KALAGARH TIGER RESERVE
Corbett tiger Resevre Encompasses sonanadi wildlife sanctuary also sonanadi wildlife sanctuary was notified on 9 January 1987 comprising of an area 301. 17sq km and was put under the administration of kalagarh forest division Lansdowne,Sonanadi The Sonanadi wild life sanctuary is located in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand.
It is one of the major national reserves in India. In 1974, when Project Tiger was launched in India, the Northern part of Jim Corbett was named as Kalagarh Tiger Reserve (KTR). The reserve is administered from its headquarters in Nainital District. However, the forest Government of Uttarakhand has registered it under Lansdowne division. Kalagarh (KTR) is spread in over an area of 301.18 sq km. which also includes Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, along with Jim Corbett Park. Approximately, 70 percent of Corbett falls in Pauri Garhwal district and rest comes under Nainital and Almora districts.
Bio diversity of Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
Kalagarh is an abode for many wildlife species in Shivalik Mountain Range, of Pauri, Garhwal. As the name confirms, it has a high density of tigers, leopards and others from the cats’ family. It carries a lustrous breed of deer -chital, barking deer, goral, sambar, and hog deer. The herd of elephants can be spotted anywhere in the area while on excursion. Among others are porcupines, yellow-throated martens and langurs. The park has more than 580 species of birds, which includes kingfishers, wagtails, forktails, pheasants, hornbills, eagles, vultures; and about 50 species of mammals along with 25 species of reptiles like-crocodiles, king cobras, rock pythons and monitor lizards; as well as hundreds of species of plants and insects. The place is home to several species of trees such as sal, sheesham, semal, bakli, haladu, tun, sain, fig, bamboo, etc along with medicinal plants. Where to stay in Kalagarh Tiger Vanvasa Resort is the best Luxury Resort. Where you can stay with your families, Friends you can explore your Corporate meetings or Corporate Group outings at Vanvasa Resort. Vanvasa Resort spreads out over 30 acres Land. A destination where you can Experience nature and luxury at one place. Vanvasa Resort is located on the mid of Lansdowne and Jim Corbett it is a new off beat destination in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve We have 30 Rooms in concepts of premium cottages and Villas with jungle and valley views. For more details please log on to www.vanvasa.com
It is 2-3 hours safari by Jeep, in which you can experience Jungle. Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is a a part of Corbett landscape and popular tourist destination located in the India state of Uttarakhand. The region is mainly famous for the Tigers, Elephant, Leopard and many more wild animals. Main transport options around the reserve are jeeps safaris. Private vehicles are not allowed inside the Reserve forest, and this is one point to note while taking up a trip to Tiger Reserve. At Kalagarh Tiger Reserve you can get the chance of viewing Spotted Deer, Sambhar, Wild Boar, tiger, leopard, Barking deer, Goral Two kinds of Bears Himalayan Black and Sloth, and over 400 bird species makes Kalagarh Tiger Reserve a perfect wild life safari and bird watching destination. We arrange safari from Vatanvasa Gate, which is near to Kotdwar and Lansedowne city. https://kalagarhtigerreserve.in/safari/
KEY FEATURE
On 11th june 1991 sonanadi wild life sancutuary became a part of Corbett tiger Reserve .the sonanadi wildlife sanctuary and Corbett national park (520.82 sqkm) together with peripheral reserve forest has noticed as Corbett tiger Reserve on 26th February 2010.the total area of Corbett tiger reserve is 1288.31sqkm .which is spread in naintal pauri & almora district of uttarakhand
Tiger is the flag bearer species of the area . several endangered species such as the mugger ghariyal,leopard cat ,goral ,serow and mahaseer etc have a significant presence in the region four species of deer sambhar,spotted deer sloth bear jackal ,yellow throated marten ,smooth coated indian elephant is wide spread in the sanctuary .
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve division lansdowne is famous place in uttarkhand
The area is home to about 600 species of resident and migratory birds.This amazing rich avifaunal diversity represents nearly 6% of the total bird species of diurnal Raptors found here are characteristic elements of this avifauna.The avifaunal diversity is at its peakauna
FAUNA
There are brilliant breeds of deers like – sambar, barking deer, chital, goral etc .KTR has good density of tigers & others from the cat’s family. There are many other species here like yellow throated martens and porcupines ,the wild goat ghoral, bharal,wolves,rock pythons etc . Bird lovers can see 580 species of birds that comprise kingfisher, hornbills vultures , eagles ,wagtailse and many more and that includes 19 amphibians species, 124 fish species, 69 reptiles species, 623 bird species, 102 mamals species. For conserving these heritage 12 areas are declared that include 6 national park & 6 wild life sanctuaries.
FLORA
KTS is famous for its rich biodiversity. there are much more number of flora and fauna to see in KTS. there is lot of things for interacting in KTS. (the beauty of nature)
flora is a term that refers to plant and fauna is a term that refers to animals.
There are 161 species of flora found in Uttarakhand and frequent species of trees such as sheesham,sal bakli haladu, tun sain,sal etc along with medicinal plants.
ATTRACTIONS AROUND RESORT
| Attraction | Details | Distance from Resort |
| Jungle Safari | Jungle Safari at Kalagarh Tiger Reserve through Vatanvasa Gate. KTR is spread around 301.18 sq. km which also include Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. | 45 minute Drive |
| Rope challenge courses | Burma bridge, plank bridge, tyre/loop bridge, commando/obstacle course and other low rope activities to challenge your limits. The participants will be secured with harnesses and the guiding / belay ropes will be handled by instructors. | In house activity |
| Magic show tailored | Resort also offer magic show tailored exclusively for your kids which is performed by our in-house magician. | In house activity |
| Village Tour | Walk to nearby village and know about their local-culture, cuisine, vegetation, agriculture | .5 Km |
| Nature Walk | A glimpse of mighty Himalayan ranges, lush green valley view of the hills around and lower forest ridges. Enjoy the nature and bird calls. | .1 Km |
| Nature Photography | All you can done around the resort and during nature walk | .1 Km |
| Sunrise Point | Get the glimpse of the mighty sunrise on the back of the great Himalayan range. It offers spectacle orange sun vanishing in the mountain | .05 km |
In General Terms the activities are
2 Swimming pools (Adult & Kids )
River walk self, Nature walk, Evening live music, Magic show, In house games, Cricket Badminton, volley ball, Table tennis, Carom, Chess
High rope activities: Plank bridge, Net bridge, Ladder bridge, Tyre bridge,
Low rope activities:Parallel walk, Monkey crawling, Dig crossing with tyre, Trust walk,
Obstacle course:Hole pass, Confidence bridge, Commando net, Tyre net, Twisty, Zigzag, Trench crawling And many more..
Please note:
The resort does not has the concept of TV in our jungle property. Just live your life to the fullest in midest of untouched nature for a while from hustle and bustle life of cities.