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| WALKING IN INDIA |
| Walk in India - reflect and commune with nature. Base yourself at one of the delightfully secluded, luxurious yet unusual, places and take day walks into the hills or the local villages and experience the abundance of flora and fauna accompanied by a friendly member of staff, or simply chillout. Personal service is key at these resorts. In addition to the magical resorts mentioned below we also recommend Palace Kawardha in Chhattisgarh, Windermere Estate amongst the cardamom plantations in South India the only natural habitat of the Sandalwood Trees - which should not be missed. Also try out the Shakti resort walks in Almora ,Sikkim, Himachal and Ladakh. |
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Glenburn Tea Estate, near Darjeeling – two rivers and a valley, two leaves and a bud, acre upon acre of rolling tea bush and forest, a house on a hill, a Himalayan sunrise. Also stay on the banks of the two meandering rivers, Rungeet and Rung Dung, for fishing, white water rafting or just relaxing. Explore the forest across the river Rungeet, a bird watcher’s paradise. Hike to a village of the old royal kingdom of Sikkim which is accessed via a hanging bridge across the river. Visit the neighbouring villages and soak in the mood, the people. For the energetic a 30km trek to Darjeeling is rewarding – you can of course do all or some of this – and other treks - in a four wheel drive vehicle. |
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Tranquil - situated high in the coffee growing areas of the Western Ghats. The old plantation bungalow has been carefully restored with large, luxurious rooms. You are invited to share the living and dining room with the hosts. Walk among the coffee plantation, a delight for bird watchers, take leisurely walks into the hills or simply enjoy the garden by the pool. |
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Green Magic Resort – Set in the rainforest of Wayanad National Park, this resort is a naturalist’s paradise. 8 cottages have been designed with ethnic eco-friendly materials. There are even two tree houses (one of these on two levels) set amongst a hundred foot high canopy of the ficus tree – with their own bathrooms and balcony – providing a bird’s eye view of the surrounding rain forest. Visit Sultan’s battery, Edakul Caves and Kewra Island (a must for bird watchers), walk in the rain forest accompanied by a friendly member of staff, ride on the resident elephant or simply chillout. |
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| Chhatrasagar - Nimaj, Rajasthan – surrounded by farmland and villages this is a truly magical place for the romantic, comprising of 11 luxury tents, with marble and slate bathrooms and hot water too, pitched on a dam, overlooking a lake, home to over 250 species of migratory birds (seasonal). Accompanied by one of your hosts explore the farm, local temples and villages and experience rural Rajasthan in a way that few other places allow you to. |
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Kalmatia Sangam –set in the heart of the Kumaon Hills near Almora – affords the adventurous soul with breathtaking Himalayan views, scenic treks and unspoilt surroundings. The resort is a collection of hillside cottages, scattered among the pine trees, each individually different with views and space galore. Take a delightful walk among the trees planted by the owners, you can even collect your own mushrooms and herbs in season. |
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| Wild Flower Hall – Mashobra, near Shimla – a luxury resort 1,000ft above Shimla in a dense oak and pine jungle, it gives magnificent views of the valleys and mountain peaks. A ride in the toy train from Kalka to Shimla (or by road) takes you to the resort 3km away from Shimla. There are many walks around the surrounding hills and forests or trek around Shimla – The Glen 4km west of Scandal Point, Summer Hill 5km away, Sankat Mochan 7km away has a Hanuman temple and fine views of Shimla, Tara Devi temple 10km from Shimla. |
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Staying On Sightseeing
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