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  • Abundant wildlife

    India's central parks are home to a vast range of species - on any game drive you might see spotted and barking deer, sloth bears, Indian gazelle, numerous bird species and of course the majestic tiger. But India can boast a lot more than this - visitors to the Chambal Sanctuary might spot the rare Gangetic dolphin and the elusive Asiatic lion can be found at Sasan Gir.

    Abundant wildlife

  • Colours

    Whether it's the bright saris and traditional jewellery worn by Indian women, the colourful mounds of spices adorning market stalls, or the soft, pastel pink of a sunset over Agra, every way you turn in India you are confronted by vivid and beautiful colours.

    Colours

  • Delicious food

    As Brits we are famously fond of a curry, but anyone who has been to India will tell you that traditional Indian food is in many ways very different. The subtle and expertly blended herbs and spices create an incredibly tasty meal and the variation of flavours and ingredients between each region is remarkable.

    Delicious food

  • Diverse landscapes

    India has perhaps the greatest diversity of landscape of any country; from the mighty Himalaya range to arid lunar landscapes in Ladakh, forested foothills, tea and spice plantations, deserts, mangrove forests, vast plains, tropical backwaters and remote islands. You won't have to travel far to feel like you are in a completely different world.

    Diverse landscapes

  • Forts and palaces

    From the Mughal forts of Jodhpur and Gwalior to the palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur, there are majestic buildings in every major city. There are also numerous smaller forts and palaces which have been carefully restored, providing an excellent place to stay and experience regal Indian life as it once was.

    Forts and palaces

  • Religious buildings

    India is the meeting place of several different world religions. We can suggest the most important places to visit to enjoy the beauty of ancient Buddhist sculptures or marvel at Hindu temples adorned with the pantheon of colourful gods. Our guides will point out the intricacies of mosque design or explain the meaning of a ceremony in a Sikh gurdwara.

    Religious buildings

  • Train journeys

    Any trip to India should include at least one journey by train. Rail travellers will experience a glimpse of a bygone era, and an overnight journey offers the excitement of waking in your private car to a new and vibrant landscape beyond the window.

    Train journeys

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Accommodation in India: Chambal Safari Lodge

The Chambal Safari Lodge is a friendly, family-owned property set within a sprawling 35-acre heritage plantation. Although simple, the accommodation is clean and every effort has been made to make this lodge as eco-friendly and sympathetic to its surroundings as possible.

Chambal Safari Lodge, Chambal Sanctuary
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Chambal Safari Lodge

Chambal Sanctuary, Rajasthan & the North

The Chambal Safari Lodge, a friendly, family-owned property, is run by birding enthusiasts and conservationists Ram Pratap Singh and his wife Anu. The Lodge is set within a sprawling 35-acre heritage plantation, surrounded by the family's farmland.

The property is split into separate cottage blocks within the woodland surrounding the main house. Each cottage has a verandah which overlooks the farm or the woodland and the main house has a cosy sitting room, library and bar. The kitchen serves authentic 'home cooked' meals with fresh, organically-grown ingredients. Evening bonfires provide a good opportunity to interact with other guests or simply sit back and do a spot of star-gazing.

Chambal Safari Lodge is active in promoting conservation and environment management projects, contributing part of the proceeds from their safaris to the upkeep of these projects. Indigenous trees and shrubs are planted every year to supplement the existing growth and the team at the lodge have helped create check-dams in the ravines and large ponds for collecting and storing rainwater.

In the last couple of years the Singh's own foundation funded 20,000 children from Agra and local schools to participate in environment awareness events and visits to protected areas near Agra, including the National Chambal Sanctuary.

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