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Experience the
Spirit of Corbett

Experience the
Spirit of Corbett

A 65 year old, nature and wildlife estate, set across orchards and forest edges, offering private cottages, local cuisines and immersive experience in the wild. Shaped by abundance of nature, slow rhythm, simplicity and a wealth of stories that have been personally lived.

Brick cottage verandah at Jaagar draped in flowering orange trumpet vine, Jim Corbett

WELCOME TO WORLD OF SERENITY

WELCOME TO WORLD OF SERENITY

Where the Forest Slows
Everything Down

Where the Forest Slows Everything Down

A home at the edge of the forest. Where mornings arrive gently, meals are made for you, and every stay unfolds in its own way.

A home at the edge of the forest. Where mornings arrive gently, meals are made for you, and every stay unfolds in its own way.

ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

Spaces that don't feel stayed in, they feel yours

Spaces that don't feel stayed in, they feel yours

Scattered across an orchard, each cottage is designed to feel like it belongs to you. Unhurried spaces, open verandahs, and the quiet presence of the forest create a rhythm that is both personal and deeply restful. There is no formality here, only comfort that feels familiar, warm, and instinctive. Whether it's your morning tea in solitude or an evening spent under the trees, your time at Jaagar is entirely your own.

Scattered across an orchard, each cottage is designed to feel like it belongs to you. Unhurried spaces, open verandahs, and the quiet presence of the forest create a rhythm that is both personal and deeply restful. There is no formality here, only comfort that feels familiar, warm, and instinctive. Whether it's your morning tea in solitude or an evening spent under the trees, your time at Jaagar is entirely your own.

DINING

DINING

At Jaagar, meals are not fixed, they are made for you

At Jaagar, meals are not fixed, they are made for you

Ingredients are drawn from our gardens and neighbouring farms, and every dish is prepared with an understanding of what you enjoy. Whether it’s a simple, comforting meal or something more indulgent, our kitchen adapts to you with care and attention. From traditional Kumaoni flavours to familiar favourites, everything is served as it would be at home fresh, thoughtful, and always with warmth. Because here, you don’t dine as a guest.

You eat as part of the household.

Ingredients are drawn from our gardens and neighbouring farms, and every dish is prepared with an understanding of what you enjoy. Whether it’s a simple, comforting meal or something more indulgent, our kitchen adapts to you with care and attention. From traditional Kumaoni flavours to familiar favourites, everything is served as it would be at home fresh, thoughtful, and always with warmth. Because here, you don’t dine as a guest.

You eat as part of the household.

Guests in cane chairs on the lamplit cottage verandah at Jaagar in the evening
Tray of tea and freshly baked cookies on a garden table at Jaagar
Guest at a garden table laid for lunch outside a cottage at Jaagar
Home-style thali of dal, palak paneer, rice and rotis served at Jaagar

Our Story

Our Story

Our Purpose & Philosophy

Our Purpose & Philosophy

A retreat for those who love the wild quietly.

A retreat for those who love the wild quietly.

A retreat for those who love the wild quietly.

Jaagar was never meant to be a hotel. It began as a long-held dream of two people who had spent their lives among these forests. Naturally, Jaagar grew into a place where guests could experience nature and Kumaon in its authenticity slow, private, and deeply lived-in, in a rhythm of its own.

Jaagar was never meant to be a hotel. It began as a long-held dream of two people who had spent their lives among these forests. Naturally, Jaagar grew into a place where guests could experience nature and Kumaon in its authenticity slow, private, and deeply lived-in, in a rhythm of its own.

Open safari jeep parked beside the carved Jaagar – The Spirit of Corbett entrance sign
Guests birdwatching through a spotting scope beside a pond on the Jaagar estate

Our Journey

Our Journey

Six decades of dreaming. A hundred years on this land.

Six decades of dreaming. A hundred years on this land.

Our family has been native to Uttarakhand for over a century, with roots woven into the forests and communities around Corbett. We come from a proud Kumaoni legacy shaped not only by a deep love for this land, but also by a tradition of service, from participation in the freedom movement to pioneering efforts that brought financial access and opportunity to local communities. Jaagar is the realisation of over a sixty-year dream, built slowly and thoughtfully on a piece of land that has been part of our story for generations.

Our family has been native to Uttarakhand for over a century, with roots woven into the forests and communities around Corbett. We come from a proud Kumaoni legacy shaped not only by a deep love for this land, but also by a tradition of service, from participation in the freedom movement to pioneering efforts that brought financial access and opportunity to local communities. Jaagar is the realisation of over a sixty-year dream, built slowly and thoughtfully on a piece of land that has been part of our story for generations.

Our Ethos

Our Ethos

Independent cottages. Organic kitchens. A serenity that is earned, not styled.

Independent cottages. Organic kitchens. A serenity that is earned, not styled.

We are a small boutique retreat with a singular intent. To offer privacy without isolation, and comfort without performance. The honey comes from our own apiary, the fruit from our orchards, the vegetables from our garden. Nothing here is for show; it is simply how we have always lived.

We are a small boutique retreat with a singular intent. To offer privacy without isolation, and comfort without performance. The honey comes from our own apiary, the fruit from our orchards, the vegetables from our garden. Nothing here is for show; it is simply how we have always lived.

Morning mist over the boulder-strewn Kosi riverbed in the Corbett foothills

EXPERIENCES

EXPERIENCES

In and around Jaagar

In and around Jaagar

Where every stay finds its own rhythm.

Where every stay finds its own rhythm.

At Jaagar, nothing feels rushed or repeated. Mornings arrive softly, experiences shape themselves around you, and the estate invites you to slow down, settle in, and simply be.

At Jaagar, nothing feels rushed or repeated. Mornings arrive softly, experiences shape themselves around you, and the estate invites you to slow down, settle in, and simply be.

Set amidst flourishing litchi gardens, Jaagar offers a rare kind of proximity to nature. In season, the orchards come alive lush, abundant, and quietly unforgettable.

Set amidst flourishing litchi gardens, Jaagar offers a rare kind of proximity to nature. In season, the orchards come alive lush, abundant, and quietly unforgettable.

Hand picking a ripe litchi from a laden branch in the Jaagar orchard
Clusters of ripe pink litchis hanging in the orchard at Jaagar
Guests on a guided forest walk along a leaf-strewn trail in Jim Corbett
Fresh-water pool at Jaagar reflecting mango and bamboo trees at dusk
Water spouting into the mosaic-tiled pool beneath mango trees at Jaagar

A quiet pool, fed by fresh water and surrounded by green.
Perfect for slow afternoons, easy conversations, and moments that feel both light and unhurried.

A quiet pool, fed by fresh water and surrounded by green.
Perfect for slow afternoons, easy conversations, and moments that feel both light and unhurried.

Three guests laughing together in the tiled pool at Jaagar at dusk
Guests on a guided forest walk along a leaf-strewn trail in Jim Corbett

Evenings at Jaagar unfold gently.
A quiet swing beneath the trees, the warmth of a bonfire, and conversations that linger long after the night sets in.

Evenings at Jaagar unfold gently.
A quiet swing beneath the trees, the warmth of a bonfire, and conversations that linger long after the night sets in.

Guest hugging the resident estate dog while seated in a cane chair at Jaagar
Guests on a guided forest walk along a leaf-strewn trail in Jim Corbett

Let the birdsong, the leaves rustling, the squirrels scurrying about and the magic of a wholesome cosmos be your morning wake up call

Let the birdsong, the leaves rustling, the squirrels scurrying about and the magic of a wholesome cosmos be your morning wake up call

Let the birdsong, the leaves rustling, the squirrels scurrying about and the magic of a wholesome cosmos be your morning wake up call

Tiger walking across a dry riverbed clearing at the forest edge in Jim Corbett

Your questions, answered.

We’re here to guide you in creating the perfect, stress-free escape.

Explore our FAQs for all the details you need to plan your relaxing getaway.

  • What facilities are available at Jaagar ?

    Our cottages are clean and air-conditioned. We provide 24 hours running hot and cold water, tea/coffee maker, hypoallergenic bed and bath linen, and toiletries. We offer parking on premises, WiFi on demand and a freshwater swimming pool.

  • What to bring along?

    Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, essential medicines, bug repellent. We provide basic first-aid.

  • ⁠Is Jaagar pet friendly?

    Yes, we are a dog & cat friendly property. We welcome our furry friends!

    • They are to be on a close leash for their own safety and consideration for others.

    • You can have them off leash within the cottage and general pet hygiene to be maintained.

    • The pets need to be on close leash in common areas like the lawns and walkways.

    • Lounge, library, dining, pool, kitchen etc spaces are out of bounds for pets.

    • Pet litter is to be collected and disposed appropriately.

  • ⁠Are meals included in the stay?

    All meals including evening tea are included in the stay.


  • ⁠How far is Jaagar from Delhi?

    We are approximately 4.5 hours from New Delhi by car. Nearest rail station is Ramnagar (RMR) and nearest airport is Pantnagar (PGH).


Your questions, answered.

We’re here to guide you in creating the perfect, stress-free escape. Explore our FAQs for all the details you need to plan your relaxing getaway.

  • What facilities are available at Jaagar ?

    Our cottages are clean and air-conditioned. We provide 24 hours running hot and cold water, tea/coffee maker, hypoallergenic bed and bath linen, and toiletries. We offer parking on premises, WiFi on demand and a freshwater swimming pool.

  • What to bring along?

    Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, essential medicines, bug repellent. We provide basic first-aid.

  • ⁠Is Jaagar pet friendly?

    Yes, we are a dog & cat friendly property. We welcome our furry friends!

    • They are to be on a close leash for their own safety and consideration for others.

    • You can have them off leash within the cottage and general pet hygiene to be maintained.

    • The pets need to be on close leash in common areas like the lawns and walkways.

    • Lounge, library, dining, pool, kitchen etc spaces are out of bounds for pets.

    • Pet litter is to be collected and disposed appropriately.

  • ⁠Are meals included in the stay?

    All meals including evening tea are included in the stay.


  • ⁠How far is Jaagar from Delhi?

    We are approximately 4.5 hours from New Delhi by car. Nearest rail station is Ramnagar (RMR) and nearest airport is Pantnagar (PGH).


Your questions, answered.

We’re here to guide you in creating the perfect, stress-free escape.

Explore our FAQs for all the details you need to plan your relaxing getaway.

  • What facilities are available at Jaagar ?

    Our cottages are clean and air-conditioned. We provide 24 hours running hot and cold water, tea/coffee maker, hypoallergenic bed and bath linen, and toiletries. We offer parking on premises, WiFi on demand and a freshwater swimming pool.

  • What to bring along?

    Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, essential medicines, bug repellent. We provide basic first-aid.

  • ⁠Is Jaagar pet friendly?

    Yes, we are a dog & cat friendly property. We welcome our furry friends!

    • They are to be on a close leash for their own safety and consideration for others.

    • You can have them off leash within the cottage and general pet hygiene to be maintained.

    • The pets need to be on close leash in common areas like the lawns and walkways.

    • Lounge, library, dining, pool, kitchen etc spaces are out of bounds for pets.

    • Pet litter is to be collected and disposed appropriately.

  • ⁠Are meals included in the stay?

    All meals including evening tea are included in the stay.


  • ⁠How far is Jaagar from Delhi?

    We are approximately 4.5 hours from New Delhi by car. Nearest rail station is Ramnagar (RMR) and nearest airport is Pantnagar (PGH).


Get ready to commence your tranquil getaway

Get ready to commence your tranquil getaway

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Herd of elephants with calves crossing open grassland beside shallow water
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