| Frozen Woods
Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand. |
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Frozen Woods is located on the fringe of the beautiful and rustic town of Mukteshwar which comprises of an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and a forest reserve for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. The resort is famous for its vast landscape and the panoramic view it provides of the Greater Himalayan peaks like Nandadevi, Trishul and Panchchuli.
Mukteshwar is a renowned holiday getaway and is a mere 8 hour drive from Delhi. We have a number of special packages designed exclusively for our institutional clients/foreign clients showcasing the rugged natural terrain and the abundant wildlife. Uttarakhand also offers nature enthusiasts an abundance of flora and adventure lovers too will be pleased with the numerous mountain trails that afford opportunities to trek through some of the most beautiful terrain described lovingly by Jim Corbett the renowned author, game hunter and wildlife conservationist. |
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With its small fruit orchard, Frozen Woods is rather like a country home away from home for those who prefer a bed-and-breakfast kind of holiday. The house is modest but well-kept and all the five rooms have a personal touch. All rooms have modern en suite toilets with hot water available at all times.
The property has been designed so that our guests experience life in the countryside, with its proximity to nature, without compromising on amenities necessary to modern existence.
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We have two deluxe rooms on the ground floor. Spacious and comfortable, and with picturesque views, these rooms also have private lawns.
There are two standard rooms on the first floor, each with a double bed. These rooms are cosy, warm, and have wooden ceilings made with locally grown pine. As you wake up after a peaceful night, you can see the valley too wake up and greet the day. There are also balconies and sit out areas where you can take in the view, and find your peaceful moments.
We also have an attic, which, with its sloping low wooden ceiling is a charming option for those who like things just a little bit different. |
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Several activities can be done here and around Frozen Woods, such as.
Jungle Walks
The idea behind a walk maybe to simply explore a trail, or maybe to get a feel of the jungle. or to climb on top of the cliff.
Village Walks
to expose city dwellers to the village life. we can also arrange for a villager to host you for snacks, Treks to Kapileshwar / Trek to Almora / Trek to near by villages, Treasure Hunts, Rock Climbing & Rappelling, Bird spotting, Excellent bird watching area with magpies, minivets, eagles, verditers, woodpeckers,etc., Bridge Hunting, Star Spotting, Kite Making / Flying, Campfire games / Recreation Games.
Various games like carrom board, chess can be made available at Frozen Woods. |
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THE COMMON LANGUR - Langoor (Presbytis Entellus)
The long limbed, long tailed, black faced monkey of the Himalayas, heavily whiskered and coated with pale grey fur. Highly arboreal, shy and wary. Very agile, they have the ability to achieve stupendous and precise leaps among the uppermost branches of the tallest trees. A favourite prey of the leopard, the languor troup sets out scouts which warn.
THE LEOPARD- Bagh (Panthera Pardus)
The Mukteshwar predator. Difficult to see because of the dense forest and undergrowth cover and the availability of wild prey. Sometimes sighted at dawn and dusk on rocks or on the forest paths. Preys on languor, ghoral, wild boar, kakar and smaller animals. Does not attack human beings, generally,unless confronted unawares or if they are with cubs
THE LEOPARD CAT- Kukri Bagh (Feils Bengalensis)
Larger than a domestic cat but with longer legs, the colour and markings are strongly reminiscent of a miniature leopard. A beautiful forest cat which preys on small birds and animals, normally nocturnal and difficult to see but lucky visitors will remember the experience.
THE JUNGLE CAT- Jungli Billi (Felis Chaus)
Long legs, short tail and a very distinctive appearance. Colouring can be variable but the Mukteshwar variety has a heavy winter coat. Preys on small mammals and birds- very swift and strong for its size. Difficult to see.
THE JACKAL – Gidar (Canis Carneous)
The familiar night “howler”. Lives around habitation in the lower reaches frequents occasionally.
THE RED FOX – Lomri (Vulpes Vulpes)
The hill fox is also a resident of the lower reaches. Hunts birds and rodents.
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HIMALAYAN BLACK BEAR – Bhalu (Selenarctor Thibetanus)
Prefers steep slopes and thick forests. Descends to lower slopes in the winter. Nocturnal, omnivorous and loves fruit in season. A very destructive feeder, always ready to bring laden branches down. Seen in the tops of chestnut trees in the fruiting season. Dangerous to encounter on a forest path.
THE YELLOW THROATED MARTEN – Chitrola (Martes Flavigus)
A beautiful animal with a distinctive yellow throat set off by dark bands running down the nape. Keeps to forest limits. Extremely agile, fast and bold. Relatively easy to see and said to be easily tamed.
THE GHORAL- Ghural (Naemorhaedus Ghoral)
This grey goat antelope is not a very common sight, usually in groups of three to six, found on steep slopes and on rocks.
THE MUNTJAC- Kakar (Muntiacus Muntjak)
The most common animal. Can be seen and heard frequently. Also known as the barking deer, its alarm call sounds like a dog’s bark. Seen singly and in pairs.
THE SAMBAR
Commonly spotted in heavily wooded ravines in summer.
THE INDIAN WILD BOAR- Suar (Sus Scrofa)
Intelligent, brave and forbidding. Mukteshwar is well stocked with wild boar in all its forests. These forest dwellers tend to be nocturnal and can therefore usually be seen at night. Very destructive in village fields.
THE INDIAN PORCUPPINE – Syahi (Hystrix Indica)
Adaptable, shelters in caves, among rocks or in burrows. Nocturnal. Very destructive in gardens and fields. Fearless and impressive when it has its quills up. Easy to see at night.
THE RUFOUS TAILED HARE – Khargosh (Lepus Ingricollis)
Rufous brown coat with black face. Fairly numerous but more easily seen at night. Hides in grass and feeds on tender green shoots.
MONITOR LIZARD – Gho (Varanus Bengalensis)
Elongated head, long neck and tail and snake like tongue. This large reptile can measure upto four feet in length. Despite its bulk it is a fast runner and very agile. Particularly fond of bird eggs but can eat a wide variety of prey.
RED FLYING SQUIRREL – Gilahri (Petauista Arbiventer)
Bay or chestnut coloured coat. Glides from tree to tree at fairly long distance. A distinctive call, sounding a little like the cry of human baby.
HIMALAYAN PALM CIVET (Paguma Larvata)
A uniform grey to tawny coat and distinctive white whiskers. Shelters in holes in trees. Omnivorous and hunts in trees and on the ground. Likes fruit in summer months. |
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By Road Route # 01 recommended
Delhi – Hapur via Hapur bypass (75 kms) - Moradabad –via bypass (75Km) – Rampur (55Km) - Vilaspur (35Km) – Rudrapur (10Km) - Udhamsingh nagar - Haldwani (25Km) –Kathgodam (5Km) - Bhimtal (25Km) – Bhowali (9Km) - Malla Ramgarh (12Km) - TallaRamgarh (10Km) - Nathwakhan (8Km) - Satkhol (6Km) FROZENWOODS<span style='font-family: "Franklin Gothic Medium"; font-size: 9pt;'>
By Road Route # 02 A
Delhi – Hapur via Hapur bypass (75 kms) - Moradabad – via bypass (75Km) – take left to Doraha (16Kms) – Rampur Tanda -Bajpur - Kaladungi – Nainital (32 kms) – Bhowali (12 Kms) - Malla Ramgarh(12 Kms) - Talla Ramgarh (10 Kms) - Nathwakhan (8Kms) - Satkhol (6Kms)FROZENWOODS<span style='font-family: "Franklin Gothic Medium"; font-size: 9pt;'>
By Road Route # 02 B
Delhi – Hapur via Hapur bypass (75 kms) - Moradabad – via bypass (75Km) – take left to Doraha (16Kms) – Rampur Tanda -Bajpur - Kaladungi – Haldwani (25Km) – Kathgodam (5Km) - Bhimtal (25Km) –Bhowali (9Km) - Malla Ramgarh (12Km) - Talla Ramgarh (10Km) - Nathwakhan (8Km)- Satkhol (6Km) FROZENWOODS
By TRAIN
Delhi – Kathgodam by Ranikhet Express no: 5013, leaves everyday from old Delhi Railway Station at 22.35 and reaches Kathgodam at 05.45. – Kathgodam to Frozen woods (70Km) 2hrs.15mnts drive,
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Tariff 2013 - 2014 |
Room |
Rate |
Bleu Magpie |
Rs.3750/- |
Grey Treepie |
Rs.3750/- |
Greenfinch |
Rs.2750/- |
Rosefinch |
Rs.2750/- |
Nuthatch |
Rs.3250/- |
Extra person |
Rs.1300/- |
Child bet. 6-12 yrs |
Rs.950/- |
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Two children below 5 yrs free stay |
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| Packages 2013 - 2014 |
1 Night Package
Bleu Magpie Rs.4750/-
Grey Treepie Rs.4750/-
Greenfinch Rs.3750/-
Rosefinch Rs.3750/-
Nuthatch Rs.4250/-
Extra person Rs.1800/-
without extra bed
Child bet. 6-12 yrs Rs.1300/-
Two children below 5 yrs free stay
Includes : B/fast, Dinner.
1 Night Package
Bleu Magpie Rs.5350/-
Grey Treepie Rs.5350/-
Greenfinch Rs.4350/-
Rosefinch Rs.4350/-
Nuthatch Rs.4850/-
Extra person Rs.2100/-
without extra bed
Child bet. 6-12 yrs Rs.1500/-
Two children below 5 yrs free stay
Includes : B/fast, Lunch Dinner. |
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Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810002772, 9910002772. |
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