Lemon Tree Premier, Corbett

Overview

About this property

Lemon Tree Premier, Corbett is a resort on the banks of the Kosi river, among dense Sal trees. Its own site says it sits minutes from the Durga Devi and Dhangarhi gates of Jim Corbett National Park, on a 6.5 acre landscaped plot with views of the Shivalik foothills and the forest around it. That setting is the point of staying here: river, trees and hills, with the park gates close by.

The resort has 68 rooms and contemporary cottages, according to its own site. The cottages wear dome-styled thatched roofs, and a cobbled path leads into a bright lobby with a wall fountain. The rooms give views of the greens, the riverside and the hills beyond. The resort also runs e-rickshaws for guests to move around inside the property, which helps on a 6.5 acre plot, especially for older guests and children.

Lemon Tree Premier suits families and couples who want a full-facility resort near Corbett, with a pool, a spa, a gym, a games room and three places to eat and drink. It also suits events: the resort lists a large conference room and open spaces for weddings and conferences, with open lawns for 500 guests and a hall called Tangerine for 300.

One practical point is worth noting. The resort's own site says it is 22 km from Ramnagar city, so it is not a town hotel. You stay here for the river and the forest, not for walking to shops. The Corbett Museum and Girija Devi Temple are 15 minutes away, according to the resort's own site, and those are the two closest classic stops.

The Lemon Tree name is also worth a note for guests who know the chain. The chain runs city hotels as well as resorts, and this one is clearly a resort: a river bank, Sal trees, thatched-roof cottages and a games room for children. Guests who expect a city hotel with shops nearby may be surprised by how green and quiet it is. Guests who want a resort base for safaris will find it fits that purpose well.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms and cottages with thatched roofs

The resort's own site lists 68 well appointed rooms and contemporary cottages. The room pages show a Superior Room, a Deluxe Room, a Premier Room, an Executive Suite and a Universally Accessible Room. The cottages have dome-styled thatched roofs, which give the resort a different look from a standard city hotel.

The rooms are dressed in warm, stylish colours, according to the resort's own site, and they give views of the greens, the riverside and the hills beyond. The Executive Suite is the roomiest pick on the room pages, and the Universally Accessible Room suits guests who need step-free access, with wide doors and special amenities shown on its page.

If the river view matters to you, ask the resort about it when you book. The resort's own site says the rooms give riverside views, but it does not say every room has one, so a room on the river side is worth requesting. The cottages suit guests who want a separate, low building rather than a room in the main block.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the resort's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price. The resort's own FAQ page says check-in is at 2 PM and check-out is at 12 PM, with early check-in and late check-out on request, subject to availability.

Food & drink

Where to eat

Citrus Cafe is the resort's main dining room. The resort's own site says it is a bright multi-cuisine coffee shop with a show kitchen, serving Indian, European, American and pan-Asian food through the day, with a wholesome breakfast buffet. It covers Indian, South Indian, Asian and Western dishes, so most guests will find something they like.

Slounge is the recreation bar. The resort's own site says it overlooks the river, with a cosy, chilled-out feel, music, and a menu of Indian and international food and drinks. It is the evening option, after a safari or a swim, when you want a drink with a river view rather than a full meal in the main room.

Pug Lounge is the snack bar and takeaway near the lobby. The resort's own site says it serves savouries, sandwiches and bakes, plus herbal teas, coffees and juices, for sudden hunger between meals. In-room dining is also on offer, so you can eat in your room if you do not want to go out.

Outside the resort, the Kosi river bank and the forest are the setting, not a town with many restaurants. The practical choice for most meals is the resort itself. For the latest menus and meal timings at the resort's own venues, the resort's website is the right place to check, since timings can change with the season.

Things to do

A day of safari, river and pool

A good day at Lemon Tree Premier starts with a safari. The resort sits minutes from the Durga Devi and Dhangarhi gates, and the resort's own site says guests can self-book a jungle safari online through the forest department site. Book your safari permit early: permits open 45 days ahead, and you should book the safari before the taxi, not after. Carry photo ID to the gate.

After the safari, the resort's own facilities fill the afternoon. The outdoor pool with a Jacuzzi is the easy option, and the resort's own site also lists a gym, a spa called Fresco, and a games room called Cub Lounge with air hockey, table tennis and board games for children. The play area with swings suits younger children.

In the late afternoon, the Corbett Museum and Girija Devi Temple are 15 minutes away, according to the resort's own site. The museum tells the story of Jim Corbett, and the temple sits by the Kosi river. Both are easy stops from the resort, and both suit an evening trip after the pool.

In the evening, dinner at Citrus Cafe, or a drink at Slounge with a river view, ends the day well. If you have a second day, the resort's own site lists Nainital at 87 km and Ranikhet at 75 km as nearby trips, but both are long drives. A second safari in a different zone is the better use of a second day here, since each zone has its own landscape and wildlife.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Jim Corbett National Park is India's oldest tiger reserve, in the Terai foothills of Uttarakhand. The Ramganga and Kosi rivers run through the region, and the forest is a mix of grassland, riverbeds and dense sal trees. The park is divided into tourism zones — Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhikala, Dhela, Durgadevi, Sonanadi, Pakhro and Garjiya — and each zone has its own access periods.

Marchula, where The Solluna Resort sits, is a valley on the Ramganga, about 35 km from Ramnagar railway station. The Garjia Devi temple on the Kosi and the Corbett Museum at Dhangarhi are the nearby sights most visitors add to a safari trip.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

From Delhi, the road to Corbett runs via Moradabad and Kashipur to Ramnagar, then on to the safari gates. The Delhi to Jim Corbett drive is about 249 km. Morning safaris mean leaving Delhi the previous evening or very early.

Safaris run through forest department bookings, and slots open 45 days ahead. Book the safari before the taxi, and carry a valid photo ID — the gate checks it against the permit.

Your Cheapcab driver knows the Ramnagar road and the gate approaches. Tell him your resort name and your safari zone, since the gates sit in different directions from Ramnagar.

Best time

Best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park

November to June is the best time for Corbett, when the weather is most pleasant for safaris and outdoor activities. The winter months are cool in the mornings, so carry a warm layer for open-jeep safaris.

Safari zones shut in the monsoon, so do not plan wildlife days in July to September. The resort areas stay open through the year, and the monsoon brings green, quiet landscapes for a non-safari stay.

Good to know

Before you book

Safari permits are per person and per zone, and they sell out for weekends and holidays. If your dates are fixed, book permits first and the taxi second.

Gates open early and safaris leave on time. Stay the previous night near your gate if you have a morning safari, rather than driving up from Delhi the same morning.

The Kosi and Ramganga are real rivers with real currents. Do not enter the water outside marked, supervised spots, and follow the resort's and the forest staff's instructions near the riverbank.

The resort's own site says it is 22 km from Ramnagar city, so plan your arrival transport ahead. The resort is a river and forest stay, not a town stay, and the closest classic stops are the Corbett Museum and Girija Devi Temple, 15 minutes away.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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