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Claridges Corbett Hideaway

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Accommodation(Claridges Corbett Hideaway) :

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.

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!)

Confrences :

Conferences and seminars get transformed into extraordinary experiences at the Corbett Hideaway.

You can move from the crisp and efficient environment of the air conditioned conference hall onto grassy lawns, riverside banks, restaurant deck, swimming pool which become informal venues for forming close associations of understanding!

The conference hall can accommodate 125 people in class formation 150 in auditorium formation and 25 in an intimate U-shape boardroom formation.

The hotel equipment supports overhead projection, LCD video projection, slide projection. You can depend on high quality PA systems and music systems for the right sound at presentations.

Professional intimacy and bonding is inevitable in the happy environment of the Corbett Hideaway. Outdoor management conferences help in team building activities through organised sports like trekking, safaris, and white water rafting. All outdoor activites are arranged in totality by the Corbett Hideaway.

The natural preference for outdoor excursions is the highly recommended jungle safari in the Corbett Hideaway Canter bus, with stopover of a day or more in the park.

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Dhikala Forest Lodge

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Corbett’s main camp, Dhikala, beautifully situated, overlooking the Ramganga reservoir and the forested hills beyond, is 40-kms northwest of Ramnagar. You can only stray beyond the confines of the camp under armed guard, on an Elephant back or in a car or jeep.

Accommodation Facilities :

Accommodation ranges from the 24 bunk beds in the Log Huts and other assorted spartan huts, to more comfortable bungalows and cabins.

Food & Other Services :

Food is available in the lodge canteen either per day, with tempting western food, and affordable Janta meals.
There is also a Dhaba, frequented by the park staff who wit and tell of their adventures and latest sightings.
There’s also a library and reading room, where film shows on wildlife are run.

Leisure & Sports Activites :

It’s normally possible to see plenty of animals and birds from the lookout tower beside a waterhole 1-km from the Dhilkala camp. Elephant safari and jeep rides are also organised for wildlife viewing.

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Infinity Resort Corbett

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Owned and managed by Khatau International, a Dilip D. Khatau Group Company. Infinity Resort is situated in the himaliyan foothills on the banks of the Kosi River. Situated in the Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal, it reflects a high standard of jungle accommodation which is unique in India.

The lodge reminds one, of the famous African lodges. It has a distinct outdoor atmosphere, right down to the staff uniforms. The lodge has a typical jungle ambience with its huge wooden rafters in a dome-shaped split level mega-pagoda, which serves as a lounge with a cozy fireplace, a fully-stocked bar and a dining hall. The decor, the furniture, the artifacts, all capture the tough life of the jungle so loved by the legendary Jim Corbett. Its 24 twin bedrooms offer a panoramic view of the Kosi river with the backdrop of the Kumaon hills. Its lawns, set amidst a mango grove bring to life the bonhomie of outdoor zest and zeal with 'Chota Pegs' and small eats in the evening.

Infinity Resort is a strong believer in eco-tourism as not only is it important to travel to remote areas and enjoy and understand the biodiversity and cultural heritage of the area, but also to retain the purity and beauty of the wilderness.

The most significant event that has taken place in this regard is the setting up of The Corbett Foundation. It is a private trust which is engaged in eco-developmental works in the buffer area with special emphasis on an awareness programme. It is earnestly hoped that the activities of the trust will further the cause of eco-tourism and it will become a pioneer organisation to further conservation efforts in and around the Cobett Tiger Reserve, including the tiger.

Facilities (Infinity Resort) :

Owned and managed by Khatau International Limited, Infinity Resort stands on the banks of the Kosi river in the heart of the Kumaon hills of western U.P. Looking onto the green hills of Nainital and Ranikhet ridgeline, the lodge reflects a high standard of jungle accommodation which is unique in India.

Twenty four spacious twin-bedded rooms with adjoining bathrooms and individual private balconies stand in a grove of mango trees around a full sized swimming pool. Terra-cotta tiles, local marble stone and slate blend pleasingly in the main lodge building which is arranged on several levels to maximize enjoyment of the view. The circular lodge and dining area, complete with a fully stocked bar and cosy fireplace, jut out making it an intrinsic part of the river and hills around it.

Other facilities include indoor games, a conference hall with state of the art equipment, Childrens Park and even a medical center with resident doctors and an ambulance.

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