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52 OUTLOOK TRAVELLERDECEMBER 2011

SUITE SIX WAYS TO STAY IN CORBETT NATIONAL PARK BY SHEETAL VYAS

CAMP CORBETT

I its more than tigers youre seeking at Corbett,i youre looking or a sense o its history andethos, this is where you should go. Run byOme Anand and his wie, Suman, this camp islocated o the Kaladhungi-Nainital road. Therough-hewn structures are plastered with mudand cow-dung, at least one meal daily is madethe traditional Kumaoni way and you get servedorganic ood. TARIFF rom `3,200 CONTACT1-800-4252737, mahindrahomestays.com

DHIKALA FOREST LODGE

There are scores o stay options outside Corbettbut i you want to stay within the core area othe park, this is the answer. Run by the orest de-partment, the place is 30km rom the Dhangadigate and enjoys an unrivalled position romwhich to view the park. As youd expect, Dhikalais basic. Stay is possible in dorms; rooms arehoused across a ew wings, old and new.TARIFF`250 per bed (dorms), rom`1,000 (rooms)CONTACT 251489, corbettnationalpark.in

CAMP FORKTAIL CREEK

There are many resorts and camps in theCorbett area but ew garner praise like Forktaildoes. With eight mud huts, this is a smallestablishment but an exceptional one. Run byMinakshi and Ritesh and located 23km north oRamnagar, Forktail employs solar energy or ba-sic requirements, urniture is made rom wastewood and vegetation in the ve-acre camp hasbeen diligently developed. TARIFF `6,500CONTACT 05947-287804, campforktailcreek.com

CORBETT LEELA VILAS

Only 10 minutes rom Corbetts Bijrani gateis this pretty-looking resort, which oers 12luxury cottageseach a generous 800 sq tthat comes with a living room, a private sit-outand a courtyard. A useul retreat i you like theorest but only because you can come back roma dusty saari, fing your pith helmet aside anddelve into the pleasures o TV, pool, mini-barsand the choice o multiple cuisines. TARIFF rom`8,999 CONTACT 284330, corbettleelavilas.com

CAMP RIVERWILD

On the eastern ringe o Corbett, Riverwildoers proessional management, hospitalitytinged with warmth and that crucial ingredientlocation. The six plush loghuts all overlookthe Kosi river, and the view, with hills rising allaround, is lovely. The implied roughing out is abit make-believe as youll nd all the mod conshere but youll get your own private lookout tobirdwatch, so you wont complain. TARIFF rom`5,200 CONTACT 287886, camp-riverwild.com

JIMS JUNGLE RETREAT

Located outside the reserves southeasternboundary, this is a 15-acre space that bringsback a whi o the manner in which the sahibsexperienced the jungle. These are tentedaccommodations but when you picture it,remember to include ACs, ne linen, periodlithographs and plates o the shikaar. TARIFF2N/3D rom `20,000; includes saaris, walkingtrips, biking, birding sorties, meals and taxesCONTACT 9899989508,jimsjungleretreat.com

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Budget

Eco-friendly

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Old-world