Jungle Resorts in India

Kanha Jungle Resort

Location : The resort is located in village Mocha, the buffer zone of Kanha National Park. It lies in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The resort is located very close to the entrance giving unique opportunities to enjoy wildlife.

Accommodation : 17 Twin-bedded cottages with attached toilets, hot and cold shower.

Facilities : 'Banjar' restaurant serving Indian, Continental & Chinese cuisine. A swimming pool, a billiards table

Activities : 1.Wildlife tracking and jungle visits in jeeps with in-house naturalist.
2. Elephant rides.
3. Wildlife film shows.
4. Nature trails.
5. Mountain biking
6. Village visit
7. Picnics
8. Bar-be-Que
9. Dinner and folk dance by nights. Best time to visit November - May

Jim Corbett Resort

Corbett National Park Corbett has a good tiger population. It was here that the "Project Tiger" was launched in 1973. Four species of deer - Hog deer, Sambhar, Spotted deer & Barking deer and other prey like wild boar, support the predators. Besides tiger, Corbett biosphere reserve is a haven for 50 mammals, 580 kinds of birds and 25 reptile species. The park has elephants, the Himalayan black bear in the higher elevations, sloth bear, variety of lesser cats and a large variety of avi-fauna.

Category : 3 star
Address : P.O. Dhikuli, via Ramnagar, Nainital - 244715 UP
Room : 24 baths and independent balcony attached
Cuisine : Indian, Chinese, Continental, Mughlai
Amenities : Air-conditioning in some rooms, swimming pool, slide / film show on wildlife, cultural programme of Indian folk music and dance, gymnasium, indoor games, library, jeep / elephant safaris, fishing, trekking, nature cure centre with yoga and meditation.

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

The picturesque Siliserh Lake lies along the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve and a charming hunting lodge overlooking it, is a marvelous place for visitors to stay.

Herds of sambar, chital, nilgai and sounders of wild boar - the prey population for predators like the tiger and leopard, roam the 765.80 sq km Reserve. Other carnivores include the hyena, jungle cat, and caracal. Interestingly enough, the dhole or wild dog has been sighted in the Park only in the last few years.

Herds of sambar, chital, nilgai and sounders of wild boar - the prey population for predators like the tiger and leopard, roam the 765.80 sq km Reserve. Other carnivores include the hyena, jungle cat, and caracal. Interestingly enough, the dhole or wild dog has been sighted in the Park only in the last few years.

The Park has hides carefully located near the water holes. These afford fine opportunities for viewing and photographing wildlife. Splendid ruins scattered in the vicinity of Sariska give it an added interest.

The Neelkanth temples (6th-13th century AD) are just 32 km. from the Park and the historic Kankwari Fort inside the Reserves is where the Emperor Aurangzeb one imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh. Splendid palace complex built in with a 'French' pavilion and swimming pool, is now a hotel.

General Information:

Best Time to Visit : October to June.
Nearest Town : Alwar (21 km)

How to Get Here :

Air : Jaipur (108 km)
Rail : Alwar (21 km)

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambhore, in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the smallest Project Tiger reserves. It's name comes from the vast fort that stands in the middle of the forest. The name Ranthambore is derived from two hills in the area, Ran and Thanbhor. Another version says that Ranthambhore was once called Rana Stambhapura or City of the Pillars of War!

The Ranthambhore National Park at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhayas is a unique juxtaposition of the natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kms. from Sawai Madhopur. The elegant Ranthambhore fort called the Jogi Mahal is now the forest rest house.

It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from the gentle to the steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhayas to the conical hillocks and the sharp ridges of the Aravalis. An important geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhaya plateaus meet the Aravali hill ranges, meanders through the reserve. The National Park is bounded by the rivers Chambal in the South and the Banas in the North. Pure stands of the Dhok interspersed with open grasslands of the plateaus, six large lakes - Gilai Sagar, Mansarovar, Malik talao, Raj Bagh and Padam Talao with in the National Park.

Opening Time

The park is open from 1st October till 30th June.

Seasons and Climate

Cold : October to March ( Min less than 10 degrees Celsius) good animal sightings. Best time for bird watching.
Warm : April to June ( Max 40 degrees Celsius ) excellent animal sightings.
Wet : July to September ( National Park is closed ) Happy hours.

Wear

Light cotton clothes in warm weather. Raincoat in wet weather. Woolens and jackets in cold weather.
Preferably wear neutral and earthy coloured clothes.
Advisable to carry camera and binoculars.