14 Oct
2nd Kalagarh Nature Festival 2025-26
Location: Rathuwadab, Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, Corbett National Park, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand Distances: 62Km from Kotdwara, Uttarakhand Dates: 18 to 21 December 2025 Festival Timings Start: Registration: 1000 am, Inauguration: 11-1 pm. First nature trail will begin at 2 pm on 19 December 2024. Optional nature trail at 700 am on 19 Dec 2024, for those arriving on 18 December 2024. End: Last nature trail will end by 11 am on 22 December 2024. Departure: 200 pm from Dhotityal for Kotdwar. Boarding, lodging & activities costs: Charges, Rs 13,500/- for 3N/4D per person including boarding, lodging, local guides and activities. Registration: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To book your place register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KhrBWuO7jwPJMcTHPgDsFHgTly99pruogFTGAhwOP48/edit Purpose: The primary purpose of the Kalagarh Nature Festival is to promote nature-linked livelihoods in order to incentivize conservation, in the northern region of Corbett. It aims to inspire local residents to explore opportunities in ecotourism, such as opening homestays, while also highlighting the potential of local guides. The festival seeks to provide better exposure and a platform for the community to envision and engage in sustainable tourism initiatives.In the landscape, Titli Trust, supported by Chakhuli, with funding support from the Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, and organizational support from the Uttarakhand Forest Department, is conducting biodiversity assessments, training local nature guides and building capacity of local institutions to conduct nature-linked ecotourism. Introduction: The Northern part of Corbett National Park is called Kalagarh Tiger Reserve. Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is the abode of about 370 species of birds, 100 species of butterflies, 3 species of deer, elephant, leopard, tiger etc. as well as trees and plants with many medicinal properties. It is one of the major Tiger Reserves in India. The Reserve is administered from its headquarters in Nainital District. However, the Forest Government of Uttarakhand has registered it under Lansdowne division. Kalagarh Tiger Reserve (KTR) is spread over an area of 301.18 sq km. which also includes Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, along with parts of Corbett National Park. Approximately, 70 percent of Corbett National Park falls in Pauri Garhwal district and the rest 30% comes under Nainital and Almora districts. Proposed workshops & activities: Guided Bird Watching Gypsy For Local travel. Heritage Walk Talks and panel discussions. Nature Walk Documentary Screening Planned Nature Trails (Tentative): Group 1 Rathuwadhab – Kumaldi (Day 1 – Morning) Rathuwadhab – Jharth Trail (Wetland) 1 Evening Rathuwadhab – Dhikolia Trail Rathuwadhab – Jue – Maidawan Trail Mundiyapani – Dabru Trail Dhotiyal Village Trail Dhotiyal – Raisera Trail (wetland) Accommodation: A total of 18 paying visitors will be accommodated in well furnished rooms with all basic amenities with western bathroom attached to it. The first two night at Rathuadhab are planned staying with 1. The Corbett Rajae Homestay (18 and 21 December) Refund policy: For cancellations made 60 days before the event date, 90% of the advance paid will be refunded. For cancellations made 30 days before the event date, 50% of the advance will be refunded. For cancellations made thereafter, no refund will be made. Payments: Account name: Shiwank Negi Account number: 00000042870316192 Bank name: State Bank Of India, Kotdwara Branch: Kotdwara, Devi Road IFSC code – SBIN0000585 UPI Number – 9761599864 UPI Id – 9761599864@pthdfc How to get to Rathuwadhab: The nearest town to Rathuadhab is Kotdwar, which is 60 km by road (2 hrs drive). On request, the festival organisers can arrange a shared taxi at 500 am on19th Dec 2024 (timing linked to Delhi-Kotdwar train) from Kotdwar for participants on a paid basis. Address 01, Rathuadhab, Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, Corbett National Park, Jharth, Rikhnikhal, Uttarakhand 246179 Meeting Point The Corbett Rajae Homestay Google Map Location By Road from Delhi The Corbett Rajae homestay can be reach by road in 6 hours 30 Minutes from Delhi, which is about 264km. Delhi – Meerut – Khatauli – Bijnor – Najibabad – Kotdwara – Dugadda – Dhontiyal – Rathuadhab (The Corbett Rajae Homestay) By Train from Delhi Below Train Are from Kotdwara to Delhi Sidhbali J SH KTW ANVT Exp Runs Daily Below Are Trains from Delhi to Kotdwara Sidhbali J SH KTW ANVT EXP Runs Daily By Air The Nearest Airport to The Homestay is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttarakhand which is around 163 km From the Homestay and can be covered in 4 hours 30 minutes. After landing one may avail a Taxi or Connect with the host for advance Airport Taxi (Paid). Organisers: Chakhuli (Chakhuli) , Jeevan Deep Samiti (Jeevan Deep Samiti), supported by Titli Trust (www.titlitrust.org) Partnering institutions & individuals Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Ecotourism Wing, Uttarakhand Forest Department For more information, contact Shiwank Negi – Shiwanknegi@gmail,com, Chakhuli, +91 9411561965 Sanjay Sondhi – sanjay.sondhi1@gmail.com, Titli Trust, Dehradun, +91 9412052189
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