Bespoke wildlife luxury experiences for the New Year
The HinduSighting a Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild leaves a lasting and profound impact, and tourists from far and wide come to India in the hope of seeing one. “Watching a tiger in the wild is exhilarating,” says wildlife photographer Joydeep Mondal who runs Wildchasers India, curating bespoke wildlife experiences for discerning travellers. Manav Khanduja, director of Pugdundee Safaris, which operates seven eco-conscious luxury resorts in India, says that they encourage their guests to visit local village homes and experience rural customs. Eco-conscious luxury Keyur Joshi, founder of Tipai by Wildlife Luxuries, employs locals from the village to work at his forest villas and pool residences located adjacent to the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. Keyur says, “With no hospitality industry baggage, we were free to reimagine everything that a sustainable luxury stay could be, from design to customised experiences for each guest.” Wildlife Luxuries offers bespoke luxury villa accommodations with natural pools free of chemicals.