Bhim Tal Hotels

`the last resort': Jilling Resort

Jilling resort has a few cottages spread out over a wooded hill, each about 10 mins walk from the other and at different heights. These are effectively private accomodation, meals are provided by resident caretakers.
A great place to escape to, where you really are away from the madness of city life. No phones or television or room service or even any signs of traffic, but thats definately a positive. The surrounding woods are great to walk around, the weather great and the views - incredible. The walk up to the estate is a bit steep, but well worth the effort once you`re there. The food - not the room service option, but its good wholesome tasty stuff, cooked by the cottage caretakers.
It offers great walks, especially the one up to the ridge- and some great views from up there.

Unique Quality: The highest cottage is near a ridge, which offers some stunning views of the valley, of the clouds and of the plains ahead.
On the other side, you can see the entire Garhwal Himalaya range on most clear days. That excludes much of the hazy summer and the usually cloudy monsoon. September to March is the best time to catch a good view of the mighty peaks. During our stay, the cloud cover lifted for a short while one day- to reveal some of the majestic view...
The person who owns the place is a guy called Steve Lal. Extremely interesting person, and he says that the way he looks after the property is to just leave it be...

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Website: www.jilling.net
• Related to: Eco-Tourism, Photography, Road Trip
• Written June 22, 2006

one of the cottages

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