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Free
Pet charge
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Dogs & Cats
Pets welcome
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30–40 min
From Jim Corbett NP
Essence of Nature sits on EON Hills along the Corbett–Ranikhet road in Gharkheton, Uttarakhand — far enough from highway noise to feel like a genuine forest retreat, close enough to Jim Corbett National Park for an early morning safari run. The resort takes its pet-friendly credentials seriously: no extra charges for your dog or cat, a fully secured property, and dedicated pet walking tracks and activity zones on the grounds.
✓ Confirmed by the property
Essence of Nature has confirmed that pets are welcome at no additional charge. Dogs and cats are both allowed. The property states it is fully secured and pet-safe, with pet-designated stays, non-slip flooring, and rooms cleaned with pet-safe products. On-site amenities listed by the property include personalized pet bedding, healthy pet food options, toy kits, grooming on request, and on-call vet services. Verify specific room types and current availability directly with the resort before booking.
What the Property Offers Your Pet
The resort markets itself around pets being celebrated, not just tolerated — and the amenity list backs that up more than most places in the Corbett belt. Pet-designated accommodations have open-air balcony access, lawns directly accessible from the unit, non-slip flooring, and rooms cleaned using pet-safe products. The property lists personalized bedding, healthy pet food options, toy kits and playtime accessories, grooming on request, and on-call vet services as available for guests. Wide open lawns and a pet park give dogs room to stretch properly after a long drive up from Delhi or Dehradun.
Grounds, Trails & the Surroundings
On-property, dedicated pet walking tracks and shaded garden paths with activity zones (obstacles and play toys included, per the property) mean your dog has structured space to burn energy. Beyond the gates, the resort points to Kosi riverbank walks and forest trails toward Sitabani as nearby options — both popular with pet parents who've done the Corbett circuit. Note that Jim Corbett National Park itself does not permit pets inside the reserve; the resort is positioned outside the buffer zone, so the surrounding countryside rather than the park itself is where your dog will be exploring.
Practical Notes for Pet Parents
Check-in is at 2:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM. The property asks guests to mention their pet's details at the time of booking so the team can prepare the room accordingly. There is no air conditioning in rooms (per Google listing), which is worth factoring in during summer months — though Gharkheton's elevation keeps temperatures meaningfully cooler than the plains. The resort has a spa, and the kitchen provides healthy pet food options alongside the regular menu. Evenings by the bonfire with your dog in the hills is, by most guest accounts, the moment that makes the drive worthwhile.
