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If you’re a nature lover and birdwatching excites you then birding in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve (KTR) is an experience you shouldn’t miss. The Kalagarh Tiger Reserve in the northern part of the famous Jim Corbett National Park, offers an exceptional environment for birdwatchers. Known for its rich biodiversity and serene landscapes, this area is home to a variety of bird species, making it a paradise for bird lovers. Whether you’re an experienced birder or a beginner, KTR promises an unforgettable birding experience. That’s why today we will take you through everything you need to know about birding in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, including the best birding trails, what to expect, and how to make the most of your trip. So without further ado, let us begin!

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Tired of your daily office routine? Pack your bag and unload your stress at Vanvasa, where nature's symphony refreshes you inside and out.

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[anilbisht]

Vanvasa – A Jewel in the Jungle!

Dussehra holiday break brought us all family members together to embark on our much-awaited journey - from a Covid-19 induced stressful confinement - to this amazing and impressive locale. Vanvasa means living in the woods, and it truly lived up to its name! It virtually became our dreamy home for 3 nights! Such is the beauty, equity and allure of this place that the brand Vanvasa in itself has become a prominent touristy destination in this region of Rikhnikhal, Uttarakhand. You ask anyone on your way to Vanvasa and, without being clueless, they will promptly give you the directions! Vanvasa is an expansive estate spread in about 30 acres over a hilltop; a perfect destination for a family visit, especially in large groups of kith and kin. Vanvasa is very well appointed, neat and tidy, and much equipped with all creature comforts. Gorge on delicious food, plunge in the pool, walk around in the verdant forestry landscape, play badminton, carrom, cricket or table tennis. Also, indulge in the in-house adventure activities like suspended Burma bridge, rope-walk, planks-walk, tyre-walk, commando drill etc., which provide much needed fun and adrenal rush in this calm seclusion.

Great weather and cool climate adds to your well-being: clean air, clear blue skies and lush mountains and dense forest all around is a sight to behold. No wonder, nature’s elements are at its best play. The entire estate witnesses an en masse congregation of variety of birds chirping all along the day like singing a melodious chorus to your ears. The nip of the dawn and dusk will uplift your mood manifold. The resort comes alive in the night when all its pathways illuminate with its sequenced lamp-lights. Aside, the multitasking staff will entertain you with their live music and a magic show when dark wraps you up in the cold settings.

The acreage in the central area is developed like an orchard with a variety of fruit-bearing trees and other plantation. A portion of the uneven land next to this orchard is also being developed as vineyard, as I could see many arrays of Y-shaped trellis installed for grape vines to climb and spread around. And, as we exploring the resort further, voila, a private helipad, nestled in the hills, appears from nowhere – a beautiful evened out site to land-in the Chopper from the blue skies and disembark directly at Vanvasa!

I must also endorse the fact that the cottages are as expansive as the estate itself. They are huge, tidy, naturally lit, nicely designed, well laid-out, well-furnished and equipped with appliances including a minibar. Washrooms are as spacious as like a city room, fitted with all the required bath fittings and amenities. Each cottage is having an excellent view of the greens and a large sit-out area (calling it a balcony won’t do justice to its size!). The staff is well-behaved, neat and uniformed, polite and courteous attending to your service needs with great care and speed. A well designed large restaurant - which integrates the local culture, nature’s elements and imbibes the native construction cues - dishes out mouth-watering meals and buffet for your gastronomical delight.  Food quality and taste is so amazing and lip-smacking that it only leaves you wanting for more and more!

 One can also see the rural and agrarian life as a small but a thriving village - Jui - lies in close vicinity to Vanvasa. Guests can go for village tourism activity and buy ultra-fresh organic produce from the villagers. All the produce is pulled out directly, right before your eyes, from their cascading farms and given to you. Spices like ginger, green chilli, turmeric, garlic etc; vegetables like round radish, cabbage, potato etc; and healthy mandua (millet) atta and other fruits and vegetables are available aplenty in this local village. One more aspect of Vanvasa which needs to be highlighted and appreciated is that it has provided employment opportunities mostly to the locals belonging to the nearby villages. They are trained and absorbed at the resort giving much needed impetus to local economy.

And, adding to Vanvasa’s alluring charm, is the long-and-winding adventure filled 60km forest drive passing through the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve (Northern Corbett). A substantial stretch of the road runs parallel to the tributaries of Ram Ganga river which in itself is a much pleasing sight to behold for long. Enroute, at couple of places, you will witness small waterfalls and spring water erupting and splashing on the road as you drive through in serpentine motion. The forest is so dense that sunlight barely touches down, and most of your drive cruises under the cool shade and the silence of the jungle giving you ample opportunity to wildlife encounters. We had our moments to see up-close and personal the spotted deer pack, foxes, apes, partridges, and a crab crawl-crossing the road near the streams while we were returning back from Vanvasa.    

Kudos to the staff for their impeccable service!

And, much applause and appreciation for the affable Owner for his grand vision and tenacity in creating Vanvasa the way it is – like a grand and intricate piece of ‘Jewel’ all in the wilderness perched on a hilltop with a commanding view. Take a bow, Mr. Satender Rawat!

Overall, a perfect place to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. And, truly, Vanvasa’s sheer beauty and offbeat allure has casted a magical spell on all of us. A quintessentially mesmerising place to visit over and over again!

 © Anil Bisht

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Home to diverse flora and fauna, vivid foliage around combined with an in-house jungle safari Vanvasa Resort offers a bigger infrastructural apparatus to explore and inspire. #Wildlife #Nature #Fun #Safari#kalagarhtigerreserve #VanvasResort Visit : www.vanvasa.com Contact : 8744076881-6

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When the temperature hits 48°C+, why not take a dive into Vanvasa's pool, surrounded by breathtaking views?

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Experience something extraordinary that you can't feel in the fast-paced city life. Cherish every moment of being in Nature's lap on the other side of Corbett!

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Let's feel alive again with Vanvasa's mesmerizing views. Nothing is more beautiful than a tea in the arm of the Sun's most beautiful hues.

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Bhilangi, Uttarakhand: A Quick Getaway to The Riverside Hills

At exactly about 238 kms from south of Delhi, lies this beautiful place - on the edge of the riverside and on the picturesque winding roads of the hills, lined-up with an array of boutique resorts - in the midst of amazingly pristine settings.

Once you cross Kotdwar, Bhilangi is just 4kms ahead of Dugadda, and is on the riverside front of the adjoining Kalagarh Tiger Reserve hills. The Khoh river, a tributary in real sense, is called as ‘Nayaar’ in local dialect, which adds a glittering charm to this serene hamlet. The quietly flowing river is mostly shallow during this time, with few exceptions of two to four feet deep randomly spread naturally formed pits. The riverbed is strewn with naturally rounded stones of various shapes and sizes as well as large rolled-down boulders. The unspoiled and gleaming waters of the tributary is abode to the scores of small fish underneath.

We stayed at the SB Mount Resorts, undoubtedly a perfect place for a family outing and get-together. The moment you reach here, everyone just leaps into the pristine waters: while the ladies try mermaid poses, men splashes the water up-and-around, and children try to catch the tiny fishes; which also gives you an opportunity for the ticklish fish-pedicure most naturally as you lay your feet motionless underwater! 

River is so clear and pure that every element underneath is distinctly visible to the eyes. Weather in April was quite pleasant, especially the dawn, dusk and the dark hours, during which time it had a fair bit of nip in the air.

Another popular destination - Lansdowne - is just a 20km drive from here, and I would strongly recommend all the vacationers to plan their stay at Bhilangi instead, and then drive conveniently uphill for an excursion to the cantonment town and return back the same evening and enjoy the riverfront stay.

Here, one can leisurely explore the jungles, bask-and-walk in the river waters, hike onto the hilltop on the front and the rear and also towards the neighbouring Sirsu village for a peek into rural life, and indulge in everyday morning and evening strolls onto the winding roads. Besides, experience an amazing and much relaxing, refreshing and rejuvenating spell of serenity, not only offering stunning views of the valley but also giving your lungs an opportunity to lunge onto the ultra-fresh-oxygen-rich air to inhale.

The idyllic Resort has a decently sized playground too, which can be best indulged in outdoor sporting activities like badminton, football, cricket, archery, and much more. And, in such good climate, the high-tea served with the mixed pakodas (fritters) adds to the gastronomical delight in the evening. A controlled DJ music night under the open skies and in the cool climes also provides the dance and entertainment quotient to your fun time out here.

Truly, Bhilangi is a perfect dreamy weekend getaway far from the mundane city life, tucked away in nature’s lap, which our inner soul is always looking for. All of us had a great time, and, for sure, plan to visit again, and with a much bigger group!

Special thanks to SB Mount, you gave us a wonderful time, a comfortable stay, great food, extraordinary service and hospitality - all culminating into a memorable experience. Kudos.

© Anil Bisht

View from across the road of the resorts lined-up by the riverside

A picturesque morning uphill stroll

A boulder rests on the riverbed..our resting place in the river

People having fun under the blue bridge

Blue-Green settings!

Terraced farms by the riverside

An old iron bridge over the Khoh river

Voila! A badminton match underway by the riverside

Flora!

A young boy trying to catch the fish!

Early morning sun-rays descending down the valley 

Pure clarity...so pristine! 

Deeply engrossed in a chit-chat over the hilltop under the fading lights of dusky settings!

Hills cloud-reflecting in the sky!

Gleaming waters of the river

That’s me!

A blue bridge connects the resort with the road

A stunning view of the resort, river and the road!

Splendour of the resort by the night

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