Vanghat River Lodge

Corbett Ramganga

Vanghat River Lodge, situated on the Ramganga at the edge of the forests of Corbett Tiger Reserve, is part of a community-based tourism initiative that promotes sportfishing. Vanghat lies in total seclusion with the meandering Ramganga virtually cutting it off from human habitation. The river is rich with the spectacular Golden Mahseer and catches of up to 65 lb have been recorded in the recent past. The thrill of landing the Mahseer in wild terrain is indescribable as it is a legendary fighter, a trait that has earned it the nickname ‘Tiger of the Waters’. With the experience of staying in a forest, Vanghat is a unique wildlife experience and easily ranks as one of the most remote Jungle lodges of India.

The Lodge - The lodge is 4 km away from the entrance of the Chimtakhal forest gate. The entire stretch is through dense Sal forests. Half this distance can be covered by jeep on a forest track and the other half is a steep downhill walk that descends into the Ramganga valley. From December to June, there’s an easier access via the suspension bridge at Baluli, from where it’s a gradual 2.5 km walk. After February it is possible to drive into Vanghat on a trail built along the Ramganga that fords in and out of the river.

Getting There: The lodge is 4 km away from the entrance of the Chimtakhal forest gate. The entire stretch is through dense Sal forests. Half this distance can be covered by jeep on a forest track and the other half is a steep downhill walk that descends into the Ramganga valley. From December to June, there’s an easier access via the suspension bridge at Baluli, from where it’s a gradual 2.5 km walk. After February it is possible to drive into Vanghat on a trail built along the Ramganga that fords in and out of the river.