BIJRANI FOREST LODGE 4.5
Bijrani Forest Lodge
With in Bijrani Zone, Forest rest houses are located in Bijrani and Malani. The rest house at Bijrani has six rooms (Four with double beds and two with single bed) and dormitory consisting of four beds. The compound has its own restaurant and canteen. Elephant rides into the jungle are available from here. The region is frequented by wild animals and birds unperturbed by the human interventions. The chances of spotting a tiger, Sloth bear and herd of elephants are quite high in this part of the park. The rest house in Malani has two rooms (Double bed) and is very popular among bird watchers and tourist seeking a peaceful place. The picturesque beauty of Birjani is magnificent. It is endowed with wide grass lands, thick forests and huge water drains and inspiring count of flora and fauna.
Bijrani(frh) Malani Forest Rest House was built in 1930’s and is located at the edge of the core zone of the Corbett National Park approximately12km northwest of Bijrani. From Bijrani driving through the Machaan chaur, visitors take the old forest track to Mailani and enjoy the sight of deer grazing in the grassland, a Tusker peeling the bark of trees or an occasional encounter witha bear or Leopard. This small FRH named after the Malani sot (stream) offers one of the most picturesque surroundings and a quiet ambience. This is one of the best site for a peaceful stay and enjoying bird watching.
- BIJRANI(FRH)-Double Bed
Room Type: FRH(Double Bed)
Location: Bijrani
Entry Gate: Aamdanda Gate
Distance from Ramnagar: 9 km
No. of Rooms: 4
Restaurant and Canteen: Yes
- BIJRANI(FRH)-Single Bed
Room Type: FRH(Single Bed)
Location: Bijrani
Entry Gate: Aamdanda Gate
Distance from Ramnagar: 9 km
No. of Rooms: 2
Restaurant and Canteen: Yes
- BIJRANI(FRH)-Four Bed
Room Type: FRH(Four Bed)
Location: Bijrani
Entry Gate: Aamdanda Gate
Distance from Ramnagar: 9 km
No. of Rooms: 1
Restaurant and Canteen: Yes
- MAILANI(FRH)-Double Bed
Room Type: FRH(Double Bed)
Location: Bijrani
Entry Gate: Aamdanda Gate
Distance from Ramnagar: 18 km
No. of Rooms: 2
Restaurant and Canteen: Yes
FLORA & FAUNA
The forest area of Bijrani is purely serene and perfect for the tranquil atmosphere. It is seen that the forest vegetation is mainly Sal along with wide grasslands known as Chaur. The topography at Bijrani is a bit drier and has diverse character. Several types of Deer and antilopes namely Chital (Axis axis), Hog Deer or Para (Axis pornicus), Sambar (Cervus Unicolor), Kakkar (Muntiacus Muntjak) etc are seen here.
A great place to spot tigers and wild elephants, this is also a preferred destination of Birdwatchers.
The chances of spotting sloth bear are high in these forests. They are attracted by both termites and the sweet nectar of Mahua flowers. The bears have been recorded in intoxicated state when the Mahua ferments in their digestive system.
Reptiles seen in this region are the Indian Python, Cobra, Krait and the fearsome King Cobra and different species of Lizards.
