At a Glance
Paatlidun (pat-LEE-doon) meaning a narrow valley. The original name of the geographical area now identified as Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India. Far above the racket of Ramnagar, hidden high in the Shivaliks, is this narrow valley- a slice of Paradise- revived in its original name, by Paatlidun Safari Lodge.
After wading through streams and clawing up a mountain trail at a thrilling 45-degree incline, the narrow path that leads here miraculously unfurls into this beautiful valley, covered in towering Sal forests, abundant wildlife and ringed by river Kosi. And in this vast expanse of 13 acres, luxuriously spaced out are 12 en-suite cottages that indulge your every whim.
You can relax in your private plunge pool under a star-studded sky or quietly enjoy a sundowner on the deck of the restaurant. All the while you have birds and butterflies for company, crickets chirping in the bushes and the steamy grasslands a stone’s throw away- true luxury in the heart of the wild!
The sweet smell of summer grass that invades your nostrils; the call of the hornbill that wakes you up in the morning; the heat of the day that suddenly dips to a cool breeze and a pair of yellow eyes that gleam in the glare of a flashlight. When the whiff of adventure hovers in mid-air, and you feel a shiver of spine-tingling excitement, you know you’ve arrived in Paatlidun.
All buildings are built in the traditional Kumaoni style- stone masonry and mud plaster on the walls, and the trademark black slate roof- and locally sourced, indigenous materials have been used for construction.
04 Luxury Cottage (1750 Sq. Ft. Each)
Luxury meets the jungle in our Luxury Cottages, with their signature star windows over the bed, even when curled up in bed, you can gaze at the glittering skies overhead, through the star window.
Each cottage has its own private pool, sun beds, open air shower, vintage, claw-footed bathtubs and beautiful interiors.
08 Premium Luxury Cottage (2200 Sq. Ft. Each)
This well-appointed suite is a seamless symphony of indoors and outdoors. The large, airy spaces extend into unique sit outs and private verandahs and courtyards. The enchanting, sky bed on the roof lets you sleep under the open, night sky, studded with stars. There is more decadence awaiting you indoors; surrender to the divine spa treatments we offer in the comfort of your suite.
Facilities
Risya – Restaurant
Chakh – Lounge & Bar
Dhaba – The Chai Stall
Brahmakamal – The Spa
List of activities included in the package:
Introduction to the surroundings – 03 hours Nature walk around the property to sight birds & animals in the area.
Learning tracks and signs of the jungles with your naturalist
Pug mark cast making
Short walk of about 3 hours to the Kumouni village to observe local lifestyle and interact with locals.
Understand and Participate in local farming activities
Awareness about the challenges of living in wilderness area and man-animal conflict
Tree / Rope Climbing
Leaf and rock painting
Local games like pithoo etc
Water filtration with natural materials – understanding the river system
Adventure Sports – Burma Bridge & Commando Net
In-house activities
Visit the vegetable garden – Pick fresh vegetables for your meal
Short cooking classes
Campfire/ Star Gazing / Cookouts for young guest / a short audio session on alarm calls of various animals/ story telling/ Wildlife movies at the Chakh
Bird watching at The Lodge
Indoor Games like Billiards, Air Hockey, Table Football, Carrom Board, Chess etc.
Paatlidun Safari Lodge Website
