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Vanghat
River Lodge, situated on the Ramganga at the edge of the forests of
Corbett Tiger Reserve (Uttaranchal,
India), is part of a community-based tourism initiative that
promotes sportfishing.
Vanghat
lies in total seclusion with the meandering Ramganga virtually
cutting it off from human habitation. The river is rich with the
spectacular Golden Mahseer and catches of up to 65lb have been
recorded in the recent past.
5
spacious cottages with large airy windows and a veranda that runs on
3 sides with views of the forest. Each cottage has a spacious
bedroom, study and attached facilities with running
water.
The
lodge is 4 km away from the entrance of the Chimtakhal forest gate.
The entire stretch is through dense Sal forests. Half this distance
can be covered by jeep on a forest track and the other half is a
steep downhill walk that descends into the Ramganga valley.
From
December to June, there’s an easier access via the suspension
bridge at Baluli, from where it’s a gradual 2.5 km walk. After
February it is possible to drive into Vanghat on a trail built along
the Ramganga that fords in and out of the river.
Vanghat
is a unique wildlife experience and easily ranks as one of the most
remote Jungle lodges of
India
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Distances
: Delhi - 290 kms, Ranikhet : 70 kms, Kausani - 145 kms, Almora -
120 kms, Nainital : 85 kms, Ramnagar : 30 kms.
Corbett is
a Weekend Getaway Ex-Delhi
and visited as a part of Uttaranchal
Itinerary.
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