India National Parks
Special Offers
Travel to India betweeen the 16th October 2010 till 30th June 2011* and benefit from the following wonderful value added offers;
Valid at Bagh Van, Mahua Kothi, Pashan Garh and Banjaar Tola National Parks;
• Stay five nights and receive one night free
• Stay eight nights and receive two nights free
• Stay eleven nights and receive three nights free
The above offers are valid for using one or more of the lodges.
* not available between 29th December 2010 to 3rd January 2011
Wildlife is prolific in India and is best discovered in the country’s many rich National Parks, all of which offer wonderful flora and fauna sightings. The national parks themselves offer a stark contrast from the hustle and bustle of Indian towns and cities.
Kanha is considered by some as India’s greatest park and provides a diverse habitat to support many mammal and bird species. The densely forested hills of sal and bamboo, grassy plateaus and extensive meadows in the valleys make an attractive setting for a safari. The sheer size and remoteness also means that Kanha is often less busy than other parks.
Accommodation: Earth Lodge | Shergarh Camp | Banjaar Tola | Flame of the Forest
Panna is located around 45 minutes drive east of the world famous temple town of Khajuraho and spread over a landscape of rocky hills and ravines, covered by scrubby deciduous Teak, Bamboo and Sal forest. Panna hosts a huge range of wildlife including tiger, jungle cat, leopard, hyaena, wild dog, wolf and sloth bear. Along with many mammals, over 200 species of bird have been identified, which include a host of winter migratory birds.
Accommodation: The Sarai at Toria | Pashan Garh
Bandhavgarh is located amongst the Vindya Hills of Madhya Pradesh and consists of a relatively small core area of 105 sq km, with a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km. The setting of Bandhavgarh is impressive, the ruins of the ancient fort provide a stunning backdrop, with archaeological remains of the Kalchin period and numerous prehistoric caves around the park.
Accommodation: Mahua Kothi | Samode Safari Lodge | Tree House Hideaway | Kings Lodge
Nagarhole (pronounced ‘narga holy’) derives its name from the root word `Naga' which means `snake' and `Hole' that means `streams'. The national park is located on the banks of the Kabini River making it possible to view wildlife from boat and by private jeep within the core area. At around 96 kms west of Mysore, Nagarhole is relatively easy to access and is the best place in Southern India to view large mammals including wild elephant, dhole (Indian wild dog), leopard and the occasional tiger.
Accommodation: Orange County
Pench on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra has been known through the ages for its rich flora and fauna. Named after the river that flows nearby, Pench was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1983, though it had been declared a notified area in 1972. In1992 Pench was included under the umbrella of Project Tiger as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.
Accommodation: Bagh Van
Ranthambore is located near the town of Sawai Madhopur, which is around 180 km south east of Jaipur in Rajasthan. The park derives its name from the 11th century fort of Ranthambhore, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the forest. The fort was a vital citadel for the control of central India. Though overrun by vegetation, remnants of the summer palaces, temples and guard stones within the fort still remain. Earlier the hunting reserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the park at Ranthambhore was once the scene of royal hunting parties. Today, it is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. Being one of the most accessible parks it is very popular and therefore runs with strict rules and regulations.
Accommodation: Aman I Khas | Khem Villas | Sher Bagh Resort
Satpura National Park is cradled in the Satpura Range of the Mahadeo Hills and straddles the State of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura national park provides 1427 sq kms of unique Central Indian Highland ecosystem. Satpura is unchartered and unspoiled and represents wilderness at its very best. This reserve is part of one of the largest contiguous blocks of forest left in India and is still connected to other reserves by forest 'corridors'. This region therefore
represents the largest block of tiger habitat left in the world. The magnificent deep valleys, high mountains, rivulets, waterfalls and vast reservoir combine to give this Park a unique beauty. The terrain is extremely rugged and consists of sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, ravines and dense forests and the altitude ranges from 300m to 1352m.
Accommodation: Forsyth Lodge | Reni Pani
Kaziranga in North East India is a stunning park with a great success conservation success story for the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros. Not only the homeland of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros the park provides shelter to a variety of wilflife from Wild elephant to leopard cat and otter. A less visited park due to its location, it offers those who make the journey there a very rewarding experience. Jeep and elephant-back safaris are easily arranged and less restrictive than those in the Central Indian Parks.
Accommodation: Diphlu River Lodge
Exploration of India’s National Parks is a must for wildlife enthusiasts, or for those that want to experience a different landscape and aspect of this fascinating country.