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Jungle Lore Birding Lodge
Pangot  UTTARANCHAL   Code No- AT-UP10

Jungle lore birding lodge

A cacophony of birds.
A cloudy mist brushes your face.
Daybreak at Jungle Lore.

Located In The Northwestern Forest Range Of Nainital 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

Jungle Lore Birding lodge is a set of four lovely cottages set in a village amidst oak trees. The view of the snow clad mountains is from the village, not from the lodge. Two of the cottages of the lodge- Upper and small cottage are close to the parking as well as the dining area. New and Jungle cottage are a little furthur down from small cottage,with a climb of about 8-10 stairs.For elderly guests we would be happy to have them taken on a chair to their room and also make arrangements for food to be served there. This however is in cases where the guest has difficulty climbing/walking. All meals will be otherwise served in the Common dining area. It's a good way to meet other fellow travellers, strike a conversation and share interesting stories. - This picturesque place is ideal for nature lovers, Bird watchers and for people who just want to relax, unwind and have a laid back holiday.

The cottage due to its location, at times may face power cuts which are unavoidable.Being part of the Himalayan cover and passionate about maintaining its beauty, we avoid the use of generators to omit any input of carbondioxide by us.The cottage however is well equipped with an invertor,torches and candles for emergencies.

The cottages do not have Televisions and we are certain you wont be missing much as mother nature will leave you spellbound with her myriad colours.Nature walks, village walk, hiking, rock climbing, rapling, river crossing, flying fox, are a few of the activities that you can opt for here.

During winters, gas heaters and hot water bottles are readily provided in your room to keep you warm.

Water being a valuable resource and even more precious at a location such as this, we try and minimise wastage as much as possible.If your bath towels need to be washed everyday, we request you to leave them in the basket or floor in the washroom, otherwise we will have them changed as per schedule. This really helps us to save water.

There is a well stocked library for all age groups to catch up on some reading in such a perfect setting.

Winter - October to March The days are nice and crisp, but the nights get cold. Great season for bird watching and mountain views.

Summer - April to June Cool days with pleasant nights. Good birding.

Monsoon - July to September Cold days and nights. Good for resident birds.

Location

Jungle Lore Birding Lodge lies 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 bird life. It begins at Corbett National Park and extends right up to Binsar covering Pangot & Kilbury areas. More than 580 species of birds have been recorded in this belt.

Accommodation 

As you reach village Pangot, you are guided to Jungle Lore Birding Lodge by the local people. A 5-minute walk down to the lodge rewards you with common stonechat, dark-throated thrush, slaty-headed parakeet, streaked-laughing thrush, red-billed blue magpie, yellow-breasted green finch, russet sparrow etc.

The Lodge has 5 cottages with attached toilets with running hot and cold water.One of the cottages is a living room that serves as a common dining hall giving travelers a chance to meet like minded people and never be short of conversations!

Heaters are provided in each cottage during winters. We have 6 rooms in Kafal House with en suite facilities, adjoining Jungle Lore. Heaters are provided in each cottage during winters. 

Activities 

There are many walking trails through the surrounding jungle. You can choose your own trail. One of the popular walks is from the Kilbury forest rest house to Pangot or to China Peak, a 4-hour bird walk.

You can go through the forest or along the main road, which rarely sees vehicles pass by. The oak, pine, bamboo, cedar, rhododendron and other conifers make the walk delightfully beautiful and refreshing. The undergrowth is as fascinating with varieties of fern and moss breaking through the rich soil.

The forest gets thicker as you walk further. The trickle of fresh water streams enriches the habitat. Look for forktails. You can often spy wildlife around the streams. A host of birdlife inhabits this world. An absolute dream for a birdwatcher, this walk is a must.

CUISINE

Using farm fresh vegetables and fresh spices from the village, our cook adds that extra zest to the flavours and aroma, churning out delicious traditional homemade dishes. Catering to most palates, we try and provide a varied selection of North Indian dishes in our buffets. Specific dietary needs can be accommodated with prior information.

interacting with other guests in the dining area around the fireplace, you wouldn't miss room service. If you like any particular dish or are keen to learn local dishes, we can arrange a cooking lesson for you too. Please feel free to exchange your recipes with our cook and make yourself feel at home.

For guests wanting to go on long nature walks, birding or to explore the local village or a visit to Nainital, we are happy to provide a picnic lunch box. Prepared to suit your taste, it gives you the freedom to enjoy your excursion at your own pace.

Walking through the pristine surroundings, enjoying the peace, you can take a bite to regain energy or enjoy a warm drink and snack at a perfect spot.




HOW TO REACH
  • To get to Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, one can take any of the following options: • Drive from Delhi via Kathgodam and Nainital: 8 hours • Drive from Delhi via Ramnagar (Corbett National Park) and Kaladhungi: 7½ hours • 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. • Overnight air-conditioned train from Old Delhi railway station (departing at 2245 hr.) to Ramnagar (arriving at 0500 hr.) and then 2½ hr. drive to Pangot via Kaladungi.
  • Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810112772, 9910003772.
    Email :- reservations@ashextourism.com
     

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