Jim Corbett, Dec 9 : The Golden Tusk, an experiential, family-friendly boutique nature resort set along the southern edge of Jim Corbett National Park, has announced its much-awaited festive programming for the year-end holidays – the Christmas Weekend Celebration from 23–26 December, and its signature New Year Nature Carnival from 30 December–1 January. Thoughtfully designed for families, leisure seekers and experiential travellers, the two festive retreats blend wellness, music, nature immersion and gourmet indulgence, offering one of North India’s most compelling holiday escapes this season.
The three-day Christmas Celebration promises a warm, nostalgic and nature-infused holiday. Mornings begin with mindful village walks and yoga sessions, followed by creative workshops for children including pebble painting, origami, waste material craft and Christmas-themed art. Evenings turn festive with bonfire gatherings, live flautists and duo band performances, alongside lavish buffet dinners at The Golden Forest restaurant. Christmas Eve brings the season’s most awaited moment – Santa’s visit, carol singing, plum cake distribution and a spirited game of Tambola, creating a joyful community celebration under the stars.
Anirudh Lakhotia, Director, Ivory Destinations, said
“This year, we wanted to deliver more than a holiday, we wanted to create moments that feel grounding, joyful and truly memorable. Every element of our Christmas and New Year programs is designed to bring families closer to nature and closer to each other. From sunrise walks and plantation drives to gala dinners and musical nights; these retreats offer a refreshing blend of relaxation and celebration.”
The resort’s New Year Nature Carnival raises the festivities to a grander scale, with an itinerary that combines soulful music, high-energy programs and meaningful downtime. Guests can enjoy unplugged live bands, guitarist-led alfresco evenings, magic shows for children, mocktail-making classes and a Folk Dance performance on 1 January. The highlight of New Year’s Eve is the vibrant Family Fun Carnival on the main lawn, followed by a Gala Dinner and Musical Night at The Hive, culminating in the midnight countdown and the annual New Year’s Raffle, where one guest wins a complimentary holiday package for 2026.
Accommodation options span across the resort’s diverse portfolio, catering to varied traveller preferencesGarden Suites, Nature View Suites, Luxury Tents, Pool View Suites, Corbett Suites, Private Pool Villas and the expansive Tiger Suite for larger groups. Christmas packages start at INR 17,000 per night, while New Year packages begin at INR 22,000 per night, with premium categories like the Jungle Spring Villa with private jacuzzi and Waterhole Villa with private pool priced between INR 35,000–40,000 per night.
Designed as a nature-first resort, The Golden Tusk’s festive programs retain a strong focus on eco-learning and family bonding. Children can participate in Little Green Hands plantation drives, creative DIY crafts, and guided games, ensuring the holiday is not only celebratory but also enriching. Adults, meanwhile, can unwind amidst landscaped greens, common bonfires and a warm hospitality style that has made the resort a favourite among repeat guests.
Located just minutes from the Jhirna and Dhela safari zones, The Golden Tusk continues to champion holidays that combine wellness, wilderness and comfort. With demand already surging for the 2025 festive season, the resort is positioning its holiday retreats as the ideal escape for travellers looking to trade city stress for an uplifting nature-meets-luxury experience.
Each New Year package comes with 8 premium-brand alcoholic drink coupons, unlimited soft beverages and chef’s-choice snacks during evening events, complimentary carnival coupons for each guest, and a full entertainment program across the two nights. All bookings include breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets featuring regional and signature multi-cuisine menus. Child policy remains family-friendly: children up to 5 years stay complimentary, ages 6–11 are charged at 25%, and ages 12+ at 35% of the package.
