This jungle lodge, snugly nestled in the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas
in Uttaranchal, is spread out over an undulating 20 acres of hilly and riverine
tracts, plateaus and ravines. While it has a great deal to offer in itself, its
prime attraction undeniably lies in its location within the Corbett National
Park, home to a teeming variety of wildlife, including of course the majestic
and endangered tiger, sufficient in numbers here to permit frequent sightings,
but also leopard, elephant, wild boar, ghural, sambar, chital, wild dog,
porcupines, jackals, civets, sloth bear, black bear, to but name a few! It is
also a bird watchers' paradise with over 500 species of birds, including the
pied kingfisher, crested serpent eagle, fishing eagle, Himalayan grey headed
fishing eagle...
The gentle Ramganga river that runs through these hills also brings with it the
famous river carp Mahseer, a greatly-sought catch for enthusiastic anglers.
The drinking water is sourced from natural springs that abound in this expanse,
which also lends itself to myriad activities within the premises of the resort
or at easy distances, be it an elephant safari, swimming in the pool or river,
playing tennis, jogging or cycling down the trails, rafting down the Ramganga,
rock climbing, rappelling, trekking or for the more sedentary, kite flying, a
good read in the library or excursions to nearby areas of note. It is of course
also equipped with all modern amenities and facilities that go toward a stay of
faultless comfort.
Accommodation:
30 A/C Rooms inclusive of 2 suites & 10 air cooled swiss cottage safari
tents.
Meeting & Conference:
Features of our conference hall and other conference facilities available at
the Resort are as follows :
Shape of the conference hall - Rectangular
Seating capacity:
a. U-Shape: 45 people
b. Class Room: 80 people
c. Theatre: 120 people
d. Standing: 150 people
Number of halls - One + One Gol Ghar with sitting capacity of 40 people
Measurement of mail conference hall - 30' x 50'
Conference Facilities:
Equipment's available at the Resort:
Flip Charts, Board
Conference stationery
CD Player
TV
History:
The Corbett National Park, within which lies the Corbett Ramganga
Resort, was established in 1936 as the Hailey National Park. The establishment
of this reserve forest was in main due to the efforts of Jim Corbett, after whom
the park was subsequently named. This park was also the first to be designated
as a Project Tiger Reserve in 1973 and is one of the few to still be able to
boast of frequent tiger sightings. Jim Corbett was a colourful character, the
stuff of folklore and legend even within his lifetime, but finally an active and
committed conservationist. Having spent his childhood in the Kaladhugi area
between Ramnagar and Nainital, his familiarity with the forests and wildlife led
to him being a popular choice to seek and shoot man-hunting leopards and tigers
that strayed into and threatened the villagers in the region. "Carpet Sahib", as
he was locally known, later turned these very talents that made him a sought-out
hunter to the task of conservation and turned his hand to photography and
writing instead, with books like "My India", "Jungle Lore" and "Man-eaters of
Kumaon" to his credit. The Corbett National Park stretches over 520 sq km with a core area of
330 sq km. Its mixed deciduous and sal forests and savannah grasslands are home
to a variety and number of protected wildlife including leopard, elephant, wild
boar, ghural, sambar, chital, wild dog, porcupines, jackals, civets, sloth bear,
black bear. On the muddy banks of the Ramganga can also be seen the long-snouted
gharial, marsh crocodile, cobras and pythons. And there are over 500 species of
birds in the Ramganga reservoir, in the main Dhikala camp area of the park.
Services & Facilities:
Room Service
Running hot/cold water
Conference Facilities
TV Lounge
Swimming Pool
Tennis courts
Cycling/ Jogging Track
Helipad
Safaris
Bars & Restaurants:
The resort serves Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine
Location:
The Corbett Ramganga Resort in Marchula is a 20 acre property within
the 520 sq km Corbett National Park. This park was established in 1936 and is
today home to a plenitude of protected wildlife including the tiger. At the
foothills of the Himalayas, it is well removed from the bustle of city life and
yet easily accessible.