Location
: 300 km from Delhi, 5 km from Corbett Park , 3 km from
Ramnagar
Jim
Corbett National Park, one of the greatest National
Parks of Asia. Five hundred and twenty acres of forests,
hills and grasslands, fed by a frisky river. A bio-diversity
that is rich, rare and precious. The perfect habitat
for the tiger, elephant, hog deer, birds and other wildlife
species fast vanishing from the earth.
Accommodation
The
burnt red of the cottages forms a restful backdrop to
verdant environs. Sloping tiled roofs, cool stone floors
with throw rugs, block wood furniture and other details
allow maximum comfort while continuing the illusion
of being in the wilds. The accent is clearly on nature.
The
40 guest rooms have a clever area separation, for sleeping
and for living, as in a suite. You get a sense of miles
of extra space. Double roomed suites are available for
groups and families.All
the rooms are air conditioned with hot water in baths,
and a refrigerator fulll of cooling drinks.
Outdoors
Apart from a hundred and seventy six mango trees, you
can see at the Hideaway a bountiful jackfruit tree near
the reception, variegated bamboo including sacaram,
bushes of hibiscus, rainflower, gandharaja, ticoma,
raat ki rani and haemilia, azalea aplenty, and guava
trees which yield fruit three times a year! The grounds
are meant for meandering, loitering, meditating and
playing... A tennis court on the sprawling lawns gives
way to the swimming pool with its languid blue waters,
very therapeutic after a rigorous safari. The poolside
bar lets you beer as you float. Even greater relaxation
techniques are available close by - massage therapy
by trained masseurs. By the time you’ve worked up a
wild appetite, your sense of smell will lead you to
the Gol Ghar, the thatched outdoor restaurant which
lays out magnificent breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
(The nights are generally wilder, with bonfires, entertainment
and bonhomie.)
Indoors
The 20 feet high Gurney House named after the house
Jim Corbett lived in for many years, gives you the civilised
world. Billiards, where potting the red might come easier
than capturing a tiger with a lens. Lounging, on sofas,
while dreaming of the big cat. Dining, rather lavishly,
on freshly cooked exotica, continental and Indian flavours.
Or sitting on the deck, and listening to the Kosi. Clinking
glasses filled with amber. Listening raptly to the slide
show of the Corbett Hideaway Chief Naturalist in the
meeting hall. References about tigers, elephants and
birds are available right down the path at the library,
a free and easy place where you can sip a cuppa and
browse.
THE
NATURE SHOP
Charming souvenirs and memorabilia are for the picking
at The Nature Shop which also stocks herbal cosmetics
and fascinating local crafts.
Cuisine
The resort serves excellent continental food and Indian
cuisine. And a great variety of it all! The specialities
of the Kumaoni region are a favourite feature on the
menu. The emphasis is on freshness of produce.(Remember
to ask for minestrone soup, which is a wee bit spicy
but lipsmacking. And the chicken kakori kababs that
give your palate exciting information on gourmet cooking!)
City
Information
The Corbett National Park is a primal jungle as Rudyard
Kipling put it. Despite extensive tourism, the park
has managed to retain its primeval ambience, where man
must walk timorously, in awe and with a strong sense
of his own insignificance. The main feature of Corbett
National Park is valley is the Ramganga River, running
broadly west by south west, the catchments streams of
which vivisect the land into numerous little ridges
and ravines. The topography is therefore very varied-the
streams forming islands of 'sheesham' trees, the ridges
being thickly foliated with 'sal' trees and the pastures
carrying long grasses. In this variety of habitat abounds
wildlife of enchanting beauty including 50 mammals,
577 birds and at least 25 reptiles. The river teems
with mahseer, gharial, mugger and flocks of cormorants.
The national park offers invaluable experiences for
adventurous and serious-minded wildlife-buffs, photographers
and anglers
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