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Chandera Kothi, Orchha
Surrounded by farmlands with a clear view of river Betwa and the forest beyond, Chandera Kothi is a homestay built using locally available resources, Vedic paint and bricks sourced from old houses in hamlets nearby. The five room property is an ideal place situated in the lap of nature, just over an hour’s drive from Orchha. Simple, age-old family recipes are cooked in their home kitchen with organic produce mostly grown on their farm. Guests can choose to meditate, exercise, walk through the village, or explore the rich history and architecture of Orchha.
Weaving it into an itinerary
Routing: Delhi – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Chitrakoot – Allahabad – Varanasi – Delhi
Tadoba Jungle Camp, Tadoba, Maharashtra
Located very close to the Irai reservoir is the eco-conscious rustic resort of Tadoba Jungle Camp. This resort is the perfect stay for an authentic adventure with a focus on sustainability and the local community. Each of the twelve cottages are located on an elevated platform with a 180-degree view of the Tadoba Andhari National Park landscape. The interiors have wooden and bamboo decor that gives every living space a unique character. It takes just 10 minutes' drive to the Moharli Gate and 15 minutes to the buffer gates of Agarzari and Dewada. Guests can also supplement their safaris with other remarkable experiences. Take a walk in the buffer zone while enjoying the rustic nature and occasional call of birds, experience a fabulous boating trip on the Irai reservoir, enjoy a village tour and meet the locals or cycle through the lush green forests around the resort. Bonfires and special evening meals can be arranged under the stars in the bush or by candlelight at the poolside.
Weaving it into an itinerary
Routing: Mumbai – Tadoba – Pench – Kanha – Jabalpur – Delhi
The Terraces Resort and Spa, Lalitpur, Nepal
The Terraces Resort and Spa is perched on the southern rim of the Kathmandu Valley. The property offers 16 deluxe rooms, 28 standard rooms and 2 suites with a terrace balcony. The external appearance of The Terraces was inspired by millennia-old monastery architecture. Guests can choose to dine at the local Nepali kitchen, pool bar and grill, or BBQ area. The property is a green oasis with an organic herb and produce garden flanked by indigenous forests. From hiking, cycling and dirt bike tracks around the property to village tours and helicopter rides to Everest Base Camp, and there are plenty of ways to spend your time. Guests can head to the spa and wellness centre after a swim in the infinity pool or a vigorous gym session.
Weaving it into an itinerary
Routing: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Chitwan – Kathmandu
