vacaysinthewild

Near Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s a farm-to-table dining experience you mustn’t miss. Palaash uses the open-fire techniques of cooking to bring a modern twist to desi classics.

A certified naturalist, Luv Shekhawat created Utsav Camp in Rajasthan’s Alwar, with guidance from his 90-year-old grandfather, a former forest officer. The jungle lodge, which blends sustainability with rustic charm, opens up to the Sariska Tiger Reserve, offering its guests a wildlife experience.

Near Pench National Park, this wilderness camp is dismantled every year before the monsoon, allowing the forest and its wildlife to regenerate. Built by the family behind Project Tiger, the eco-stay uses reclaimed materials, local produce, and minimal infrastructure to create a model where tourism supports conservation — does not compete with it.

When Avantika Chandra and Hans Dalal found themselves looking at an empty piece of land in 2014, they knew it held promise. Today, the Spotted Owlet Homestay in Tadoba, Maharashtra, is helping many wildlife enthusiasts live their eco-friendly life on vacation.

Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat created by couple Champak Deka and Anna-Louise Meynell. Over six years, they have transformed a barren patch of land into a thriving green oasis, promoting cruelty-free silk production and eco-friendly practices.

Conservationist Shatrunjay Pratap Singh abandoned a lucrative career in wine-making to fight mining activities endangering leopard habitats in Rajasthan’s Jawai region. Through his efforts, he founded the Bera Safari Lodge, transforming the area into a safe haven for both wildlife and tourists alike.

Naturalist Imran Khan’s ‘The Ranger’s Lodge’ offers an immersive wilderness experience in Corbett Tiger Reserve, attracting global adventurers seeking a unique blend of tourism and wildlife conservation. Amidst lush surroundings, guests here can enjoy safaris, birdwatching, and their local cuisine.

Anu Dillon Singh and her husband Ram Pratap Singh have transformed Chambal from being a spot that people stayed away from to a hotspot of tourism and culture. The couple started Kothi Mela, a boutique safari lodge, that kickstarted the transformation of the place.

Looking for an eco-friendly homestay in the Nilgiris? Vikram and Anushri Mathias run the gorgeous Jungle Hut, which runs on solar power and recycled water.

Aaranya Resort in Gir, Gujarat was conceptualised by Dhanji Bhai Patel to be an eco-friendly haven for weary travellers who want to get away from city life and relax amid nature.