Jungle
Lore Birding Lodge
Pangot
UTTARANCHAL Code No- AT-UP10
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 |
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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.
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| 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.
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| Activities |
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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.
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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. |
