 Vanghat River Lodge was established in
2003, following the chance meeting of a local naturalist and expert
guide and a UK based Doctor. They decided to set up a fishing and
conservation camp on the bank of the Ramganga River near the Corbett
Tiger Reserve in Uttaranchal, Northern India. Originally the camp was a
plot of land with some disused farm buildings, but it has now been
transformed into a base from which guests can enjoy both fishing and
wildlife activities.The camp,
fully aware of its surroundings and responsibilities to the community,
has provided employment opportunities for a number of local people, and
through this arrangement, has established some of the best managed
Mahseer fishing beats in the State. As a direct consequence of the
improved fish stocks, the surrounding ecosystem has dramatically
improved, with the return of otters and turtles - creatures which have
not been seen for some years.
The camp officially opened in November
2005, and comprises of five cottages of locally sourced materials, and
is able to provide a comprehensive outdoor orientated experience for up
to ten people, whilst at the same time offering the opportunity to find
complete tranquility and seclusion.
Using the links to the left, please
feel free to navigate the site. Details of how to contact us and make a
booking are shown on the bottom link.
Getting Here
By Train
Ramnagar, the
railhead for the lodge, can be reached by the overnight train from
Delhi, via Old Delhi Station. The journey takes approximately six and
half hours, leaving Delhi at 10.00pm and arriving at Ramnagar Station
at 4.30am.The journey from Ramnagar Town to Chimtakal Gate (year round
pedestrian access to Vanghat) is approximately one and a quarter hours
by jeep. One of the camp staff would be there to meet you at the
station.
By Road
The journey
from Delhi to Vanghat takes six to seven hours, and we can arrange to
collect you either direct from Delhi International Airport or from
your hotel in Delhi. There would be an additional charge for this
service.
Food
Food is prepared at the camp by our
team on site, and consists of locally sourced food. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner are provided as part of the package, and would consist of Indian,
Chinese and European cuisine. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the
day. Meals are served in the dining room and sundowner drinks are
available in the Roundhouse near the river.
Bottled water is available, at a
charge, but filtered water is provided on a constant basis.
Strict attention is paid to hygiene
throughout the camp.
Facilities
In line of our philosophy of low impact
on the environment, we have tried to minimise the use of electricity
where possible. However, each room is equipped with an electrical socket
for charging of camera batteries etc. An adaptor for use in India would
be required.
Lighting is provided via Hurricane
Lamps, which are charged and lit each day by our camp staff.
Washing of clothes is available via the
camp staff, using the traditional Indian method...
What to Bring
There are a number of items which you
should consider packing, which cannot be easily obtained locally.
Mosquito Repellant / Flashlight or
Headtorch / Binoculars (10x50 are a useful spec) / Warm Jacket or Jumper
/ Waterproof Sandals (for crossing rivers) / Film (can be obtained
locally, but can be dubious quality) / Spare Batteries
Activities to Do
- Trekking in the Himalaya.
- Elephant Back Safaris.
- Trout Fishing in the High Altitude
Lakes of the Himalaya.
- White Water Rafting on the Kosi
River.
- Walking Safaris.
- Fishing and Camping Trips On the
River.
Accommodation
Accommodation consists of five
individual lodges, set back from the river, each of which has a bedroom
with twin beds, bathroom and dressing room with an external covered
veranda, overlooking the valley.
The lodges are all constructed from
local materials - stone, mud and thatch - and are designed to compliment
the surrounding area.
There are Western style flushing
toilets, with running cold water - hot water is available on demand.
There is no air conditioning in the lodges, but they have been built to
allow a throughput of breeze throughout the day.
Room View
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