A wonderful, laid-back wildlife lodge owned by one of India’s most dedicated tiger campaigners: film-maker, photographer and writer Belinda Wright. It’s as informative as it is relaxing to stay in this jungle setting just 3km from Khatia gate, where wildlife discussions follow excellent communal meals and guests retire to delightful rustic-chic cottages slightly scented with the essence of colonial days.
Nature abounds in the fenceless grounds where langurs and chitals make regular appearances, only to be outshone by an occasional tiger or leopard (ask to look at the on-site camera-trap pictures). Expert, professional and charming staff can guide you on varied walks and excursions, and you can also swim in the river with Tara, the camp’s memorable sexagenarian elephant, a truly extraordinary experience. Founded back in 1982, this was India's first-ever wildlife lodge and is run on an ecosensitive, not-for-profit basis, with profits channelled to numerous local community causes.