Himalayan Lodges
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Shaheen Bagh
Near Mussoorie,
Upper Dehradun
Uttrakhand |
Situated just below the British
hill station of Mussoorie, the elegant house, with an adjoining
cottage, is located on a 7-acre estate verdant with fruit orchards,
many species of exotic and rare plants and trees.
The landscaped gardens, spread across five levels, are a visual
delight with their watercourses, lily pools and picturesque
pathways.
Shaheen Bagh is 20 minutes from Dehradun town, located on a hilly
ridge on the town's outskirts. The hill station of Mussoorie is 45
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Reviews
"A
staggeringly beautiful house."
John and Barbara Blake, Bucks, UK
"Superb, attentive service from all the staff, excellent food and
stunning gardens. We loved the house… 116 species of birds."
Bernard and Irene Hendry, Cambs, UK
"The gardens are so sumptuous, dining was delightful, and the
ambience incredibly relaxing and serene."
Gary Brown and Lisa Perrine, Michigan, USA
"We certainly felt like Indian royals or imperial British officers
being pampered in this magnificent Himalayan mansion."
Clement and Carmen, Shanghai, China
"We discovered Shaheen Bagh quite by accident, and cannot believe
our good luck! A stunning house and beautiful gardens – paradise.
Wonderful staff as well." |
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Jungle
Lore Birding Lodge & Kafal House, pangot
Pangot is small village
15 kilometers from Nainital, the drive takes only 25 minutes to get
there. The entire drive is through the forested area of Cheena Peak
Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, the main habitats for
excellent birding.
One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as
lammergeier, Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed
forktail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij
pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been
recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas.The numerous perennial &
seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna
including the leopard, yellow-throated Himalayan martins, Himalayan
palm civet, ghoral, barking deer, sambhar etc
Location
Jungle Lore Birding Lodge & Kafal House lie
15 kilometers away from Nainital in Pangot. Nainital, Kilbury and
Pangot have the richest oak, pine and rhododendron forest in the
area. This green belt supports an enormous variety of Himalayan
birdlife. More than 580 species of birds have been recorded in this
belt. The lodge and the house have 10 tastefully designed Himalayan
style cottages & rooms. |
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Tariff (Lore
Birding Lodge)
(Validity: Sep. 2009)
Accommodation is with ‘breakfast, lunch & dinner’ basis.
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Single |
Double |
Upper Cottage with an attic |
INR 3000 |
INR 4000 |
Jungle Cottage with an attic |
INR 2500 |
INR 3500 |
Jungle Cottage without attic |
INR 2500 |
INR 3500 |
Small Cottage |
INR 2500 |
INR 3500 |
Kafal house, Pangot
TARIFF in Indian rupees
(Validity: Sep. 2009)
Accommodation is with ‘breakfast, lunch & dinner’ basis.
Single Double
Room
2000 2700
Taxes as applicable. |
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Trishul Lodge,
Majhkhali (Ranikhet)
Located 85 km away from
Kathgodam railway station & 90 km from Corbett National Park.. The
lodge is well furnished with all modern amenities, a kitchen where
one can avail the services of our accomplished cook or opt for self
service. One can get magnificent views of the Himalayas from the
lodge itself
About the place
Trishul lodge is located in
Majhkhali in the state of Uttaranchal in India. It is just 10 km
from Ranikhet and 5 km from the golf course. The lodge has 3 rooms
and two toilets with running hot & cold water. The cottage has a
fireplace and heaters are provided in each room in winter.
There are two rooms on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
The rooms on the ground floor are independent bedrooms with twin &
double beds and the one on the first floor has a double bed and one
additional bed. There are two bathrooms with hot showers. The
kitchen is fully equipped and the cook excels in delicious &
hygienic meals.
Fresh towels, bed sheets, and soap can be requested any time.
Laundry service is available on request.
If needed, we can arrange another cottage adjacent to us that has 1
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Activities
Golfers could play in one
of the best golf courses in the Himalayas. One can take long walks
or visit the village to observe the lifestyle of the local hill
folk. One can also visit the war museum in Ranikhet. The Trishul
Lodge is a good base for travellers who wish to visit nearby places
such as Sheetlakhet, Chaubatia gardens, Jageshwar, Almora etc.
Tariff
(Validity: Sep. 2009)
Accommodation is with ‘breakfast,
lunch & dinner’ basis.
- 5000 for
one room
- 6000 for
two rooms
- 7500 for
all three rooms
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Sat Tal Birding Camp
Located
29 km away from Kathgodam railway station & 18 km from Nainital,
this deluxe camp has 5 tents with ensuite facility. The camp has
local village character overlooking a wooded valley.
Camp offers five Swiss cottage tents with en suite facilities. The
camp is well furnished with a kitchen where one can avail the
services of our accomplished cook. The place is excellent for
birding and nature treks.
The camp is flanked by pine and oak forest. Little dip pools
attracts various species of birds.
This is an ideal base for birders, nature enthusiasts, walkers and
the visitors wishing to explore Sat Tal and surrounding area.
About Sat Tal
Sat Tal
(1350mt.): Sat-tal is an ideal all-season camp. And because it's a
mere 7 hour drive from Delhi (or a comfortable overnight journey by
train), escaping to Sat Tal is easy.
Apart from the abundance of natural beauty around you, the camp
organises a lot of fun and action. You can enjoy kayaking, fishing
and swimming in crystal clear lakes, rock-climbing and treks through
dense jungles past hidden villages and waterfalls. Games and
barbeques complete the outdoor experience. For those looking for a
more laid back holiday, you can laze with a book or a pair of
binoculars to spot a variety of exotic Himalayan birds. |
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Facilities
The camp is equipped
with all modern amenities such as:
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Each tent is twin bedded with a western
style toilet, hot shower (on order)
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Meals on fixed menu basis
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A refrigerator
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Doctor on call
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Railway station pick up and drop
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Taxi Hire
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Guide for birding, short treks and nature
walks
Activities
One can undertake a lot of adventure
activities such as jungle safari to look for Himalayan wildlife,
jeep safari, fishing, mountain biking, camping in the jungle, short
and long treks, indoor & outdoor games etc.
Let us know what you would be interested in and we will prepare a
programme for you.
Tariff
(Validity: Sep. 2009)
Accommodation is inclusive of breakfast, dinner and tea service
Single
Double
Swiss Tent 3400
3800 |
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Abbott mount cottage
Abbott
Mount Cottage is located 165 km away from Kathgodam railway station
& 9 km from Lohaghat, this colonial style lodge offers four rooms.
The lodge is well furnished with independent (not attached) toilets,
a kitchen where one can avail the services of our cook.The place is
excellent for birding, Himalayan views and nature treks. This also
serves as a base for anglers who wish to fish Mahseer at Pancheshwar,
a confluence of Saryu and Mahakalirivers.
Places
to visit from Abbott Mount: Pancheshwar, Patal Bhubaneshwar,
Mayawati Ashram.
Tariff
(Validity: Sep. 2009)
Accommodation is with ‘breakfast, lunch & dinner’ basis.
Single Double
Room 2500
3500 |
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Wayfarer Retreat, Vijaypur (Chaukori)
Situated 28 km beyond
Bageshwar and 13 km before Chaukori; 214 km from Kathgodam and 120
km from Ranikhet, the Retreat is just the ideal stop over for
travelers heading towards Munsyari and Patal Bhubaneshwar. On a
clear day the place presents one of the most magnificent views of
the Kumaon Himalayas. The Retreat offers a combination of 6 hill
cottage rooms, all amply furnished. The restaurant at Retreat serves
Indian and Continental cuisine
Tariff
(Validity: Mar. 2009)
Accommodation is with dinner & breakfast
Single Double
Log Hut 2000
2250
Extra bed: an adult or a child will be charged @ Rs. 700 per extra
bed with dinner & breakfast.
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Wayfarer Mountain Resort (Munsyari)
Situated
in the extreme North around 110 km beyond Vijaypur, 285
km from Kathgodam and 230 km from Ranikhet, and surrounded by the
Panch Chulli range, the Mountain
Resort is the gateway to the world famous Nanda Devi base camp,
Milam and Ralam glaciers. The Resort offers Kumaoni log huts and
Swiss cottage tents, all with standard urban comforts amidst total
Himalayan splendour.
Tariff
(Validity: Mar. 2009)
Accommodation is with dinner & breakfast
Single Double
Log Hut
2000 2250
Extra bed: an adult or a child will be charged @ Rs. 700 per extra
bed with dinner & breakfast. |
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