JUNGLE LORE BIRDING LODGE – PANGOT

JUNGLE LORE LODGE
Pangot is small village 15 kilometers from Nainital, the drive takes only 25 minutes to get there. The entire drive is through the forested area of Cheena Peak Range via Snow View Point and Kilbury, the main habitats for excellent birding.

One can see a variety of Himalayan species along the way such as lammergeier, Himalayan griffon, blue-winged minla, spotted & slaty-backed forktail, rufous-bellied woodpecker, rufous-bellied niltava, khalij pheasant, variety of thrushes etc. Almost 150 bird species have been recorded at Pangot and surrounding areas.The numerous perennial & seasonal creeks are home to an amazing variety of flora and fauna including the leopard, yellow-throated Himalayan martins, Himalayan palm civet, ghoral, barking deer, sambhar etc. ACCOMMODATION
The lodge has 4 cottages with attached toilets with running hot & cold water. One of the four cottages is a living room that serves the purpose of a dining hall. The other three cottages are independent bedrooms with twin beds, two of them having an attic each that can accommodate two additional persons in each attic.

The main cottage and one other cottage have fireplaces. Heaters are provided in each cottage in winter. You have the options of large tent for people who enjoy camping with independent toilet and bathroom.

The small cottage has an attached toilet and a hot shower. The size of the small cottage is 12’x12’. The extra bed will be on the floor or a folding bed.

The std. cottage has an attached toilet and a hot shower. The size of the cottage is 13’x13’. The extra beds will be in the attic that has access from the room itself.

The large cottage has an attached toilet and a hot shower. The extra beds will be in the attic that has access from the room itself. This cottage also has a fireplace.

The Swiss tent has an independent toilet and a hot shower. The tent can accommodate two persons on camp cots. The size of each tent is 16’x10’.

We have 4 rooms in Kafal House with en suite facilities, adjoining Jungle Lore. FACILITIES
To satisfy your appetite cooks specializing in Indian & western cuisine churn out the unexpected and special care is taken in hygienic preparation of all meals. A few things are grown organically on our land.

• Pangot: 15 km uphill from Nainital in the Nainital district in south-east Uttarakhand.
• Altitude: 6300 ft above sea level
• Best Season: The Main bird-watching season at Pangot lasts during autumn and winter from Sept. through March, but Jan. does see some heavy snow when the road to Nainital gets blocked. Since this season is busy, book your hotel room well in advance. The rest of the year affords pleasant weather.
• Temperature: Sum: 27° C High, Win: 0° C Low
• Distances: 15 km N of Nainital, 48 km of Kathgodam, 330 km NE of Delhi
• How to Get There:
  By Road: 2 hrs from Kathgodam & 7 ½ hrs. from Delhi
  By Rail (Nearest Railhead): Kathgodam (48 kms / 2 hrs.)

PACKAGES (Valid from 01st Oct 2011 – 30th Sept 2012)

ROOM CATEGORY	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy
Upper Cottage with an attic	Rs. 4765/-	Rs. 5324/-
New Cottage	Rs. 4239/-	Rs. 4799/-
Jungle Cottage with an attic	Rs. 4239/-	Rs. 4799/-
Small Cottage	Rs. 4239/-	Rs. 4799/-
Extra Bed (above 5 yrs.)	Rs. 1100/- per nt. with or without extra bed.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR SUPPLIMENT * 24th December: Rs. 500 per person extra *31st December: Rs. 1000 per person extra

The Package Includes:

• Accommodation on single / twin sharing basis for 1 nt.
• AP includes Welcome drink on arrival, Bed tea, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Children upto 5 years are free on the respective package without extra bed sharing parent’s room.
• Additional nights extendable on pro-rata basis.
• Service Tax of 1.03 % shall be extra on Nett Billing.
• Check in / Check out : 12 noon