House in the Wild
Experience a lodge steeped in regal Indian tradition and architecture, with depictions of figures featuring the regions rich, wildlife population. The airy, main lounge invites weary travelers to unwind around massive fireplaces and leads out to a large wooden deck area. Large, shaded deck loungers surround the open air swimming pool that offers a refreshing respite from the Indian sun. Samode Safari Lodge has a necklace of private villas strung around the main lodge building. Each villa has an elegant living area with a spacious lounge, a bedroom with a modern en-suite bath, a dressing area, a unique open-air bath court and a private verandah with a view.
Dining is an indulgent treat and a daily surprise – different menu, different venue – either indoors or alfresco. Enjoy gourmet dining at the main restaurant; barbecues around a campfire, a table set for you out in the bushes; long lazy poolside meals, or romantic dining in the privacy of your own villa. Exciting cuisine and excellent wines await you. The picnics are a special treat – be prepared for thoughtful service under the sky and the trees – the very air adding flavor to your food.
Adventurous travelers will enjoy game drives and safaris through the Bandhavgarth National Park, home to the rare striped, copper tiger. Samode Safari Lodge promises authentic Indian hospitality, spectacular views of the emerald forest and a true Indian safari adventure. What we love about Samode Safari Lodge: Open air baths under the glittering Indian sky, awash with aroma’s that travel from the bouquet garden Early morning jogs along village trails, encased within a breathtaking natural setting Traditional Indian curries that burst with flavors and burn with fragrant spice.
Samode Safari Lodge has 12 independent villas spread across the expansive property, boasting elegant living areas, private verandas, colorful suites with soft linens atop large beds, and art décor bathrooms with modern amenities, animations painted across the walls and open air baths.
Explore the exceptional Bandhavgarh National Park, which is home to a large number of India’s tigers. An essential stop on any serious tiger safari, Bandhavgarh National Park is renowned for one of India’s highest concentrations of this magnificent animal.
A relatively small park with a thriving tiger population, it offers guests a good chance of encountering the king of the jungle, as well as a selection of other exotic wildlife.
Cradled between the picturesque Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges, Bandhavgarh boasts a breathtaking mixture of dense green valleys and rocky hills. Mixed deciduous forests and woodlands are interspersed with flat grasslands and serene waterholes.
Welcome to India - 10 days/ 9 nights
India is the world’s largest democracy and covers an area of 3,287,263 km2 , stretching from the high Himalayas in the north, to the southern tropical rain forests and flanked by the Arabian Sea in west and the Indian Ocean in the east. In the shape of a triangle, India's topography is greatly varied in that there are deserts and rain forests, much of its land is comprised of fertile river plains and high plateaus. A vast subcontinent of over 1.2 billion people, and contains more different languages, religions, races and cultures than any other country in the world. India offers the traveller a multitude of unique experiences ensuring an unforgettable visit. From the vibrant and bustling markets and extravagant festivals to the serenity of a mountain retreat, India is a destination that will touch your soul. • Highlights of the Itinerary: Wildlife at Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks
At a glance 9 Nights / 10 Days
1 – New Delhi (Days 1 and 10)
2 – Kanha (Days 2 to 5)
3 – Bandhavgarh (Days 6 to 9)
The Trip:
Day 1: Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the New Delhi airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport) by an &Beyond representative and transferred to your hotel Spend 1 night at J.W. Marriott Aerocity Hotel, New Delhi Deluxe Room – BB Basis
Day 2: to Kanha National Park
Early morning transfer to the New Delhi airport for flight to Raipur (6E 2076; IndiGo - Departure: 06h50 | Arrival: 08h40 Economy Class) Met on arrival and transfer to Kanha (an approximately 4-hour drive) Afternoon safari at Kanha National Park by an exclusive jeep Spend 4 nights at Singinawa Jungle Lodge, Kanha Cottage – JP Basis
Days 3 to 5: Kanha National Park Safari
Morning and afternoon safari at Kanha National Park by an exclusive jeep
Day 6: to Bandhavgarh
Morning safari at Kanha National Park by an exclusive jeep. Later drive to Bandhavgarh (an approximately 5 ½-hour drive) Spend 4 nights at Samode Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh Luxury Villas.
Days 7 to 9: Bandhavgarh National Park Safari
Morning and afternoon safari at Bandhavgarh National Park by an exclusive jeep.
Day 10: Departure
Morning safari drive by an exclusive jeep in Bandhavgarh National Park Later you will be chauffeured to the Jabalpur airport (an approximately 4-hour drive) for your flight to New Delhi (6E 5004; IndiGo; Departure: 20h00 | Arrival: 21h45 – Economy Class) Met on arrival and you will be transferred to the international terminal to connect to your onward back home.
