Around Gethia

The lovely aspect of Two Chimneys is that it can be a peaceful base camp for you to explore the more touristy areas of the Kumaon region. There are numerous day trips that can be planned and catered for.

About Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve

Some 65 km away from Two Chimneys lodge is the Jim Corbett Tiger reserve. Spread across 1288sq. km's, it is the oldest national park in India and is named after the world famous hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett. Dense forest and thigh high grass mingled with Cannibis bushes is the natural foliage. Drive down and Park peacefully near a water point in the early mornings and late afternoons, to get rare sightings of the wild tuskers, big cats or even a sloth bear. The jackals, deer of all genus - cheetal, sambar, spotted deer, hog deer- and wild boar, langoors, and jungle cats are all more easily spotted. Gharhials and the Marsh crocodiles can often be seen basking in winters. Poisonous snakes like the Indian python, viper, king cobra and krait inhabit these forests. Some 600 six hundred recorded species of birds have made this jungle their home.

The most convenient way to explore the park is on a jeep safari. Licensed jeeps seating 6 take you deep into the jungles. Elephant safaris can be booked twice a day each elephant accommodates 4 people. Park timings are between 8.00a.m to 4.30p.m mid November to mid. Permits to enter the park have to be colleted from the from the Ramnagar reception centre.