Jeolikot
Route : Delhi - Hapur Byepass - Gajraula - Moradabad - Rampur - Haldwani - Ranibagh - JeolikotJeolikot, an ideal tourist destination on the Nainital-Haldwani Highway to spend the summer trip in calm, reclusive and cool surroundings, is a harbour for nature lovers and those visitants who are concerned in butter fly determining and flower gardening. Star-lit wintry nights here are astonishing. The awesome bird's eye view of the surroundings leaves the visitants wanting for more and the family run resorts set in the backdrop of Kumaon hills are extending the guests tempting invitation to spend days and night in Jeolikot. One can experience the astounding powers of speculation here in Jeolikot by connecting the experts of meditation, following the suits of Gurus Swami Vivekananda and Aurobindo. Shri Aurobindo and Swami Vivekananda spent much time here as they found this tiny, calm village an ideal place for solitude and healing. Those who wish to spend their holidays in the lap of real Mother Nature, to feel all the natural earthly comforts, to relieve from day to day functions and to relax, visit this brilliant paradise on earth frequently. Hotels/Resorts The Cottage, Jeolikot
The Cottage, a charming, family place gives you wonderful insights into some of the finest elements of Kumaon craftsmanship. At the centre stage are antique carved wooden panels, doors and windows (unique to these hills) that owner has personally retrieved from the woodpiles left to rot by the local residents who were on a binge of "Modernization"The Cottage is part of what used to be the Vergomount Estate. Till Independence, together with the main house, a Scotswoman and her daughter ran it as a hotel. Both Sri Aurobindo and Swami Vivekananda would halt here before the long haul up to Almora. Accomodation The Cottage has 5 beautifully done rooms. Facilities - Running hot and cold water - Laundry - Parking space for vehicles - Wild garden - Doctor on call - Good hospitals (17 kms) - Taxi on prior notice - A cosy little library cum reading room Route : Delhi - Hapur Byepass - Gajraula - Moradabad - Rampur - Rudrapur - Kathgodam - Ranibagh - Bhimtal - Khutani - Chanfi - Matial. Trek to Jilling from here (1 Hour trek) Jilling Estate is located in Nainital. It is about 300 kms from New Delhi and at a height of 7000 ft in a lesser-known part of the Kumaon Himalayas. If you are lovers of nature and reasonably physically fit, then Jilling is the place for you to spend some of your holidays. Jilling offers you over 120 acres of oak and rhododendron mixed forests to walk around in and a very healthy bird and animal population to view. And the snows are straight ahead with Nanda Devi, the highest peak, dominating. The height ranges from 6000 to 7200 feet above sea level and the area is snowbound in winter. Hotels/Resorts Jilling Estate, Jilling
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas among the Kumaon ranges in Uttaranchal, Jilling Estate is the perfect holiday retreat for those who enjoy lying back in the arms of nature. Come home to Jilling for an enchanting and relaxed mountain holiday minus the noise and bustle of typical holiday travel. Though an overnight train from New Delhi makes Jilling an ideal weekend getaway, you might want to take your own time once you get here.With just 4 cottages spread across 120 acres, Nanda Devi in the distance, a spectacular ridge with a forest attached and a quaintly eclectic library, our home stay is a favourite among bird watchers, writers and those looking for peace and tranquility. Accomodation The Estate offers comfortable accommodation in 4 well furnished cottages besides well equipped tents. Available for single as well as double occupancy, the cottages have an equipped kitchenette and drawing room. Facilities - Bonfire evenings on request - Car rental - Postal service - Doctor on call - Parking - Trekking - Fishing - Bird watching Route : Delhi – Hapur By Pass – Gajraula – Moradabad By Pass – Rampur – Haldwani – Kathgodam – Nainital – Pangot Pangot is small village 15 kilometers from Nainital, the drive takes only 25 minutes to get there. The entire drive is through the forested area of Cheena Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, the main habitats for excellent birding. One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeier, Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed forktail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas.The numerous perennial & seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna including the leopard, yellow-throated Himalayan martins, Himalayan palm civet, ghoral, barking deer, sambhar etc. Hotels/Resorts Jungle Lore Birding Lodge, Pangot
A small village in the beautiful locales of the Himalayan range, the Jungle Lore Birding Lodge is a cute cottage tucked in between lush vegetation, tall trees and sweet smelling flowers.Accomodation The lodge has 4 cottages with attached toilets with running hot & cold water. One of the four cottages is a living room that serves the purpose of a dining hall. The other three cottages are independent bedrooms with twin beds, two of them having an attic each that can accommodate two additional persons in each attic. Facilities - Room Services - Doctor-on-call - Running hot and cold water - Trekking - Bird Watching - Jungle Walk - Lawn Kafal House, Pangot
Kafal House 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 flora and fauna.Accomodation The lodge has well-furnished rooms with twin beds and attached baths with hot and cold running water. The design provides good ventilation and the wooden-tin roof give good insulation in cold weather. Facilities - Room Services - Hot/Cold running water - Doctor-on-call - Trekking Woodside Retreat, Pangot
Woodside Retreat was built a few years ago with a vision to cater to guests offering them all the comforts and ambience in this picturesque village setting amidst an Oak and Rhodendron forest.
The Retreat is built with a wooden floor and roof. Accomodation There are 3 rooms on the ground floor with attached bathrooms and 3 rooms on the first floor having 2 attached bathrooms. The first floor can also be used by a large familly as a suite with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Facilities - Room Services - Hot/Cold running water - Doctor-on-call Mountain Quail Lodge, Pangot
Located on a hillside close to a clear running stream, Mountain Quail Lodge & Tented Camp has dense Oak and Rhododendron forest covering the slopes directly behind and to each side; in front there is a range of jungle clad hills through which can be glimpsed the high Himalayas.
The Lodge itself sits at the highest point of our land and commands panoramic views of the the hills.Accomodation Accommodation in the lodge consists of 3 comfortable 'cottage style' suites. Each suite has a bedroom and bathroom, sitting room as well as a large outdoor patio. There is plenty of space to lie back, relax, and just enjoy the surroundings. Facilities - Room Services - Hot/Cold running water - Doctor-on-call - Travel desk - Trekking |
Fast Facts Location - 15 km S of Nbainital - 316 km NE of Delhi Altitude 4300 Feet. Nearest Railhead Kathgodam(18 km) Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc Fast Facts Location - 318 km NE of Delhi Altitude - 6000 – 7200 feet Best From - March to June and - October to December Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc Fast Facts Location - 331 km NE of Delhi - 15 km N of Nainital Altitude 6300 feet Nearest Railhead Kathgodam 48 km. Best From September to March. Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc |
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