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Village - Dhela Corbett Tiger Reserve | Corbett Tiger Reserve, 244715, India
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Jim's Jungle Retreat
Ranked #2 of 27 hotels in Corbett
4.5 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
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  • Nature walk(7)
  • Special mention(4)
  • Safari Tent(4)
  • Wild life(3)
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New Delhi, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Awesome hospitality!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Awesome place and never say no service. After a long time found a place where the staff go out of their way and say yes to anything you ask for. First trip to Corbett and we saw a tiger! The GM made the trip extra special by bringing us to a mahseer fishing expedition. Made some great friends and carried back some great memories. We stayed in a tent and then moved to one of their new lodges which was fantastic. Sure to go back for more. The only suggestion I have for the resort would be to improve the food quality somewhat and have more menu options.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gurgaon, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The BEST !!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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My stay at Jim's Jungle was a case study to see a bunch of motivated staff working with full potential. In whole the delivered the BEST ever one can experience. Food is awesome since then my family is really hunting to match the taste at home and other places. Service and stay were excellent. Its near to the jungle hence one has a close encounter at all times. I took my son for cycling along with a guide and suddenly encountered few animals which were exciting. A great time to rest, relax and unwind. A must see for kids.

Room Tip: Cottage no.12 near to dining room and jungle
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Singapore, Singapore
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“A true jungle experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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Booked Jim's Jungle retreat during our trip to Corbett in January and the stay and experience was very well worth the dough spent!
The resort is located a few kilometers away from Ramnagar in the buffer forest. Finding the resort is not easy but the hotel staff go out of the way to ensure you are not lost and find the right roads to the resort.
The location of the resort is fantastic and you do feel as if you are in the middle of the jungle. We received a warm welcome given a brief introduction about the resort and the Corbett national park.
The cottage room that we had booked was nice and cozy with a large sit out. Apart from the cottages, they have tented accommodation as well.
The service provided is very personalized. The bonfires at night with the nature film are a treat and the food is absolutely awesome! The chef prepares some fantastic food!
The resort arranged a jungle safari for us. Although we did no see the tiger, the experience of driving through the forest was something to remember!
Special thanks to Rehman for all his support and guidance and the unforgettable morning walk at 7 AM on a very cold winter morning.
The resort is easily the best place to stay in Corbett! A minimum of 2 night stay is recommended.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New Delhi, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“There and back......”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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My 5th Corbett visit. First time at Jims.....really nice setting....on the edge of the buffer zone and 5 mins by car from Jhirna gate. The jungle comes alive all around you. Still to see a Tiger but saw plenty other wildlife. All around and up close.....the property is really good in a laid back sort of a way. I stayed in a Tent (no. 4)...perfect. Food is really really good.....but felt there should be some alternatives to mainly Indian food. The dining area is really nice and compares well with anything I have experienced in South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Mexico. The staff are really nice, accomodating and very knowledgeable. Rehman is a really fantastic person and a pleasure to be with. Sukhvinder is an amazing host. The bonfires, films and jungle life make Jim's the property to visit over and over again. My only grouse (minor) is that drinks are way more expensive at Rs.310 a peg for whisky. I will be back.....

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Pluses and minuses”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Plus; great food, nice rooms, constant hot water and warm room, even in the wintertime. We had a tent and it was serviced with heaters and warm water bottles at night. The staff work hard to keep you occupied; either with walks, documentaries, bonfires, snacks, or general conversation. They have a watch tower which is nice to sit in and look at birds and other wildlife.

Minus: The retreat is right on the edge of the boundary area, which is great for seeing wildlife, but if you want to simply go for a walk outside the retreat territory (which is pretty small), you can't leave without a guide, and sometimes you have to wait for one. We got the two night/three day package, and we couldn't choose the time we wanted the safaris, which was disappointing since we had to pay for them even if we didn't take them. They are doing a lot of construction, which interferes a bit with your relaxation. For example there is a construction fence right by the watch tower and workers are digging ditches while you eat your lunch.

Room Tip: The tents were fine; I wouldn't pay for the more expensive options; I don't think they are w...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Village - Dhela Corbett Tiger Reserve | Corbett Tiger Reserve, 244715, India
Price range (per night):* INR10,000 - 15,000

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