Corbett Village Eco-Tour is an endeavor of Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti (CGVS) to promote community based tourism in famous hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett’s Village-Chhoti Haldwani. Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti is a fledging not for profit organization, registered in the year 2004 under Societies Registration Act 1860. CGVS is a group of nature and conservation enthusiasts actively working on wildlife conservation in the area.
CGVS has three main areas of operation viz :
- 1. Community Based Eco-Tourism.
- 2. Conservation of Wildlife.
- 3. Creation of Livelihood Opportunities for the Rural Community.
Away from hustle and bustle of hectic daily lives of city dwellers, away form the polluted streets and crowded corners of plains, in the lap of foothills of Kumaon lies the serene beautiful village of Jim Corbett-Chhoti Haldwani.
Staying with a family in the village provides an authentic experience of rural lifestyle and an opportunity to interact with the villagers. While in the village don’t miss the chance to visit Jim Corbett Heritage Trail. This trail provides a unique experience of the works done by Jim Corbett to develop a model Kumaoni Village. Evening entertainments of the folk-songs of Kumaon, Cooking Workshops and Film Shows enrich the experience of staying in the village.
Attractions
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Interaction with Local Villagers
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Visit to Heritage Sites of Jim Corbett
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Cooking Workshop
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Folk Music of Kumaon
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Conservation Activities
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Cultural Exchange
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Forest Trekking
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