Indian States
Uttaranchal
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Kaladhungi
If
exploring Jim Corbett National Park is on your ho liday
agenda, don't forget to make a detour to Kaladhungi. A romantic
hamlet - 35 kms, far from the famous Corbett
National Park, Kaladhungi has been an inseparable part of
the endless tiger stories of Kumaon focussing around the legendary
hunter Jim Corbett.
The significance of Kaladhungi is clear from the fact that Jim Corbett
choose this place as his residence. Today this unique home, is a
comprehensive museum housing souvenirs, relics, momentos related
to Jim Corbett and his famous exploits.
Season: Round the year
EXCURSIONS
Corbett
Water Fall
4 kms from Kaladhungi, on the Kaladhungi - Ramnagar highway,
falls at leisure. Corbett Water Falls. Surrounded by dense forests,
pin drop silence, this 20 mts. high fall is simply a sight to behold!
Famous as the ideal camping hide out, this spot now has become a
major tourist attraction.
Trekking
in the forests, bird watching at peace or nature walks at leisure
are the only routine and time pass at Corbett Falls. The forest
department has taken all necessary steps to provide all amenities
and facilities to promote Corbett Falls as a picnic spot with the
difference. Regular public and private transport services makes
this spot the convenient perch for nature enthusiasts and peace
seekers.
Garjia
Devi Temple
An ancient temple of Garjia Devi is worth a visit. Ramnagar is 30
kms. from Kaladhungi, 13 kms, from Ramnagar on the way to Dikhala
Garjia Devi temple is situated on a huge rock in the midst of river
Kosi. A large fair is held here on Karthik Purnima.
Corbett
National Park
Country's first wildlife park is 18 kms from Ramnagar end main
Dikhala complex is 52 kms, from Ramnagar.
Other
excursions are Rarnnagar-50 kms, Nainital-33 kms, Bhlmtal-49 kms.
Haldwanl-55 kms.
ACCESSIBILITY
Rail:
Nearest railheads are Rarnnagar & Kathgodam
Road:
Kaladhungi is 33 kms, (via Khurpatal) from Nalnital, Ramnagar-30
kms. Kashipur-55 kms.
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