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The Corbett National Park is a primal jungle as
Rudyard Kipling put it. Despite extensive tourism, the
park has managed to retain its primeval ambience,
where man must walk timorously, in awe and with a
strong sense of his own insignificance.
The main feature of Corbett National Park is valley is
the Ramganga River, running broadly west by south
west, the catchments streams of which vivisect the
land into numerous little ridges and ravines. The
topography is therefore very varied-the streams
forming islands of 'sheesham' trees, the ridges being
thickly foliated with 'sal' trees and the pastures
carrying long grasses. In this variety of habitat
abounds wildlife of enchanting beauty including 50
mammals, 577 birds and at least 25 reptiles. The river
teems with mahseer, gharial, mugger and flocks of
cormorants. The national park offers invaluable
experiences for adventurous and serious-minded
wildlife-buffs, photographers and anglers. |
The burnt red of the cottages forms a restful
backdrop to verdant environs. Sloping tiled roofs,
cool stone floors with throw rugs, block wood
furniture and other details allow maximum comfort
while continuing the illusion of being in the
wilds. The accent is clearly on nature. The 40
guest rooms have a clever area separation, for
sleeping and for living, as in a suite. You get a
sense of miles of extra space. Double roomed
suites are available for groups and families. All
the rooms are air conditioned with hot water in
baths, and a refrigerator fulll of cooling drinks.