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Jim's
Jungle Retreat
Corbett.
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Welcome
to a very extraordinary world In the North Indian
state of Uttaranchal , about 11 km. from Ramnagar
town and just 2 km. short of Dhela Forest Rest House,
along the southern periphery of the Corbett National
Park is Jim's Jungle Retreat . A retreat is a place
that allows you to get away from it all and Jim's
Jungle Retreat allows you to do just that. This Unit
of Corbett Country Hotels is the labour of love of
Mr.. Inder Pratap Akoi whose love affair with Corbett
park started at a very early age. Jim's Jungle Retreat
reflects his love of nature and is an ideal getaway
from the trappings of urban life without depriving
the visitor of the bare necessities of life. Our in-house
naturalist Imran Khan brings a wealth of technical
and scientific knowledge about the flora and fauna
of the region.
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Along
the southern periphery of the Park about 11 Km. from
Ramnagar town and just 2 Km. short of Dhela Forest
Rest House, is Jim’s Jungle Retreat, surrounded by
a reserved forest. Abutting the jungle on two sides
are situated 12 huts, unique in their construction.
Built with local materials, mainly, they are comfortable,
with all modern- conveniences, yet simple, and close
to nature in design. The huts have attached modern
bathrooms, the rooms are spacious and have air conditioning.
There is a private verandah to sit out on to enjoy
the sights and sounds of the jungle. Slide shows and
wild life films are projected in the thatched dining
area before or after dinner. The Retreat also has
a swimming pool. The Cuisine is an mixture of the
“Raj” and the present. Some evenings you could even
walk out to a surprise Indian Barbeque, hosted in
true Shikar camp style. In all, an unforgettable experience
for the “First Timer” and a nostalgic journey down
memory lane for the “Old Timer”.
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Built
with local materials, mainly, they are comfortable,
with all modern- conveniences, yet simple, and close
to nature in design. The huts have attached modern
bathrooms, the rooms are spacious and there is a private
verandah to sit out on to enjoy the sights and sounds
of the jungle. Slide shows and wild life films are
projected in the thatched dining area before or after
dinner. The Cuisine is an admixture of the “Raj” and
the present. Some evenings you could even walk out
to a surprise Indian Barbeque, hosted in true Shikar
camp style. In all, an unforgettable experience for
the “First Timer” and a nostalgic journey down memory
lane for the “Old Timer”.
Climate
There are three distinct seasons: Cold (November
to February), Hot (March to mid-June) and Rainy (mid-June
to October). Mean monthly maximum temperatures range
from 26*C in January to 44*C in June, and minimum
temperatures from 2*C in January to 21*C in August,
based on data for 1980-1984. Annual rainfall varies
from 1400mm in the outer hills to 2800mm in the upper
hills, with 1500-1600mm in the main Ram Ganga Valley
. Conditions are humid throughout the year, relative
humidity rising to 98% in the monsoon and seldom falling
below 57% even in the driest period (November). A
wind locally known as 'dadu' blows down the valley
from about 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. , lowering the night temperature.
In the hot season, it is followed by a hot wind blowing
up-valley from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. During this season
a thick haze of suspended dust develops which is only
cleared by thunderstorms.
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In
order to enjoy your stay at Jims Jungle Retreat, it
is very important that you pack and plan properly.
There are three distinct seasons: Cold (November to
February), Hot (March to mid-June) and Rainy (mid-June
to October), and each demands different clothing.
If visiting in the Cold season it is important that
you pack woolens properly, and have one wind breaker.
Mornings and evenings especially during game drives
and elephant rides can be very cold. In the Hot season,
loose cotton clothes are advisable, while on nature
walks wear long trousers so that the thorny undergrowth
does not scratch you. Sensible walking shoes are the
order of the day in all the seasons. If visiting the
Retreat in the rainy season, a proper raincoat is
far more useful than an umbrella. Always pack a spare
pair of shoes to plan for unexpected rain. It is always
advisable to carry a reliable flashlight / torch with
you. In case you have a particular medical condition
it is essential that you pack your medicines. Ramnagar
does have chemist shops but specialist medicines are
not always available. Mosquito repellant is a must
especially in the rainy season.
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Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810112772, 9910003772. |
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