Few wildlife experiences are as thrilling as seeing a Royal Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. From the sight of fresh, steaming pugmarks on a damp forest floor to the sound of urgent alarm calls rippling through the dense canopy and the glimpse of the elusive apex predator one can never forget. With the world’s largest wild tiger population and some of the world’s best luxury jungle lodges in India, India is known for having an unparalleled wildlife adventure that is unique to the world of safaris.
Some of the best-known properties in India that will give a great deal of luxury when international tourists come to India’s famous national parks to celebrate World Tiger Day are there; however, there are many more. And there are two of the best resorts in Madhya Pradesh: the Bandhavgarh National Park, a beautiful place where the largest tiger densities are the highest in the country, has two luxurious and expensive resorts. Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort offers supreme luxury living on the edge of the park and a full experience of safaris on tour with professional naturalists and a heritage of history of the Maharajas of Rewa and the historic Bandhavgarh Fort. Complementing this is Brij Sone Bagh, a boutique property celebrated for its sustainable design and deep connection to local tribal culture and rugged wilderness.
Ranthambore National Park is a spectacular place with ancient history interspersed with wildlife. The Aamaghati Wildlife Resort is a perfect sanctuary where traditional Rajasthani architecture is integrated with regional cuisine and culture, and visitors get to visit areas that are very beautiful and satisfying. Pushing on to Central India’s lush teak and sal forests, Pench National Park, where Rudyard Kipling’s famous The Jungle Book is based, welcomes visitors in Baghvan, A Taj Safari. This great lodge offers colonial-style cottages, iconic open-air machans and expert tours of a lush ecosystem ripe with biodiversity. Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a picturesque place with rolling meadows and tiger numbers, and Tathastu Kanha is a serene place to go on a nature walk and see the village at night.
Down south, the landscape shifts to the tranquil riverine forests of Karnataka: Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge along Kabini River near Nagarhole National Park. This eco-luxury destination, which is based on indigenous Kadu Kuruba tribal architecture and offers both jeep and boat safaris, will allow tourists to see leopards and resident tigers together. To the north toward the mountains, Jim’s Jungle Retreat near Jim Corbett National Park provides a serene escape to India’s oldest protected forest where families and wildlife photographers are given guided walk-arounds and authentic Kumaoni hospitality. Svasara Jungle Lodge in Maharashtra is right next to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and offers a great deal of tiger sightings and a commitment to eco-conscious conservation and sustainable tourism. It is these great sanctuaries that show us that experiencing India's wild heritage does not require compromising on luxury, offering travelers a profound connection to nature wrapped in uncompromising comfort.
