Kaladhungi and the area around Corbett offer both resorts and homestays, and the right choice depends less on budget alone and more on what kind of trip you're after.
Resorts tend to offer more structure: pools, restaurants on-site, and a safari desk that handles permits and jeep bookings for you. That's a real advantage if you'd rather not coordinate logistics yourself, or if you're travelling with family and want amenities close at hand.
Homestays trade some of that polish for something resorts generally can't offer — a direct, unscripted connection to the village itself. Meals are usually home-cooked and part of the experience rather than a menu item, and conversations with the family you're staying with often teach you more about local life than a guided tour would.
Budget plays a role too — homestays are typically the more affordable option — but it shouldn't be the only factor. A family focused on comfort and convenience will likely have a better trip at a resort; a traveller who wants to slow down and actually experience Kumaoni village life will likely get more out of a homestay.
Some visitors split the difference across a longer trip — a couple of nights at a resort near the safari gates, and a couple more at a village homestay. If your schedule allows it, that combination gives you both sides of what the area offers.