Jim?s Jungle Retreat, Corbett

Jim?s Jungle Retreat is a highly rated eco-sensitive wildlife lodge that offers a natural-non-manicured ambience with a richly developed eco-system. Personalized service and attention to detail ensures Corbett?s Unmatched Wilderness Experience. The retreat is located alongside the buffer forest of Corbett National Park?s southern edge, its lush green environs showcasing an abundance of flora and fauna, especially birds. Aloof from civilization, the seasonal river nearby hosts grazing deer, root-digging wild hog and migrating elephant-herds that can be enjoyed from the safety of our solar fencing-enclosed property.

Luxuriant fabrics, fine linen and subtle detailing create a comfortable and sophisticated environment. Century-old lithographs and plates of Indian wildlife frame the walls. The furniture is designed with extensive use of local craftsmanship and material, and each uniquely-styled residence inspires charm and exclusivity. If you are on the lookout for an invigorating yet relaxing stay in Corbett National Park, then Jim?s Jungle Retreat is the perfect amalgamation of luxury in the midst of wilderness and an unforgettable, immersive wildlife experience.

We offer three accommodation styles totalling 18 residences, designed with a focus on aesthetic, comfort and of capturing the area's history. These include jungle cottage and lodges borrowing from their architectural past - old forest bungalows and rest houses of the Raj era.

Jungle Cottage - The Jungle Cottage borrows from the construction style of our neighboring Van Gujjar community, with high sloping thatched roofs, and from the forest bungalows of the Raj, with deep wrap-around verandahs. Our interior rooms?living, bedroom, dressing and bath-offer Raj-inspired living, its walls adorned with wildlife plates and lithographs. Luxuriant fabrics and safari camp style furnishings create an unforgettable ambience, with keen attention paid to details.

Jungle Family Cottage - A Jungle Cottage with a second bedroom for children below 15years. All inclusions from the cottage apply in the family suite as well.

Jungle Lodge - The Jungle Lodges are 15-foot elevated Jungle Lodges reminiscent of the forest rest houses of the Raj era, offering spectacular views of the jungle, the Shivalik hills and the seasonal riverbed that hosts deer, wild hog and the occasional tiger or elephant. 10 feet wide wrap-around verandas, plush interiors that encourage you to unwind, solar geysers and rain showers, are allpart of the newest experience in Corbett.

Angler?s Shack @ Marchula on Ramganga Riverside - The Retreat offers an extension at our fishing campsite-Angler's Shack with basic tented accommodation set on a hillock overlooking the Ramganga River amidst hills on all sides. Located 50 km / 1.5 hours away from the Retreat in Marchula, the access is on foot from the local village and the stay offers a Camping experience that includes angling equipment, a Gillie with the mandatory Angling Permit.

Special Instructions - A stay at Jim?s Jungle Retreat is truly a stay among the wonders of Corbett Tiger Reserve. To protect this stunning environment and give you the best possible experience during your stay we ask that you please take note of these key instructions:

• Please do not go into the surrounding forests unaccompanied. Our experienced naturalists will be happy to guide you on jungle walks.
• Children especially need to be under adult supervision at all times.
• Please do not leave the premises after sunset.
• We are not able to accommodate any requests for night drives, as such activities are strictly forbidden by the Corbett Forest Department.
• Bins are provided around the property for any litter you may have and we ask that you not leave any litter at all in the Reserve itself. [IT TAKES YEARS TODEGRADE AND ANIMALS MIGHT EAT IT AND BE HARMED!] If you can carry your non-biodegradable waste back with you, it will be highly appreciated.
• Torches are provided in the rooms for your use and our staff will be happy to escort you around the property after dark.
• We highly recommend you wear protective shoes and clothing while in the jungle and at night.
• Please avoid wearing bright colours. Muted jungle-coloured clothing gives you a much better chance of seeing Corbett?s wildlife.
• We have First Aid kits here but ask that you please carry any medication you require. Please carry a supply of insect repellent with you.
• We do not allow music or any loud noise in public or open areas.
• We ask that you please place your mobile phone on silent or vibrate mode while you are here. Please also note that connectivity is very limited with only Idea and Vodafone receiving good signals.
• We have Wi-Fi connectivity available in public areas only, please contact Reception for further details.
• We offer alcoholic beverages at to the Retreat, but please be advised that park rules do not permit alcohol within the tourism zones and a guest inebriated during a safari may be asked to leave the sanctuary.
• We have one television in the lounge area. We encourage you to read or play some of the many games we have at the Retreat.

Nearest Airport ? 03 options
New Delhi (DEL)?Accessible from across India and the world, Indira Gandhi International Airport is a 285 km / 6 hr. drive to the Retreat
Dehradun (DED)?Accessible via Delhi, Jolly Grant Airport is a 210 km / 5 hr. drive to the Retreat
Pantnagar (PGH)?Accessible via Delhi, Pantnagar Airport is a 100 km / 2.5 hr. drive to the Retreat.

Nearest Railhead ?02 options
Ramnagar (RMR)?Accessible from Old Delhi by afternoon and overnight trains and from Moradabad by passenger trains, it is a 13 km / 20 min drive to the Retreat.
Kathgodam (KGM)?Accessible from Old Delhi by afternoon and overnight trains, Anand Vihar Terminal by a day Shatabdi and from other stations across India, it is a 65 km / 1.5 hrs. drive to the Retreat.

By Road from Delhi:
Proceed out of CP, New Delhi through Nizamuddin Bridge via Ghazipur
-35km to Ghaziabad NH 24
-Continue on NH 24 via Dasna and Pilkhuwa, take Hapur By-pass Toll Road
-60km to Garhmukhteshwar NH 24
-25km to Gajraula NH 24(Short Break?McDonalds / KFC / Bikanerwala / Udupiwala and other options available)
-60km through Moradabad NH 24
-Continue on NH 24 via Joya, take Moradabad By-pass Toll Road, and take the sharp left turn to Jim Corbett National Park on SH 41 Kashipur Road
-45km to Thakurdwara SH 41
-10km to Kashipur SH 41
-25km to Ramnagar SH 41

On entry into Ramnagar, pass under a Green Nagar Palika board, and take the left turn from Orange KMVN Board immediately after the Nagar Palika board towards Jhirna Zone, village Dhela.

13 km on this road via Sawaldeh and other villages?we are in Village Dhela