The
Golden Tusk
Ramnagar (Nainital), Uttarakhand. |
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Just 5 minutes from the only all year access to the Corbett National Park, The Golden Tusk is a boutique resort spread in over 6 acres of landscaped estate, nestled at the edge of reserve forest, on the banks of river Dhela. Well appointed accommodations, multi cuisine & speciality dining, a wellness centre, gamut of recreation facilities and specially designed excursion itineraries offer a complete getaway experience.
Overlooking the Southern Periphery of Corbett National Park, the Golden Tusk is situated at the banks of a seasonal river which comes to life during Monsoons. The Riverbank and surrounding area is a sightseeing heaven for birdwatchers. Tiger, Leopard, Elephants, Spotted and Barking Deer, Wild Boars are the wildlife to watch out for.
In this zone of Jim Corbett National Park, the only thing that would come between the still of nature and you would be the plush modern amenities to ensure your pleasant stay.
While a gamut of indoor and outdoor recreation activities in the resort would keep you and family engrossed, Jungle Excursions are good opportunity to explore the forest of national park through guided tours. Other outdoor activities like Biking, Village walks & Treks bring you closer to the country life.
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Accommodation in The Golden Tusk Ramnagar |
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The Golden Tusk Ramnagar offers 29 accommodations of 5 styles.Forest View rooms
Cottages offer an endearing view of the forest of Corbett National Park which you can gaze for hours. While separate Lounge and Bedroom ensure dedicated living and resting spaces, a private Sit out ensures that you spend some quality time with Nature.
Country View Rooms
While these cottages too have separate Living and Bedroom spaces, they offer a panoramic view of the countryside from its bedroom and Private sit out spaces. Lounges offer view of the forest of Corbett National Park.
Independent Villas
Ideal for families, Villas landscaped around exotic plants offer generous Bedroom, cosy lounge, a walk-in dress room, spacious bathroom, Independent sit out and a private garden space. |
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The Golden Tusk Ramnagar Accommodation |
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Suites
The Golden Tusk Ramnagar premium cottages with a big lounge, a study area, a dressing space, a bathroom with abundant natural light and a bedroom which offers a clear view of the swimming pool ahead of the forests of Corbett National Park.
Luxury Tents
Camping style accommodation brings you closer to nature but ensures a pleasant stay with its generous size & all modern amenities. These forest facing, air-conditioned accommodations house a big lounge, a bedroom, a changing room and an ensuite bathroom. |
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Landscaping
estate spread in over 6 acres is a cocktail of lush green lawns, a sprawling water body, mini orchard and numerous pockets of landscaped gardens. The exotic plantation is a Horticulture lover’s delight.
The Independent Villas have been especially landscaped around enchanting plants which, when blooming, will take your breath away. The landscaping is meticulously planned to catch the fancy of your 5 senses.
So come, indulge into an unusual outdoor game!
Recreation
The Golden Tusk Ramnagar offers a range of indoor & outdoor facilities for light-hearted recreational activities.
Outdoorssome endearing outdoor activities include swimming, miniature putting greens, backyard croquet.
A lawn can be availed for numerous outdoor activities like cricket, volleyball, football & badminton among other activities.
INDOORsOur indoor recreation facility "matchpoint" offers Pool & Ping Pong tables along with a number of board games.
Health & Fitness
While tranquility of nature itself has a healing power,
The golden tusk offers a wellness centre for complete rejuvenation.
Our spa facility with 2 ayurvedic therapy & steam bath rooms,
A whirlpool hot tub and a gymnasium with modern fitness equipments.
While the gymnasium overlooks breathtaking outdoors. The spa opens into a sprawling lawn ideal for early hour meditation & yoga sessions conducted by a trainer.
Conference & Banquet: Ambush
Planning an exclusive get together?
Just brief us with you requirements and leave the rest to us.
When in Jungle, feel like the King of Jungle. Ambush (Group name for Tigers) issuitable for an exclusive get together/ event and opens into a sprawling lawn which can be used for outdoor activities and/or open air feasts. |
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safari
Safari is the most popular way to enjoy and explore
the forest of Corbett.
Following are the key tourism zones of Corbett where
you can book your self safaris.
Jhirna
Closest to the resort and the only Corbett tourism
zone which is open round the year.
It comprises of mainly dry deciduous topography
and secondary forest cover with large open grasslands,
vast stream beds and steep cliff edges that provide
excellent visibility of wild animals. Jhirna is
also one of the richest bird watching sites with
a plethora of exotic avifauna.
Bijrani
Bijrani has mixed topography with thick sal forests,
three major grasslands and a number of stream beds.
Grasslands offer good wildlife sightseeing opportunity.
Entry to Bijrani tourism zone is from Amdanda gate
which is 17 kms from the resort. It is closed during
monsoons because of the poor roads in the forest.
Durga Devi
A virgin area and a great birding site. the Lohachour
zone is accessed through the Ramganga River for
the purpose of angling.
Dhikala
The Largest Tourism zone of Corbett National Park,
Dhikala is also the most versatile with flora and
fauna With famous and the largest grasslands of
Corbett disappearing into a thick sal forest. a
panoramic view of the reservoir with grasslands
ahead is breathtaking.
Dhikala is accessed through Dhangadi gate which
34 kms from the resort. Day visits to Dhikala are
only through open bus which are arranged by the
forest department.
Other Excursions
Nature walk
A guided walk conducted by our team which takes
you through the Village and then for a walk in wilds.
Lasting 2-3 hours, it gives you an informative brush
of country-life and local flora & fauna.
Birding
Corbett Tiger Reserve is home of over 600 species
of avifouna.
Birdwatcher can spend a field day spotting some
of its more unusual denizens like wallcreeper spot
bellied eagle, owl, great hornbill and crested kingfisher.
Though there is no better way of birding apart from
walking through the forest, we also offer game drives
Trek
For serious nature escapists, treks usually last
much longer than Nature Walks.
Reserve forest around the National Park are ideal
for gentle treks. We offer some very interesting
treks around the reserve forest
Elephant ride
The thrill of spotting wildlife on an elephant’s
back is unmatched.
One can avail an elephant ride at the elephant station
in the National Park’s tourist zones.
Sightseeing
Chhoti Haldwani
This small village in the foothills of Kumaon (40kms
from the resort), was once owned by Jim Corbett
and used his bunglow here as his summer residence.
It has now been converted into a museum housing
Corbett’s belongings which he left behind.
Garjiya Temple
30 kms. From the resort, the temple worships garjiya
devi.
It is constructed on a large rock on the banks of
river kosi. Visit not only to worship the diety
but to experience this amazing place..
Hills of kumaon
Kumaon is a home to some magical hill stations like
nainital, ranikhet, kausani amongst many other virgin
destinations.
Since most of these hill-stations are 2-3 hours
from the resort, a day long visit can be availed.
Corbett Falls
Enroute to chhoti haldwani
(35 kms from the resort),
Corbett falls is a picturisq picnic spot. The waterfalls
and surrounding areas has been put under conservation
by forest authorities to maintain its charm.
Hills of kumaon
Kumaon is a home to some magical hill stations like
nainital, ranikhet, kausani amongst many other virgin
destinations.
Since most of these hill-stations are 2-3 hours
from the resort, a day long visit can be availed.
Weather Info
Winters (December to February) have a temperature
variation of 3°C to 30°C. Winter mornings
can be foggy. All tourist zones are open for excursion
during this period. summers (March to JUNE) touch
44°C and the average temperature is about 30°C
(86°F). All tourist zones are open for excursion
during this period Monsoons (JuLY to September)
offer rainfall. Intermittent but heavy rain spells
may make travelling difficult. Nevertheless, monsoon
is good to enjoy the place. Jhirna (closest to the
resort) is the only tourist zone open even during
this period. Autumn (October and November) October
is a welcoming season with pleasant days and nights.
November marks onset of winters. Temperature varies
from 15 to 30°C. All tourist zones reopen on
Nov.15 for excursion during this period. Best period
to visit here is from November to March.
November to June is good for spotting animals and
also to enjoy the scenic surroundings.
July to October is good for enjoying the monsoons
and sight seeing in the downhill region
Getting Here
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directions from delhi
At a distance of 260 kilometers, the drive from
Delhi should ideally take around 5 hours. NH 24
connects you from Delhi to Moradabad via Hapur (we
suggest you take Hapur by-pass to avoid traffic)
and Gajraula. Get on Moradabad by-pass and take
left for Ramnagar via Kashipur. As you enter Ramnagar,
take the Left turn leading to Jhirna (Corbett National
Park). A 12.3 km drive on this road will lead you
to village Dhela and a 1.2 km village drive to us.
Train
The nearest railhead is Ramnagar, 15 kms from The
Golden Tusk
OLD DELHI to RAMNAGAR
Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express
Ranikhet Express
RAMNAGAR to DELHI
Ramnagar-Delhi Link Express
Corbett Park Link Express
Kindly check railway schedule for latest Train timings
Distance from major cities
Delhi 260 kms
Dehradun 250 kms
Lucknow 525 kms
Agra 385 kms
Nainital 75 kms
Ranikhet 100 kms
02 Nights / 03 Days Package.
Valid:
01st April to 15th June, 2015.
Country View: Rs.16,500/- per couple.
Forest View / Luxury Tent: Rs.18,500/- per couple.
Villa: Rs.20,500/- per couple.
Villa Grand: Rs.22,500/- per couple.
Extra Adult: Rs.4300/- per adult Extra Child (05
to 12 years): Rs.3330/- per child.
Includes: Accommodation, Welcome drink on arrival,
Fruit basket and cookies in the room on arrival,
Accommodation in Country View air conditioned room,
Tea/ coffee maker in the room, Buffet breakfast,
lunch and dinner, Mini Bar in the room, Car Parking
& accommodation for drivers, Complimentary usage
of swimming pool, recreational facilities & gymnasium,
Escorted village & nature walk once during the stay,
All Taxes.
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Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810002772, 9910002772. |
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