While every year, a large no of visitors throng Corbett Tiger Reserve, not more then a handful visit the man’s home in whom honor the park has been named. Infact not everyone knows that there is indeed a place called Jim’s house, which is now converted into a museum. I first hit upon the museum by chance. Was driving back from Nainital and decided to go via Kala Dhungi (its a lovely route) , for Kala Dhungi falls. While the falls were not impressive, I saw this museum and was bowled over. I have been to Corbett many times and was not aware of such a place.
So last week when I was in that area, I clocked few more miles to visit the museum again, just a quick visit because I wanted to reach Delhi before its gets too dark, with a small baby around, didn’t want to make the journey tiring. So there are some pics and some commentary.
Jim Corbett’s Museum is at Kaladhungi. From Delhi, go till Muradabad and then take the now-better road to Bajpur and then to Kaladhungi. Ask around. If you are coming from Corbett then take a left exit towards Naintal in Ramnagar itself, keep going towards Nainital and ask for Kaladhungi. Its about 50 odd KMs from Ramnagar. If you are coming from Nainital then dont take the more traditional route to Haldwani, instead cross the lake, climb up and take the road towards Kaladhungi.
Its an old place. The entry charges are Rs 5. Its a rusty old world building which is well kept, is very clean, lawns and flora is well preserved and has that laid-back leisure charm in it. There are plaques, life size oil paintings, lots of text about Jim and his family, some of his furniture etc. It wont take you too long to cover the place but do take time out to read about him and his beliefs on eco-village etc. Since its not very popular, there are hardly any tourist, there is no car parking and a parking attendant :) and photography is allowed.
Here are some pics. These are all low res to make them load faster but I have high res ones incase someone needs them ever.
This is overall view of the place. You dont see any soul.
Statue of Jim Corbett
Story of this house
A Kill
Jim Corbett’s Father
Man eaters of Kumaon
Jungle Story – Jim’s autograph
It reads something like “Dont be in critical, A jungle can only tell his stories in jungle language.
Jim Corbett’s Model Village
Visiting Jim Corbett’s Home in Kaladhungi was last modified: December 8th, 2022 by Nandan Jha
