Tadoba National Park

Tadoba is the oldest national park of Maharashtra. It is a compact national park spread across approximately 120 sq. km. perched at an altitude of 200m, 100 km south of Nagpur and 45 km north of the district headquarter and industrial town of Chandrapur.

Tadoba National Park

Tadoba National Park is like heaven for wild life enthusiasts and is known as the Jewel of Vidarbha. The area around Tadoba was once highly populated by the Gond tribes. Tadoba name was derived from their local deity Taru, who was killed in an epic fight with a tiger. He is still worshiped by the locals as the deity of Tadoba. The Tadoba National Park consists of two forest rectangles of the Tadoba and Andhari Range.Tadoba is also one of the India's 48 Project Tiger Reserve. It has around 72 tigers along with some other Indian wildlife such as leopards, sloth bear, gaur, wild dogs, hyenas, civet and jungle cats as well as species of Indian deer like sambar, cheetal, Nnlgai, and barking deer.

Tadoba National Park Safari

The national park also has a lake which sustains the marsh crocodile, which were once common all over Maharashtra. It is one of the main attractions of the park, which is the natural habitat of many water birds. Densely forested hills form the northern and western boundary of the tiger reserve. The elevation of the hills ranges from 200 m to 350 m. To the southwest is the Tadoba Lake which acts as a buffer between the park's forest and the extensive farmland which extends up to Irai water reservoir. This lake is a perennial water source which offers good habitat for muggar crocodiles to thrive. Other wetland areas within the reserve include the Kolsa Lake and Andhari river. These mesmerising trails of Tadoba could be a treasured experience of a lifetime.

Svasara -Tadoba

Svasara at Tadoba is the first jungle lodge in the luxury chain, and is situated 300 metres from the Kolara gate at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in north-eastern Maharashtra. The resort is Tadoba's premier luxury destination!

Svasara is a conservation focused wilderness lodge offering a luxurious and immersive jungle safari experience. The upscale Svasara Lodge is set over a sprawling 10 acre campus next to Tadoba jungle. The lodge features 12 spacious suites with all the modern amenities and luxuries, multi-cuisine dining including delectable Indian, Continental, and local Varadi cuisine, and its own custom-fitted comfortable jeeps accompanied by expert naturalists for thrilling jungle safaris at Tadoba. A new and exciting update at Svasara Lodge at Tadoba is "The Teakhouse" -- a pavilion made of recycled old wood and other natural materials that encompasses Svasara's Outdoor Dining in the Vegetable Garden, Open-Air Cinema & Conservation Centre, and an Outdoor Tandoor & Bonfire for evening settings.

Svasara Lodge Tadoba

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the lush green sprawling grounds of the lodge. The carefully selected location right next to the reserve provides an ideal retreat to recharge and refresh, while comfortably immersing in the jungle experience.

The lodge has luxurious air conditioned suites with elegant bathrooms, premium bedding, in-room amenities (TV, mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, etc.), sofas within each suite, private outdoor veranda seating, and much more! Guests can enjoy sumptuous local and other cuisines in the privacy of their suites, or have their meals in the restaurant or outdoor ethnic gazebo under a starlit night. There is an elaborate outdoor play structure and art/craft supplies for the children to enjoy.

The Svasara guest can retreat to the oasis of the lodge after the thrill of a tiger safari, and savor old world hospitality, high standards of luxury, and personalized service. Business customers can combine the retreat with conference facilities. Svasara guests will also take pride in supporting a business that aims to promote sustainable eco-tourism, and is committed to conservation, local community development, and green practices.

Satpura National Park

Satpura National Park is located in district Hoshangabad of Madhya Pradesh. It gets the name from Satpura hill ranges (Mahadeo hills) and covers an area of 524 sq km. Satpura National Park, and along with the adjoining Bori and Panchmarhi sanctuaries, provides 1,427 km2 (551 sq mi) of unique Central Indian Highland ecosystem. It was set up in 1981.

Satpura Tiger Reserve

Satpura National Park, being part of a unique ecosystem, is very rich in biodiversity. The fauna comprises tiger, leopard, sambar, chital, bhedki, nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, bison (gour), wild boar, wild dog, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer, Indian giant squirrel etc. There are a variety of birds. Hornbills and peafowl are the common birds. The flora of the national park consists of mainly sal, teak, tendu, aonla, mahua, bel, bamboo, and a variety of grasses and medicinal plants.

Satpura National Park

The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, thickly dense green forest of sal, other medicinal herbs as well as Tawa’s vast reservoir. Uneven altitude ranges from 290m. to 1352 m. Highest peak of national park is in Satpura National Park i.e. Dhoopgarh at an altitude of 1400 m.

Flora of Satpura National Park

Bio-diversity of national park is stunning with over 1300 species of plants. Flora of national park includes teak, sal, tendu, mahua (Indian butter-tree), bel (stone-apple), bamboos, grasses, bushes, unchecked grown lantanas and other many medicinal plants. Sal is the prominent tree found in the national park.

Forsyth - Satpura

Forsyth’s Lodge, Satpura is named in memory of one of the pioneers of the Indian Forest Service, a man who memorialized these fabled jungles and their human and wild inhabitants – in his classic account “The Highlands of Central India”.

Forsyth’s Lodge is located on the edge of Satpura National Park amongst 44 acres of restored wild jungle. This area was previously degraded overgrazed land and over the years the jungle has taken it back making it a paradise for spotted deer, wild boars, smaller cats and brilliant birdlife. This environmentally friendly lodge comprises twelve stylish mud cottages designed in keeping with the local style and constructed from local materials. Forsyth's Lodge works very closely with the park management and local people to create a unique jungle experience, whilst benefiting the local community.

Forsyth’s Lodge has been adjudged ‘The Most Inspirational Eco-Lodge’ and has been ranked as an Outstanding Practice Certification provider in our operational practices and the highest PUG rating by TOFT (Travel Operators for Tigers Campaign).

Forsyth Lodge Satpura

It is a warm and welcoming place with great food and service and a team of young and enthusiastic manager and naturalists. We hope that you will enjoy the lodge as much as the magnificent Satpura Tiger Reserve that it serves.

At Forsyth, we believe in the ideology of taking to your feet to explore the wilderness and pay attention to every detail that surrounds you, making the journey one to remember for a lifetime. There’s no better way than exploring the forest by foot, to truly marvel at the wild sights around you. You are encouraged to try the various other non-motor based activities like canoe and mountain bike safaris to enhance your Satpura experience. Hence our focus at the lodge is more towards non-motor based safaris than just visiting the wilderness in a Jeep.

In consultation with your naturalists, we aim to provide you with a tailor-made Satpura experience, which will ensure that you experience the exotic jungle along with its many denizens that comprise a Tiger’s habitat, as opposed to just one species at a time.

Kanha National Park

The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha provided inspiration to Rudyard Kipling for his famous book The Jungle Book. Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh came into being in 1955 and forms the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve, created under Project Tiger in 1974. It is located in Mandla and Balaghat districts of the state. The Park's landmark achievement is the preservation of the rare hard ground swamp deer (bara singha), saving it from near extinction. Stringent conservation programmes for overall protection of the park's fauna and flora, makes Kanha one of the most well maintained national parks in Asia. 

Kanha Tiger Reserve

A heightened attraction within the park is Bamni Dadar, popularly known as Sunset Point that offers the most awe-inspiring backdrop of the sunset against grazing sambhars and gaurs, magnifying the natural splendour of the area. Besides diverse wildlife and bird population, tigers are frequently spotted roaming in the wild at Kanha Wildlife Sanctuary. In the 1930s, Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar, of sq m 250 and sq m 300 respectively. Kanha National Park was created on 1 June 1955. Together with a surrounding buffer zone of 1,067 sq km and the neighbouring 110 sq km Phen Sanctuary it forms the Kanha Tiger Reserve. This makes it the largest national park in Central India.

Kanha National Park

The park has a significant population of royal Bengal tiger, leopards, the sloth bear, barasingha and Indian wild dog. The lush sal and bamboo forests, grassy meadows and ravines of Kanha are reason enough to go there.

Kipling Camp-Kanha

KIPLING CAMP was established in 1982 on the edge of Kanha National Park, by conservationists Bob and Anne Wright. It is now owned and managed by Anne and their daughter, renowned tiger conservationist Belinda Wright. It was one of the first private wildlife resorts in India and remains among the finest, with attention given to every little detail.

Kipling is the perfect destination for those who wish to relax in idyllic surroundings and explore the remote forests and villages of Central India. It is also the home of Tara, the much-loved elephant who starred in Mark Shand’s best-selling book “Travels on my Elephant”. Tara loves to be bathed and scrubbed in the Banjar River – an unforgettable experience for the guests. Accommodation is in comfortable cottages, with en-suite bathrooms and large verandahs, which are set in acres of unspoilt jungle and a lake. A large portion of the property has been set-aside as a sanctuary for the wildlife.

Kipling Camp - Kanha

Kanha National Park is one of the largest and most beautiful wildlife areas in Asia. Safaris into Kanha offer excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and bird watching and it is considered one of the best places in the world to see wild tigers. Other activities include bird watching walks and visits to local villages and colourful weekly markets. Guests can also choose a book from the extensive camp library and relax in a hammock, or indulge in a massage from our two masseuses using the purest Ayurvedic oils. At night we show wildlife films and host tribal dance performances.

Kipling Camp’s motto is “treading softly in the jungle”. Apart from ensuring that guests have a comfortable and memorable experience, Kipling has always supported wildlife conservation initiatives, community welfare and responsible tourism. We have tried to move gently with the times without spoiling the area and the Camp's magical atmosphere. It is a place of peace and relaxation that strives to stay in harmony with nature. Many guests return time and again, staying for a week or more.

In December 2012, Kipling Camp received the Tour Operators for Tigers’ (TOFT) coveted PUG certificate for “Outstanding Practice”. TOFT is India’s voice for responsible tourism in wilderness areas and this is their highest rating given to “exemplary industry leaders”. In September 2014, Kipling Camp was selected as the Joint Winner of the prestigious Sanctuary TOFTiger "Most Inspirational Eco Lodge of the Year 2014” Award.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968, with an area of 105 sq km. The buffer is spread over the forest divisions of Umaria and Katni and totals 437 sq km. Bandhavgarh has the highest density of Bengal tigers known in the world, and is home to some famous named individual tigers. Charger a tiger so named because of his habit of charging at elephants and tourists (whom he nonetheless did not harm), was the first healthy male known to be living in Bandhavgarh since the 1990s.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Also equally famous is female known as Sita, who once appeared on the cover of National Geographic and is considered the most photographed tiger in the world. Bandhavgarh National Park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for white tigers. White tigers, now a major attraction around the world's zoos, were first discovered in Rewa, not far from here. The terrain is broken, with rocky hill ranges, running roughly east west, interspersed with grassy swamps and forested valleys.

Bandhavgarh National Park Safari

Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest national park in the India and has the distinction of harbouring the highest concentration of tigers per unit area of forest. At the centre of the park is the Bandhavgarh hill or the fort rising 811 meters above sea level and surrounding it are a sloping valleys, these valleys end in small, swampy meadows locally known as bohera. The park is an unspoilt national habitat for a variety of wildlife peculiar to the area. These include gaur (Indian bison), sloth bear, leopard, porcupine, wild boar, sambhar and spotted deer, among others. There is large variety of species of diverse origin - Bengal tiger and their family is making their home from past few decades in this nature reserve. In the forest of Bandhavgarh you will find tropical green wilderness, lush green meadows and chirping of birds all around.

Samode Safari Lodge

The Samode Safari Lodge at the Bandhavgarh National Park is an extravagant wilderness experience cradled in luxury and unusual sophistication. Located in the heart of Tiger country, adjacent to the 450sq kms Bandhavgarh Tiger reserver in the central indian state of Madhya Pradesh, this divine getaway is designed around a series of individual safari lodges. The inspiration, the décor is indian and the ambience magnificent and hospitable – unmistakably Samode.

Besides wildlife excursions conducted by the highly trained and dedicated naturalists, sightseeing tours to ancient temples and nearby villages, there is much to do at the lodge itself – a well-stocked library, lounges, swimming pool, a gym are all set to welcome you. A fully equipped spa allows you to combine your wildlife experiences with the therapeutic benefits of modern spa. This is quite simply an exclusive and complete rejuvenation getaway that takes you to nature and to yourself.

Samode Safari Lodge

The Lodge is located 3 hours from Jabalpur and 5 hours from Khajuraho, the 2 closest airports. The 2 closest railheads are Umaria ( 30 kms ) and Katni ( 80 kms ). There are 12 Luxury villas and each villa has a spacious sitting room, a bedroom with modern en suite bathroom, an oversized tub, separate showers and a dressing area, a unique open air bath court, bathrobes, hair dryer, luxurious toiletries, air-conditioning & heating. In room safe, mini bar, lavazza coffee machine, ipod docks. Internet access at the library.

The lodge is situated in open grassland and 2 main lodges with spacious lounges at the top floor open onto wooden decks and offer an almost spiritual relaxation in a tree – top setting machans provide opportunities for bird and wildlife sightings.

Panna National Park

Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, famous for its diamond industry, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous tiger reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination.

Panna Tiger Reserve

The climate of the region is tropical. Summers, somewhat scorching, are when one has the maximum chances of encountering the exclusive wildlife of this park. Winters are cold and comfortable and the temperature generally remains under 25°C. Monsoon touches this region in July and continues till mid-September. Tiger (Panthera tigristigris), the king of the jungle, roams freely in this secure, though a bit small habitat along with his fellow beings - leopard (Panthera pardus), wild dog (Cuonalpinus), wolf (Canis lupus), hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), caracal (Felus caracal) and other smaller cats. Sloth bear has his most favourite home in the rock escarpments and undisturbed vales. The wooded areas are dotted with sambar, the largest of Indian deer, chital and chowsingha. One can easily see nilgai and chinkara in most open areas in the grasslands, especially on the periphery.

Panna National Park

Avifauna

The avifauna comprises more than 200 species, including a host of migratory birds. One can see white necked stork, bareheaded goose, honey buuzzard, king vulture, blossom headed parakeet, paradise flycatcher, slaty headed scimitar babbler to name a few.

Reptiles

Variety of snakes, including the python and other reptiles are found here.

Flora Attractions

Dry and hot climate, in union with shallow Vindhyan soils has given rise to dry teak and dry mixed forest. The dominating vegetation type is miscellaneous dry deciduous forest interspersed with grassland areas. Other major forest types are riverine, open grasslands, open woodlands with tall grasses and thorny woodlands. The characteristic floral species of this area include tree species such as Tectona grandis, Diospyros melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchnania latifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lannea coromandelica, Bosswelia serrata etc.

Sarai at Toria - Panna

The tigers of the Panna National Park have had a chequered history; but the diversity of ungulates, birds and other carnivores is fantastic. Panna is one of central India’s lesser known gems. Dramatic landscape and a beautiful mix of habitats provide the visitor with a wonderful variety of wildlife experiences. The pristine ecologically rich Ken River flows through the tiger reserve and just downstream lies the Sarai at Toria.

The Sarai at Toria is a small experiential lodge - eight double cottages designed and created with the planet’s environment paramount in mind. The vision and creation of a husband-wife team of wildlife biologist and wildlife photographer/writer, the Sarai was begun as ecologically and culturally appropriate alternative accommodation for visitors to Khajuraho. However it is also perfectly positioned for visitors to Panna Tiger Reserve as it is just across the river and within five minutes of the park gates. These are only two of many other activities on offer at this wonderful riverside retreat that can introduce you to many cultural and natural aspects of this part of Bundhelkund.

Sarai at Toria - Panna

Set in nine acres of grassland midst rural farmland, there is a strip of forest at the back and the Ken river at the front; the Sarai itself is a delight for wildlife lovers - around 175 bird species and many of the smaller mammals: jackal, jungle cat, toddy cat, Indian civet, mongoose, wild boar can be seen on the property itself.

While relaxing in the elegant, large bedrooms, you can rest assured that your comfort is not costing the earth; the sun powers your lights and fan and burnable waste and wood heat the water individually for each cottage. The building is created from mud, thatch and local materials. Most of the furniture has been designed and made on site from village-grown woods, the furnishings are natural and much of the cloth is hand woven and the soaps and shampoo are made and scented with natural materials by a community that promotes integral living and ecological sustainability.

The Sarai has a prolific organic garden that produces wonderful vegetables, salads and fresh herbs. Our Indian dishes, many from the Malwa region of central India, home-baked breads and pastries, soups and continental deserts ensure that food will be another highlight of your stay.

Gir National Park

Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1412 sq km hilly tract of dry deciduous forests, acacia scrub, evergreen and semi-evergreen flora and grasslands, fed by rivers and streams. Among the many water-bodies in the reserve is the Kamleshwar Dam, known for its large crocodile population.

Originally protected by the Nawab of Junagadh, after British viceroys brought to his attention the plight of the lion in Asia, the sanctuary is the jewel of Gujarat's ecological resources.

Gir National Park

The park is open from mid-October and a Lion Safari by jeep showcases the diverse habitat of Gir. Gir has some of the largest panthers. Other wildlife to look out for are the four-horned Antelope (the only four-horned ungulate in the world), Indian gazelle (chinkara), spotted deer (chital), blue bull (nilgai), wild boar, wolf, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, hare and other mammals found in the forest.

The Kamleshwar dam in the middle of the sanctuary is home to a record population of marsh crocodiles.

Interesting birds at Gir are the paradise flycatcher, grey drongo, grey & painted Francolin, painted sand grouse, bush quail, crested hawk eagle, and crested serpent, eagle, Bonnelli's eagle, shikra hawk, sirkeer cuckoo and white-necked stork.

Gir National Park Safari

The Gir - the largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India is the last abode of the big and regal predator Asiatic lion (Panthera leopersica), an endangered species. The sanctuary is internationally acclaimed for successfully saving this precious species from the brink of extinction. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1965. Subsequently, an area of 258.71 sq. km. was declared a national park.

Lion Safari Camp - Gir

Lion Safari Camp, Gir National Park

The Lion Safari Camp at Gir National Park A Luxury Wildlife Camp is owned and managed by Camps of India. It is located in a private mango orchard overlooking the Hiran River. The location presently has around 900 Mango Trees with only 2% of the entire land area being built so that the natural setting is maintained. This eco-friendly camp has 21 AC Luxury Tents each with large well-furnished bedrooms and an attached en-suite bathrooms. All the tents are beautifully furnished with natural materials and open out to an extended deck - An ideal place to sit and relax amongst nature.

Lion Safari Camp Gir

Gir National Park is the last remaining bastion of the Asiatic Lion. It also has the highest population of Leopards compared to any other national park in making it one of the best places in India to see the Big Cats. The Kamleshwar Dam in the middle of the sanctuary is home to a record population of marsh crocodiles. Other wildlife includes Chital (spotted dear), Nilgai (blue bull), Wild boar, Jackals, Hyenas, etc. Gir National Park also has over 300 different varieties of birds.

Accommodation Facilities

Luxury Tents:

All the 21 tents are beautifully furnished with natural materials and have an extended deck. The deck is the ideal place to sit and relax sipping a cool drink while you enjoy the sounds and sights of nature.

Tent Facilities:

A well-furnished large bedroom

En suite bathroom with shower and hot and cold running water

Air-conditioner

Telephone

Resort Facilities

Dining:

The open air restaurant overlooks the Hiran River. A choice of Indian, Chinese and Continental food is available. There is a barbeque in the evenings.

Fresh seafood can be arranged on a days advance notice.

Picnic lunch or tea can also be arranged at the nearby scenic locations.

Whether there is a special occasion or you just feel like it we can arrange a candlelight dinner for two at the camp.

Other Facilities

Recreation room with Indoor games, Pool table, Library and Satellite Television

Customized 4*4 Safari vehicles for Jungle Safaris

Generator Backup

Airport / station drop and pick up (extra charges apply)

Excursions to the nearby attractions (extra charges apply)

Cultural evening with folk dance and music (extra charges apply)

DJ can be arranged for parties (extra charges apply)

Souvenir shop

Credit cards accepted

Doctor on call

Velavadar National Park

The Velavadar National Park at Velavadar, also known as Blackbuck National Park, is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, it is spread over an area of 34.08 sq km.

Flat land, dry grasses and herds of antelope are the major attractions of this park. It has a unique grassland ecosystem and has been running a number of successful conservation programmes for species such as the blackbuck, wolf and lesser florican. The largest population of lesser floricans has been sustained here.

Velavadar National Park

The park is open throughout the year. However, the period between monsoon and winter (mid-June to March) is the ideal time to visit the place. Bird watching enthusiasts should visit the park between December and March, when many species of migratory birds arrive to spend the winter. These include three species of harriers, lesser floricans, eagles, waders and other water birds. N.P. Velavadhar in the Bhal region of Saurashtra is the only tropical grassland in India to be given the status of a national park, Velavadar National Park is a 36 km patch of Savannah type grasslands and thorn scrub. 

Velavadar National Park Safari

The park is set between two rivers, a few miles from the Gulf of Cambay sea coast. The rich soil is believed to have origins in the sea. The principal attraction of the park is the massive population of blackbuck, the handsome Indian antelope, seen here in numbers running into thousands. The blackbuck is endemic to India and is rated among the most elegant antelopes and the fastest animals over a long distance. During the rule of the Maharajahs of Bhavnagar, Velavadar was harvested for grass to feed the royal cattle herds and the antelope were protected except for an occasional hunting camp. This is where His highness Krishnakumar Sinhji coursed blackbucks using cheetahs and flew falcons.

Blackbuck Lodge - Velavadar

The Blackbuck Lodge sits in splendid seclusion along the Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, near the west coast of Gulf of Cambay. This wildlife resort offers unsurpassed luxury in the middle of an untamed landscape. In this majestic tapestry of the wild, the Blackbuck Lodge spread across 70 acres becomes an ideal destination for the discerning traveller with its luxury villas, exclusive dining area,proximity to the Velavadar National Park and historic places of Gujarat, the indigenous wildlife and rich bird life. You’ll be inspired by the magnificence of this secluded setting that’s perfect for family reunions and vacations and weekend getaways. It is a great place for those who want to revel in the region’s breathtaking beauty.

Blackbuck Lodge

The property includes 14 air- conditioned cottages set in idyllic environment. Interiors of the cottages are luxurious and attention has being paid to provide super deluxe comfort to the guest. Each room is very spacious and furnished with king size beds, chairs and tables. By the windows in the room there is a specially designed relaxation area to enjoy the starlit clear sky while comfortably relaxing in bed. There is a verandah at the back with deck chairs for sun- bathing and watching the breath taking view of wilderness. The attached spacious bathroom comes with a separate dressing area and is also provided with hair dryers and weighing scales. There is an alternative open-air shower area attached to the bathroom for guests who want to enjoy hot/cold water shower under the tropical sun in the closed environs of nature.

The resort will soon have a plush pool as well as a full- fleged spa and health club for the guests to make use of. After a day spent exploring the park, relish a Bush Dinner in the wild – a prerequisite for unauthentic safari experience by digging into the lodge’s signature dishes.

Library – We have a well stocked library comprising of books and publications on wildlife. We keep adding new books/publications regularly. The library area is air-conditioned with comfortable sitting arrangement to make browsing through books and journals a pleasure.

Dining Area – Our dining area is in two parts. One is cozy air-conditioned from where you can have a panoramic view of the wild grassland and the other is an open air area with tents which give our guests pleasure of dining in open air., we take Our quality of food is par excellence sand we serve Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines.

Little Rann of Kutch

Rann of Kutch, along with the Little Rann of Kutch and the Banni grasslands on its southern edge, is situated in the district of Kutch and comprises some 30,000 sq km (10,000 sq mi) between the Gulf of Kutch and the mouth of the Indus River in southern Pakistan. The marsh can be accessed from the village of Kharaghoda in Surendra Nagar District.

In India's summer monsoon, the flat desert of salty clay and mudflats, which average 15 m above sea level, fill with standing water. The greatest extent between the Gulf of Kutch on the west and the Gulf of Cambay on the east get united during the monsoon.

Little Rann of Kutch

Gir Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary is famous as Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary. Little Rann of Kutch is a fantastic destination for wildlife lovers. Wild Ass Sanctuary was established in 1972. The inner run of the water from sea in Little Rann of Kutch makes the sanctuary a marshy ground and allows a large diversity of the wild animals to reside here. Irregular grassland also called as baits make the major vegetation in the Rann of Kutch. 

These are few islands in the sanctuary where uncouth grasses jump up in the rainy season. In the dry period, the wild asses go to regions which are supplied with drinking water. Rann of Kutchh Wildlife Sanctuary of Gujarat is the only abode of Asiatic wild ass in India. The chestnut-brown animal is the last survivor of wild horse family of the Indian subcontinent and is found nowhere in the country except Gujarat’s Thar Desert. 

Little Rann of Kutch Safari

The other wildlife attractions of the Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary include gazelle, blue bull, wolf, Indian foxes, jackal, jungle cat, hare, etc. The famous bird species found inhabiting Indian Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary are laggar falcon, spotted & Indian sand grouse, flamingos, Francolin partridge, desert larks, houbara bustard, bustard quails, desert wheatear, short toed eagle, steppe eagle, Imperial eagle, storks, ducks, cranes and pelicans.

Rann Riders, Little Rann Of Kutch

Rann Riders is an eco-friendly resort designed to blend in with the rural, pastoral and agricultural countryside in which it is located. The resort makes an ideal base to explore the Little Rann of Kutch and its Wild Ass Sanctuary, a number of excellent birdwatching sites, interesting villages and their handicrafts, and architectural monuments like the Modhera Sun Temple and Patan World Heritage Site.

Rann Riders Safari Resorts

The resort offers accommodations in cottages designed like the round houses of Rabaris in Kutch and the square houses of nearby Dasada. The mud-covered walls of cottages are beautifully hand-embellished with murals, inlaid mirrors and leaf patterns. Each cottage is an independent double bedroom with a/c, comfortable furniture and an ensuite bathroom with modern amenities. The resort also has its own lake and gardens which bring in birds, bats and other wildlife.

Some key facilities of the resort:

The long dining hall, furnished to blend with the theme of the resort, serves both international and Indian food including regional specialities. The resort grows some of its own produce for the kitchen, and also has its own livestock including poultry and goats.

The resort has an excellent stable of prize-winning Marwari, Kathiawadi and Sindhi horses. Riding trips and horseback safaris can be organised.

Rann Riders has a fleet of open vehicles for cross-country safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch, the remaining habitat of the endangered Indian Wild Ass, a magnificent member of the horse family. Nilgai (blue bull), the largest antelope in India can also be seen during the drives. Indian Wolf, Indian and White-footed Desert Foxes, Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena, Desert, Jungle and Fishing Cat, and smaller mammals like hares, hedgehogs, gerbil and field mice are seen in the sanctuary.

The Little Rann of Kutch is a birding paradise. During the safaris in the Rann expect to see large flocks of larks, and other dryland birds like sandgrouse, coursers, plovers, chats, warblers, babblers, shrikes. Among the many winter visitors are the houbara bustard, short eared owl and sociable lapwing. The best birding is at the lakes and marshes in and around the Rann where birds gather in numbers beyond comprehension during the winter months from October to March. 

These are the months when demoiselle and common cranes are seen in incredibly large numbers. The wetlands also attract flamingos, pelicans, storks, ibises, spoonbill, a variety of ducks, plovers and other waterfowl. The Rann is also the hunting ground of raptors like the short-toed eagle, aquila eagles, six species of falcon, buzzards and three species of harrier. It is one of the few places where harriers can be seen roosting on open-ground at night.

The resort offers village tours which cover handicrafts like embroidery, beadwork, tangaliya and ikat weaving, etc.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National park is spread over an area of 1,334 sq. km along with its nearby sanctuaries like - the Mansingh Sanctuary and the Kaila Devi Sanctuary. The park is predominantly famous for its tigers and is one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in their natural habitat. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day time busy at their ordinary quest- hunting and taking proper care of their young ones.

The Ranthambhore National Park at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique unison of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 km from the town, Sawai Madhopur. It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills (Indala, Doodh-Bhat and Chiroli) of the Vindhyas to hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis; from wide and flat valleys (Lahpur, Nalghati, Khachida, Anantpur etc.) to narrow rocky gorges. The park boasts of an important geological feature known as the Great Boundary fault where the Vindhyas meet with the ancient Aravalis.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Ranthambore is also counted as the famous heritage site because of the pictorial ruins that dot the wildlife park. Certainly, a visit to Ranthambore National Park is a treat for every wildlife and nature lover. The time spend on watching tigers roaming around, verdant greenery, a gamut of other species of chirpy birds and animals is priceless and worth enough to be explored at least once in a life.

Sherbagh - Ranthambhore

Sher Bagh is a pioneering, luxury tented camp neighbouring the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. Our 12 hand-stitched canvas tents reflect the style of the 1920’s and arouse nostalgic evocations of life on safari during the heyday of the Raj. The camp is furnished in Edwardian, campaign style furniture, which famously decked the future King Edward VIIIth’s celebrated tour of India’s wild heartlands in 1921. Our showers and bathrooms have been described as “a hedonists delight” while others have called Sher Bagh “the most sonorous note in Ranthambhore’s symphony”.

Arboreal lanterns adorn the pathways and campfire that is lit every night. We pride ourselves on our outdoor dining experiences where, surrounded by acres of wild grasses and under the dome of a starlit sky our guests eat off traditional thaali’s while engaging in the jungle gossip of the day. We also host meals in more secluded areas of the Camp for those looking to spend a more private evening by themselves.

Sher Bagh - Ranthambore

Our cuisine combines sumptuous western lunches with traditional Indian dinners cooked over clay ovens. The nourishing home-grown ingredients, hand picked from our Organic Herb and Vegetable Garden and the Sher Bagh Farm are guaranteed to open your taste buds to an entirely new gastronomical experience. Live cooking – in which guests are invited to participate – is an enduring feature of camp life and one of the most relaxing ways to round off a day tracking wildlife in the jungle.

The Library Bar, on the upper storey of the Main Building is a retreat, within a retreat; a perfect spot to unwind in between Game Drives or at the end of your safari. Wireless facilities in this area ensure you remain connected with your world, even in the wilderness and Portraits of individual tigers we have shared our lives with adorn the walls of the main lodge.

Jawai Bandh Leopard Camp

Bera, a small hamlet situated in the Aravali range of Rajasthan and surrounded by lakes and dams. You can view Jawai Dam (largest man made dam in western Rajasthan) from the top of Castle Bera with Jawai river flowing besides the village. It is surrounded by forests where leopards roam free. Along it flows the river Jawai, with the Jawai Dam built on it. And the resulting beautiful lake is home to some of the biggest crocodiles you will ever see.

Jawai Leopard Safari

These are not a part of any national park or sanctuary; most people don’t know about it, not even Rajasthanis. You will not see any madding tourist crowds here – go wildlife spotting freely, but remember you are on your own here. The hosts arranges for morning and evening safaris where one can sight leopards, blue bull, crocodile, hyena, pelican, greylag goose, robin accentor, demoiselle crane, bar headed goose, Indian partridge etc. in their natural habitat.

Jawai Leopard Safari Camp

In spite of a comparatively hostile terrain, Bera surprisingly is the abode of a number of mammals and birds. Its vast size and latitudinal variations above the sea level of 1,700m provides it with varied vegetation. It provides semi green forests of Mount Abu, to dry grasslands of the desert, and from the dry deciduous thorn forest of Aravali, to wetlands of Bharatpur. The leopard, also called the panther here, is found in forests and in open degraded forest areas, with rocky outcrops adjoining towns and villages.

Jawai leopard Camp - Bera

If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India!" R. Rolland

JAWAI is a wilderness destination in the district of Pali, Rajasthan which is conveniently located between Jodhpur and Udaipur, at a 3 hour drive from each. JAWAI has still remained fairly rural, even though the rest of the country has seen a great change in economic growth. The landscape is dramatic with the presence of solitary hills, mustard and maize fields, villages and a lake that is a home to many unique migratory birds. Colour is added by the inhabitants of this area, primarily the semi nomadic herders of the Rabari tribe, wearing ethnic costumes with red turbans, who walk along these hills and fields with their sheep. In the hills live families of leopards & wild cats who by day rest in their caves and come down to hunt in the villages by night. JAWAI is also a home to over 200 species of birds, grey langoor monkeys, crocodiles and other smaller mammals.

Jawai Leopard Camp

The camp is situated in the midst of this wilderness far away from big cities and busy roads. It is surrounded by the granite rocky hills of JAWAI and is close to rural settlements of the area. The camp is designed to be chic, luxurious and homely with 10 tents with oodles of space and privacy. The camp is well spaced out, with a serene pool, a dining tent and a rustic lounge furnished with day beds and stocked with books and a camp style bar.

Our culinary philosophy is based upon sourcing and utilizing local ingredients from our organic garden and neighbouring local villages. We serve wholesome, nutritious and delightful cuisine crafted by local chefs who are well versed with regional and western fare.

JAWAI is also a tranquil wilderness spa destination. Our spa caters to guests in their time of leisure and is well versed with traditional treatments and energising yoga.

JAWAI is one of India’s many untouched destinations, which is magical and is abundant with elements of surprises, in every moment encountered. Whether you wish to embark on an experience of wellness & leisure or an action packed adventure, the moment is perfect, to set foot into the wilderness and experience something that you can remember for a lifetime. Our Experiences Team connects with every guest and tailor makes their stay in accordance with their preferences. The team is headed by Varun Kutty who has a background of creating and operating wilderness, cultural and adventure based experiences. 

Varun, has been building a ‘cordial relationship bridge’ between the camp and the villages. Along with his team, he tries to focus on the distinct pastoral, cultural and spiritual traditions of this region along with the magical bond that has existed for years between the villagers and the leopards. Vedant Thite is a young passionate guide whose specialization is birding and studying the animals of the area. Surajpal Singh is a guide who has grown up in the area and is well versed with the culture and wildlife of this region.

Dudhwa National Park

Before Independence, Dudhwa was an untamed land of marshes, grasslands and dense forests. Menacing malarial mosquitoes, recurrent plague and oppressive famines were associated with the region, making it rather inhospitable to humans, but just perfect for wildlife. By the 1950s, the marshes and grasslands were largely replaced by sugarcane and paddy. Under the guise of crop protection, the tiger and the gond, which is the local name for the barasingha, suffered terribly at the hands of poachers.

Dudhwa National Park

With protection, the habitat improved and soon people began to talk of the magic spell woven by nature, with help from Billy. It was only a matter of time before Dudhwa's fame, in 1977 led it to be declared a National Park. Thereafter no disturbance or non-wildlife oriented land management of any kind was legally permitted. But it took another 10 years before it was brought under the purview of Project Tiger.

Dudhwa National Park Wildlife Sarafi

Visitors can easily see the expanding herds of the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Unicornis), the largest and the best known of the three Asiatic species of rhino that were re-introduced from Nepal and Assam. The primary needs of the pachyderms are a well-watered habitat with plenty of food and water. This is offered by the Dudhwa system in abundance. Rhinos had been wiped out from most of their earlier range in Uttar Pradesh and the idea was to translocate a viable population from Assam to restock the Dudhwa terai, initially in a protected enclosure where their young would be free from predation. There was much bad blood at the time because Assamese sentiments veered around the view that people were trying to take their tourism revenue from them! Fortunately better sense prevailed, though India did have to look towards Nepal for stocks as well.

Tree Of Life Jagir Lodge, Dudhwa National Park

Imagine hundreds of acres of sugar cane fields all around with dashes of bright yellow mustard patches in between; imagine a private home built in the 1940s in the middle of this plantation which was also used by the British Governors as a hunting lodge; imagine your very private and luxurious accommodation with a caring team to attend; imagine an undiscovered National Park famous for the one horned rhino (and more) and the Nepal border just 30 odd minutes away.

Tree Of Life Jagir Lodge

For nature lovers, a visit to the undiscovered Dudhwa National Park is a must. We just about guarantee sighting of the one horned rhino. In addition, you also have the possibility of seeing herds of wild elephants; the five main types of deer; crocodiles; wild boars; sloth bears; and the elusive leopard and tiger. The Park is also home to over 400 bird species. Spend time in the natural beauty of the National Park or then just relax and unwind in the natural surrounds and comfort of your Lodge.

3 Luxury Rooms: Large and spacious at about 450 sq.ft, each of these rooms come with separate air conditioned bedroom and living room areas. They also have large and well appointed bathrooms with running hot and cold water. Each open onto a veranda – an ideal place to enjoy your morning tea.

3 Luxury Suites: An absolute delight, The Viceroy Suite; The Governors Suite and the Jaagirdar Suite offer 650 sq.ft of luxury ! Ornate, carved wood four poster beds; a separate living area with comfortable sofa seating; a dining area; a lounger and a fire-place add to the absolute sense of space and luxury. Very spacious and well lit en-suite bathrooms (180 sq.ft) with teak wood dressers and antique cupboards indulge you. Each suite looks onto a private court yard or terrace.

6 Luxury Villas (Jhaalas): Unique to the Terrai region because of the very high thatched roof style of architecture, these independent Villas (Jhaalas) offer you 800 sq.ft of unique accommodation options. Each Villa has it’s own private garden or sit out which gives you a view of the forest around. With natural wood or stone flooring, the spacious Villas comes with a very large and well appointed bathroom with a bath tub, shower, twin sinks. The living area looks onto the greens outside.

The Lodge also has a large fresh water swimming pool overlooking the forest; Terai – the couples spa; The Pavilion which is our multi-cuisine restaurant and The Library Bar.

Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park extends over the Terai and Bhabar tracts in Uttarakhand, covers a total area of 1218.54 sq. km and constitutes of Corbett National Park (520.82 sq km), Sonanadi, Wildlife Sanctuary (301.18 sq km) and Kalagarh Reserve Forest (496.54 sq km). Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett Tiger Reserve lies mainly in the district of Nainital.

Corbett National Park

This erstwhile hunting ground was first protected by Major Ramsey in 1858. He banned farming and cattle grazing in the lower Patlidun Valley, which now forms a large portion of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Finally, in 1936, Governor Malcolm Hailey declared it as a national park, which was India's first and the world's third national park. Hailey National Park, as it was known then, covered around 325 sq km, and Major James E. Corbett (popularly known as Jim Corbett) was one of the key consultants in defining its boundaries. Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist, was highly instrumental in preservation of its unique wildlife and dense forests. In his honour, the park was renamed as Corbett National Park in 1957, two years after Jim Corbett's death. In 1973, the Government of India launched the Project Tiger and Corbett National Park was one of the first to be included under the project.

The terrain of the park is hilly, ranging from 600-1100 m above the sea level, and consisting of mixed deciduous forests of sal (Shorea Robusta) and sheesham (Dalbergia sp) and open grassy patches known as chaurs. The park is famous for its amazing biodiversity consisting of 580+ species of birds, around 50 species of mammals, at least 25 species of reptiles in addition to hundreds of species of insects and plants.

Jim Corbett National Park

Some of its famous fauna include: (mammals) tiger, elephant, leopard, sloth bear, goral, chital, sambar, barking deer, hog deer, porcupine, yellow-throated marten, hanuman langur, (reptiles) mugger crocodile, gharial crocodile, king cobra, rock python, (birds) kingfishers, wagtails, forktails, pheasants, hornbills, eagles, vultures, migratory waterfowls, etc.

Jim's Jungle Retreat - Corbett

Jim's Jungle Retreat is an eco-conscious wildlife speciality lodge located on the southern periphery of India’s showcase wildlife park Corbett Tiger Reserve. Nestled between the Himalayan foothills in the north and the ancient Shivaliks in the south, Corbett Tiger Reserve extends over 1300 square kilometers of scrub, grassland, sal forests, rivers and a lake, varying between 400-1210 meters above sea level. Established in 1936, and once nobility’s favored hunting ground, the sanctuary protects over 50 mammals, including the Royal Bengal tiger, the Asiatic elephant and the shy sloth bear, along with nearly 600 hundred domestic and transitory birds, and remarkably rare reptiles.

Jim's Jungle Retreat

At this forest's edge, Jim's Jungle Retreat offers 18 sophisticated lodges and cottages in 15 acres of lush refuge, with forest and mountain vistas, countless bird-spotting opportunities, instinct-sharpening walks and safaris, and hours by the pool or on your private verandah. The retreat borders the southern forests of Corbett and a seasonal river that comes to life during the monsoon. Through the year, the riverbed and the surrounding forests host herds of grazing deer, root-digging wild boar, noisy jackals and the occasional tiger or leopard. During their seasonal migration, elephant herds trumpet their arrival and are sighted often on jungle walks.

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga is a remarkable success story of conservation of the one horned India rhinoceros and other wild lives in the North East India. It is not only the homeland of the great Indian one horned rhinoceros, but also provides shelter to a variety of wild lives.

Kaziranga is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broad leaf forests, crisscrossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra. Moreover, the park includes numerous small bodies of water. Kaziranga has been the theme of several books, songs, and documentaries. The park celebrated its centennial in 2005 after its establishment in 1905 as a reserve forest. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding population of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognised as an important bird area by Birdlife International for conservation of avifaunal species.

Kaziranga National Park

It is one of the significant natural habitats for conservation of biological biodiversity of universal value. The values and criteria made Kaziranga National Park to get inscribed in the World Heritage Site List 1985. The Kaziranga National Park area consists of 429.93 sq. km. with an additional area of 429.40 sq. km. and situated in the two districts of Assam, namely Golaghat and Nagaon. The total area of the park within Nagaon district is 175 sq. km., out of which 135 sq. km. falls under Bagori Forest Range office and 40 sq. km. falls within Ghorakati Forest Range office.

Kaziranga National Park Safari

Diphlu River Lodge - Kaziranga

Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga National Park Set amongst verdant farmland, patches of bird-rich forest and slow meandering streams, the ambience of the Diphlu River Lodge makes it a retreat in the true sense of the word. The luxurious, but rustic and eco-friendly lodge was built to adapt to the existing foliage and terrain. The cottages are built on stilts and their thatch-covered roofs are supported by thick bamboo pillars. Diphlu River Lodge is separated from the Kaziranga National Park by the river Diphlu, giving the cottages a close view of the wildlife-stocked jungle beyond it. You are asked to keep your lights and sounds low for the wildlife that comes to drink there. The grounds of the lodge include a lotus pond, barbecue and dancing area, and an observation hut. The spacious main building, called Machan, has a library, a restaurant, sitting areas and a large verandah with gorgeous views of the park beyond the river. Well-trained naturalists assist you in understanding the private lives of the creatures that you encounter around the lodge or in the park.

Diphlu River Lodge

Rooms / Cottages

Twelve straw-thatched cottages, raised on stilts above the ground, each sleeping two. Made of bamboo and thatch, they beautifully blend in with the stunning surroundings. The cottages are air-conditioned and have been tastefully furnished with Assamese and Naga artefacts.

Meals

Our cuisine is a hard to define blend of Indian, Assamese and continental that rarely disappoints; and the homemade marmalade gets very good reports.

We are normally on a Buffet presentation at meals.

Facilities

Restaurant; bar; laundry service; internet (one guest at a time); front-facing safari jeep; 4 in-house naturalists; library; observation hut; Konyak Shop with regional handicrafts, books and Assam tea . In the rooms mini-bar with facility for making tea and coffee.

Activities

Dolphin Boat Safari (Oct-end June) to view Gangetic dolphins with additional visit to a 11th century Durga temple in the hills and shopping in Tezpur; Open jeep safaris and nature walks accompanied by resident naturalist; elephant safaris (need to be booked a day in advance); village visits to Mising, Bodo and Karbi, all unique in their dialect, traditions and attire; tribal dances around a bonfire with barbeque (for groups only); Rubber Plantation walk with Kaziranga National Park in-house biologist or trained naturalist; Tea Plantation visit (note tea manufacture stops mid Dec-mid March).

Staff / Staff Residence

The Lodge Team, in all its sections including the Naturalists, is made up of local village and tribal youth. All brought up with in-house training. They provide our visitors with a personal experience of our nature, culture and traditions in ways that lead to greater understanding and appreciation. Raw youth are trained by their seniors and we may honestly boast from visitors complimentary reports on their interactions and conversations with them. It has also been brought to our notice regarding the discretion yet friendliness of our staff.