Monday, January 26, 2009

Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, Pangot



LOCATION
Located in the northwestern forest range of Nainital (Uttaranchal) is the village of Pangot.
Surrounded by thick oak and rhododendron forest on three sides this lodge, it is a typical Kumaoni hill settlement with about 15 families.
One can still observe the age old lifestyle of the hill folk in Pangot.

DIRECTION

From Delhi
By Road : Drive from Delhi via Kathgodam and Nainital: 8½ hours A marked road map is available on request. Drive from Delhi via Ramnagar (Corbett National Park) and Kaladhungi: 7½ hours

By Train: Overnight air-conditioned train from Old Delhi railway station (departing at 2245 hr.) to Kathgodam (arriving at 0615 hr.) and then 2 hr. drive to Pangot via Nainital. Pick-up/ drop at Kathgodam RS can be arranged. Overnight non air-conditioned train from Old Delhi railway station (departing at 2245 hr.) to Ramnagar, Corbett National Park (arriving at 0500 hr.) and then 2½ hr. drive to Pangot via Kaladungi.

TARIFF: INR 35oo per night with all meals (b'fast, lunch and dinner) for a couple. INR 1000 less on single occupancy.