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Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti came into existence in the year 2004, which is registered under Societies Registration Act 1860. It is group of active and skilled nature enthusiasts and conservationists, who are working together with a common mission for conservation of nature and Corbett’s legacy. Corbett Village Eco-Tour is an endeavor of Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti (CGVS) to promote community based tourism in famous hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett’s Village-Chhoti Haldwani. Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti is a fledging not for profit organization, registered in the year 2004 under Societies Registration Act 1860. CGVS is a group of nature and conservation enthusiasts actively working on wildlife conservation in the area. CGVS has three main areas of operation viz :
The organization is providing an additional source of income to the local community through its various interventions and thus weaning them away from their forest based livelihood. Eventually CGVS is contributing in reducing human pressure on forests, conservation of local culture as well as flora and fauna of this region. Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti works in whole Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state but primarily focusing on historical village of Jim Corbett i.e. Chhoti Haldwani and areas nearby Corbett Tiger Reserve. Chhoti Haldwani is a small village that was once owned by the hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett. Jim Corbett- conservationist, writer, painter, photographer, musician, a man of many trades, was well known for his remarkable hunting abilities.
Accommodation Homestay -
Aranya - A Community Diner
Facilities
Items to Carry
Personal Laptop: for assignment work. Walking Shoes: for hiking and trekking Sandals: for wading in the river Sleeping Bag: for Camping Pens and Paper Roll mat Personal medicines (including mosquito repellent etc) Camera Flashlight: for moving round at night Water purification tablets Contact Details Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti (CGVS) Corbett's Village - Chhoti Haldwani Kaladhungi, Nainital, India.
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Away
from hustle and bustle of hectic daily lives of city dwellers, away from
the polluted streets and crowded corners of plains, in the lap of
foothills of Kumaon lies the serene beautiful village of Jim Corbett-
the Chhoti Haldwani. Staying at the historical village provides an
aesthetic experience of rural lifestyle and an opportunity to interact
with the villagers. Entertaining folk musical evenings of Kumaon,
workshops on different cuisine and film shows enrich the experience of
staying in the village.
While
staying in Corbett's Village, enjoy nutritious and savory Kumaoni food
along with soft drinks at Aranya. It is a community diner which is
organized by host families. Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) is
prepared and served by host family/ies. Food will be mostly vegetarian
and hygienically prepared traditional Indian cuisine. Filtered water
will be provided to all the researchers, volunteers and students.