The Jim Corbett Museum
“Those who have never seen a leopard under favourable conditions in his natural surroundings can have no conception of the grace of movement, and beauty of colouring, of this the most graceful and the most beautiful of all animals in our Indian jungles.”
--by Jim Corbett, in Man-Eaters of Kumaon.--
Kaladhungi is a tiny town in the Nainital District of Uttarakhand and is famous for the residence of the great environmentalist and tiger-hunter Jim Corbett. The home of Jim Corbett is now converted into Jim Corbett museum. The museum exhibits souvenirs and objects that narrate Jim Corbett's life among the lethal man-eating tigers of Kumaon. The perfect climate, breath taking beautiful surroundings make Kaladhungi a perfect romantic getaway and a wonderful and peaceful vacation spot.
The place is located just on the foothill, boasts of good climate though its summers are hot. Kaladhungi is located 26 km west of Haldwani on the Haldwani-Ramanagar road. Nainital is at distance of only 30 km to the north and Bazpur at about 19 km to south. It has a road connecting to Delhi via Bazpur, Tanda and Moradabad. There are beautiful forests on this road. Kaladungi has been a local commercial centre for the surrounding villages in the plains, for over a century now.
The Kaladhungi region is very fertile and a variety of fruits and vegetables grow here in abandon. Kaladhungi Tourist Rest house is situated in the main Kaladhungi town at a distance of 25kms from Haldwani and 54kms from Pantnagar. It provides limited number of rooms with warm welcome and homely hospitality. It is best suited option for travelers taking a vacation under nominal budget. Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has a reputation of serving the tourists with quality service. This ensures a comfortable stay and definitely good times. KMVN promotes the exquisite and rich culture of Kumaon’s tiny villages as well as popular hill stations. The region provides affordable and priced accommodation facilities for the tourists and travelers.
