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Best time to be there

From October to March the weather is refreshingly cool with minimal rainfall in most places. India's main festivals also take place during this time, such as the Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan, the Republic Day of India and Holi, the festival of colours.

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Delhi/Chennai/Mumbai/Bangalore

flying time

8 hours 20 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +5 1/2 hours

Visas

Required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area




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Suggested Wildlife accommodation

Aman i Khas 

Aman-i-Khas, Ranthambore

There are 15 exclusive air-conditioned tents with spacious interiors designed in Mughal style with sitting/dining area, bed and bathroom separated by cotton drapes. View the local wildlife, including tiger...

Baghvan lounge 

Baghvan, Pench National Park

Twelve stand-alone suites each has a machan (a covered rooftop platform) which is perfect for romantic sleep-outs...

Banjaar Tola Tented Suite 

Banjaar Tola, Kanha National Park

Eighteen tented suites are set on raised platforms, their wide glass doors opening onto private decks overlooking the river, offering panoramic views of the wilderness beyond.

Forsyth's Satpura 

Forsyth's Satpura

Located on the edge of Satpura Tiger Reserve, Forsyth’s focuses on the wilderness experience of the park in conjunction with the local communities. As well as the prolific birdlife...

Infinity Corbett Wilderness 

Infinity Corbett Wilderness

Corbett National Park was established in 1936 and was India’s first tiger reserve. The park is famous for its diversity of flora and fauna and boasts a birding list of 580 species...

Mahua Kothi bedroom 

Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh National Park

Twelve kutiyas (jungle village huts) are accessed through private courtyards. The open kitchen provides a warm welcome, where you can watch butter being churned, Masala ground by hand...

Pashan Garh stone cottage 

Pashan Garh, Panna National Park

The airy architecture of the twelve stone cottages creates the impression of a summer pavilion of yesteryear. Delicious Indian fare is prepared by expert chefs...

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Sher bagh, Ranthambore  

Sher Bagh is set amidst lush trees on a private estate overlooking a valley and escarpment.The camp consists of comfortable bedroom tents with verandahs and bathrooms and lots of secluded spaces in....

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Shergarh Tented Camp, Kanha Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Set amongst woodland overlooking a lake, Shergarh is an exclusive tented camp at the southern edge of the Kanha Tiger Reserve.

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The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambore  

The Oberoi Hotel's Vanyavilás resort is a perfect location to relax for a few days. Accommodation is provided in spacious, elegant, air-conditioned tents. The hotel has its own watchtower overlooking the reserve which...