10 Best Luxury Wildlife Resorts in India
It's summer now!!! Time to have some exhilarating and thrilling experiences. Be ready to hear a lion roar at the midnight and chirping of birds in the morning at wilderness resorts. India is rich in wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, where you can witness several exotic flora and fauna. Different kinds of birds, animals and flowers grace the beauty of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Aman-I-Khas Resort
If you’re heading to Ranthambore National Park, your visit is incomplete without a stay at India’s best wildlife resort – the Aman-i-Khas. It is one of the most magnificent tent resorts in the vicinity. This is where you’d love to spend your bonfire nights while you hear the tiger’s roar!
Location: Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan
Best time to visit:Â October to May
Corbett Leela Vilas, Corbett
Corbett Leela Vilas are amongst the most luxurious wildlife resorts in India. It is the best place to release your stress after a hectic schedule. The Jim Corbett was opened in 1936 and is famous for its tiger reserve. They have deluxe cottages with attached bathrooms, minibars, tea and coffee machines and room services among the amenities.
Location: Birjrani entrance of the Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Best time to visit:Â Except July-September
Tree House Hideaway Resort, Bandhavgarh
Hotel Tree House Hideaway, Bandhavgarh offers a unique countryside experience which makes one feel closer to nature. It is amongst the best luxury jungle resorts in India. A stay in these specially crafted, tree houses set amidst lush greenery is an experience worth treasuring. Guests can savour delectable Indian, Continental and barbeque meals at the cosy dining hall and enjoy quality drinks at the bar known as Watering Hole.
Location:Â Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Best time to visit:Â November to June
Dhikala Forest Lodge, Corbett
Managed by the state forest department, the Dhikala Forest Lodge provides accommodation in its 32 rooms that also include huts, cabins, rental houses and the new forest house. The entry gate for Dhikala is the Dhangadi gate. This journey from Dhangadi gate to Dhikala itself is full of adventures, you have to cross dense sal forest and Ramganga River with several seasonal rivers.
Location:Â Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Best time to visit:Â Except July- September
Baghvan Jungle Lodge
Baghvan Jungle Lodge is an exotic wildlife resort in India. Its open rooftop machans and high decks attract the tourist. Rich birdlife flits through the trees overhanging your machan and monkeys chatter excitedly in the dense foliage. A five minutes drive to Pench National Park from the lodge.
Location:Â Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Best time to visit:Â All round year
Kanha Earth Lodge
Kanha earth lodge lies in the natural forest, tucked away in a small hamlet bordering Kanha’s buffer zone. Its unique location, 30 minutes from the Kisli park gate, ensures that it is close enough for easy access to the park. The 12 luxury bungalows with en suite bathrooms and open verandahs have been inspired by Gond tribal architecture and offer environmentally sensitive, low-impact accommodation. It is lauded as one of the best wildlife resorts in India.
Location:Â Kanha-Kisli National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Best time to visit:Â October to June
Udai Vilas Palace, Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary
A kilometre drive from the Keoladeo National Park or the Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is counted among the most luxurious wildlife resorts in India. Thousands of wildlife lovers, naturists and jungle trekkers prefer to stay at this hotel mainly of its strategic location, super deluxe accommodation and rejuvenation services such as spa and steam bath and close proximity to nature.
Location:Â Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Best time to visit: Except July – September
Maneland Jungle Lodge, Gir
The resort is situated at the edge of the world-renowned Gir Forest, the only home of the Asiatic lion. Book a Bungalow on their American Plans (i.e. with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and stay set to relax amidst nature while the resort takes care of you on your holiday.
Location: Gir National Park, Gujarat
Best time to visit:Â December to MayÂ
Tusker Trails Resort
Tusker Trail lets you enjoy a complete jungle life. Six cottages with double bedrooms and attached baths offer a rustic charm while the 3 ethnic cottages have lavish interiors, a lounge area and a private balcony. This resort facilitates outdoor sports, picnics, open-air meals and a swimming pool.
Location: Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
Best time to visit:Â March to October
Sunderban Mangrove Retreat
Spot the Bengal tigers and enjoy the mangrove jungles at Sunderbans National Park. It offers comfortable accommodation, angling opportunities in the Gomer river and safari tours in the deep ends of Sunderbans. Do not miss the ‘Bonobibi yatra’ a cultural tribal show performed within the resort premises in the evening.
Location: Sunderbans National Park, West Bengal
Best time to visit: Except for monsoon months (June-September)
