental dishes. To keep you in good spirits, there
is a cocktail lounge as well. The resort organises a number of recreational
activities as well. These include nature walks, swimming, angling, wildlife
trips, sightseeing tours etc.
Claridges
Corbett Hideaway
The
resort is located in the Garjia Village of Uttaranchal. Spread over an area
of 13 acres, Claridges Corbett Hideaway is set amidst groves of mango trees.
Facilities/Amenities
This wildlife resort offers independent cottages with air-conditioning
facility. The cottages have sloping tiled roofs while the floor is made up
of stone. They come along with separate sleeping and living area, tea/coffee
maker, attached bathroom etc. At the restaurant, visitors can relish a
variety of foods including Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, Continental and ethnic
Kumaoni dishes. Tusker Bar offers you choicest of cocktails and mocktails.
Other facilities include library, tennis court, swimming pool, massage
therapy, indoor games etc. Angling and wildlife safaris into the jungles of
Corbett are also arranged for travellers' convenience.
Corbett
Ramganga Resort
This
wildlife resort, spreading over an area of 20 acres, occupies a position on
the banks of Ramganga River. The picturesque resort features 16 rooms
(including villa-style suites) and 10 deluxe Swiss cottages.
Facilities/Amenities
The spacious rooms and cottages of Corbett Ramganga Resort come along with
facilities like running hot/cold water and attached bathroom. Apart from a
well-maintained multi-cuisine restaurant, the resort also offers a swimming
pool to relax. Whether you are looking for Mahaseer fishing or wildlife
safaris into the Corbett National Park, you can have it all arranged for you
here. A lot more options of recreations are there.
Corbett
Riverside Resort
The
luxury resort lies abutting the Corbett National Park. Spreading over an
area of 21 acres, the resort has to offer 21 deluxe suites and 10 deluxe
double rooms.
Facilities/Amenities
The rooms at Corbett Riverside Resort have been provided with double beds,
attached bathrooms and hot/cold running water. Many of the rooms and the
in-house dining rooms excellently overlook River Kosi. Food offered at the
restaurant includes Indian, Continental and Chinese. A swimming pool is also
there for you to decompress. There are good arrangements for recreational
activities like hiking, horse riding, kayaking, rafting, wildlife safaris
etc.
Camp Forktail Creek
The
resort is located on the northeastern fringes of the Corbett National Park.
The resort features 12 luxurious safari-style tents; each of these tents
comes with a private balcony. Surrounded by dense deciduous forests, the
resort truly makes one's experience richer.
Facilities/Amenities
The cottages at Camp Forktail Creek have been designed to give you a unique
experience of stay. Running cold water is available in all the cottages.
However, hot water is provided in buckets on request. There is a
dining-cum-lounge area known as the 'Thatch'. Barbecue sessions are also
organised to add to the joy of your stay. Travellers can get arranged
fishing excursion to Ramganga River, bird watching trips, hiking and
elephant safaris among others.