Top 10 Wildlife Destinations for Luxury Vacation in India

Wildlife destinations are not just for adventure lovers. If you lover luxury and still want to spend a wildlife vacation, India has many destinations just for you. Safari through rich dense forest and spot exotic animals, camp in raw nature and enjoy the beauty from close quarters. Luxury lies with the style of activities that one can enjoy in the park and the amount of amenities that one can find in the luxury resort. Thus, choose the right wildlife park based on the season of your visit and the best luxury resort, which is close to the park.

The resorts that are far away from the national park do not hold many amenities liked with activities in the park, leading to disappointment. We have jotted down the top ten wildlife parks in India and the style of resorts and amenities that are found inside or near the park.

We have mentioned only the resorts that have maximum amenities and services in link with the national park activities.

1. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Aman-I-Khas Resort

Aman-I-Khas Resort

Oberoi Vanyavilas,

Oberoi Vanyavilas,

Famous as an iconic destination for spotting wildlife and birdwatching, this reserve is even holds a definite place in luxury train itineraries. You can choose wildlife resorts like Oberoi Vanyavilas, Aman-i-Khas and others to enjoy a picture-perfect vacation with exotic features like private garden, spa treatments, safari option from the hotel, early morning game drive and much more. Apart from these, resorts hold cliché facilities and attractions.

2. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Samode Safari Lodge in Bandhavgarh National Park

Taj Mahua Kothi

 

Samode Safari Lodge

Samode Safari Lodge

Located in Madhya Pradesh, this national park is famous for luxury taste in a rural touch. You can find many luxury accommodations like Taj Hotels, Samode Safari Lodge and others. Enjoy jungle safari in private jeeps. People prefer scaling the place on cycle to enjoy adrenaline-pumping time. Cycle and other gears are available in many resorts. Some resorts even provide guided tours for those who love to venture into the park. With resort-style elements, comfortable stay is guaranteed with in-room heating, minibar, yoga sessions, authentic desi games and others.

3. Nagarhole National Park

Orange County

Orange County

Located in the exotic Nilgiri Biosphere, Nagarhole National Park is a haven for adventure lovers for hiking, trekking, wildlife spotting and much more. Located in Kabini, luxury resorts like Orange County. Apart from modern amenities and plush luxury inside the resort, you can enjoy the view of River Kabini, take up boat dining or boat ride and others. Many resorts holdravel desk that provide services including safari to the park and sightseeing at surrounding areas.

4. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Spice Village

Spice Village

Luxury elements start within the national park, here. You can enjoy water rafting, short trekking, night patrol boating and many others. You can find numerous luxury resorts like Spice Village, Taj Garden Retreat and others to enjoy the ultimate value of the landscape. These resorts are located within spice plantations like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and others. This exotic landscape gives a luxurious accommodation. Apart from cliché resort amenities, you can enjoy strolling through spice plantation, visit Ayurveda center for signature therapies, water safari and many others.

5. Gir Forest, Gujarat

Taj Gateway Hotel

Taj Gateway Hotel

An ideal paradise for luxury wildlife holiday is Gujarat.  The Gir Forest overlooking the Hiran River is the best place to relax. You can find resorts within the premises of the park making it easier to access many activities like trekking, safari and others. Many top notch resorts like Taj Gateway provides a good view of the forest from the room. These resorts have the tribal style of accommodation which keeps you as close to nature as possible.

6. Jim Corbett National Park

Corbett Leela Vilas

Corbett Leela Vilas

Jim Corbett National Park is attracting thousands of international and local tourists every year for safari, trekking and other thrilling activities. Near the park, you can find many resorts to stay like Leela Vilas. Choosing such resort will open you up to many interesting activities provided exclusively by the hotel authorities in collaboration with the park. You can also enjoy other range of services and amenities inside the resort.

7. Kaziranga Resort

Kaziranga Resort

Kaziranga Resort

Famous for spotting one-horned rhino, elephant safari, jeep safari and mesmerizing landscape, Kaziranga National Park is an important tourist destination and honeymoon spot in Assam. This is the reason why you can find many interesting resorts, which provide travel assistance, sightseeing tours, folk dance performances, jeep safari from the hotel, trekking tour with guides and much more. With the help of resort staff, you can enjoy the national park in more adventurous ways without foregoing comfort.

8. Sunderban National Park

Sunderban Mangrove Retreat

Sunderban Mangrove Retreat

Sunderban National Park is famous for mangrove forest, Bengal tigers, swamp landform and others. This is the least place to expect luxury. With eco-friendly resorts near the edge of the forest like Sunderban Mangrove Retreat, you can enjoy serene locality, pampering services and much more.

9. Bandipur Tiger Reserve

The Serai

The Serai

Bandipur National Park is a tiger reserve famous for safari, spotting tiger and others. Apart from enjoying the park, you can find many resorts with great view of the mountains. Some resorts like The Serai provides massages, safari arrangement, gift shop and others. You can also find amenities needed for enjoying the park like mosquito repellent, umbrella and others.

10. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary

Chandra Mahal Haveli

Chandra Mahal Haveli

There is a reason to why this sanctuary has its place in many luxury train itineraries. The richness of this place is not just about birdlife, landscape and nature. You can enjoy many carved Haveli accommodations near the park for a royal time. Many resorts like Chandra Mahal Haveli provides many leisure amenities like travel desk, baby siting, Jacuzzi, massage service and many others. You can also find guides to hire from the travel desk for an informed tour.

These are just the top ten spots to enjoy luxury wildlife holiday. You can find numerous wildlife resorts and retreat spots that are lined with activities and accessories that will keep you busy with the nature.

Although November to March is the tourism season for India, these national parks have different peak attraction time depending on the climate, type of animals and so on. Choose the right season to visit the place.

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