
Viv's India
Being different is our forte and wildlife our passion. We hope to share with you our fascination and enthusiasm for Incredible India and encourage you to visit one of the world’s most exciting destinations. To do our best to touch nature in a way that will give back to the ecosystems around us, we include a donation to support the lodges, camps, national parks and guardians that benefit l...ocal communities by providing employment and enhancing understanding of the worthiness of their cause.
Responsible Travel
Tourism should be a positive force! Our sense of responsibility, when recommending clients a wilderness experience, is to make them aware of the footsteps they are taking. For many clients this means changing travel habits to assess their impact on the environment and local cultures. We should all act in a positive way so as to benefit the destination. We like to think locally, tread lightly and wisely and leave without a trace, but thoroughly satisfied! We are a little on the wild side!PHOTO GALLERY
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RECOMMENDED PARKS & SANCTUARIES

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh is set amongst the Vindya Hills of Madhya Pradesh and consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km.

Corbett Tiger Reserve
Named after the famous hunter, naturalist and author Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment, Corbett is the oldest national park in India.

Chitwan National Park
World famous as one of the first parks to see tigers regularly in the 1970’s, the rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park has earned its status as a World Heritage Site as one of the last survivi

Panna Tiger Reserve
Originally a hunting reserve, owned by the Maharaja of Panna, the boundary of the 540 sq. km park is marked by the broad and rocky River Ken which flows through the Vindhya range in Madhya Pradesh tow

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
Ranthambhore National Park is part of the much large 1333sq km Ranthambhore Tiger reserve, in the Sawai Madhopur district of Eastern Rajasthan.

Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
Nagarhole is a combination of two Kannada terms, 'Nagara' meaning 'Cobra' and 'Hole' meaning 'River'. This National Park has been named after the river 'Nagarhole' which snakes through its rich tropic

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is arguably one of India’s most exciting Tiger reserves, a forest that used to be famous as a favourite of shikari’s or hunters.

Satpura Tiger Reserve
Satpura National Park is one of India’s finest Tiger reserves, and was the winner in 2010 of the TOFT Wildlife Tourism Award for ‘most visitor friendly’ wildlife destinations.

Pench Tiger Reserve
Since 1992 Pench has been included under the umbrella of Project Tiger as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.

Coorg Valley
Coorg, also known by its local name Kodagu, is a district of Karnataka. The region spans about 4,100 square kilometres on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats of Southwestern Karnataka.

Sundarbans National Park
The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, measuring about 40,000 sq km across India and Bangladesh, making it the largest active delta in the world ...

Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Famous for its significant tiger and elephant population and protected sandalwood trees, Bandipur National Park is one of India's most delightful wildlife sanctuaries.

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Set in the scenic Jhandi Dhar hills in the Himalayas, Binsar was the summer capital of the erstwhile Chand Rajas who ruled Kumaon between the 11th and 18thcenturies AD.

Keoladeo National Park
Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a World Heritage Site near the town of Bharatphur in Rajasthan.

Rajaji National Park
Spread over 820 square kilometres and located near the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, Rajaji National Park was formed in 1983 by merging three ..

Bardia National Park
Bardia National Park is the largest of Nepal’s Protected Areas, covering 968 sq kms in the western terai region of the country.

Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha is considered by some as the India’s greatest park, an excellent habitat for many mammals and bird species.

National Chambal Sanctuary
National Chambal Sanctuary, named after one of India’s cleanest and longest rivers Chambal, covers an area of 1240 sq kms across the three states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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Recommended Lodges
IN Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Tree House Hideaway, Pugdundee Safaris
Tree House Hideaway is located in 21 acres of forested land with five private tree houses, held up by stilts, each set in its own tree from where you exist amongst the birds and tree-bound mammals of the surrounding jungle.

Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari
The name Mahua Kothi draws its inspiration from the fragrant mahua or butter tree. The lodge is set in 40 acres of grounds and the original homestead has been tastefully renovated.

Kings Lodge, Pugdundee Safaris
The lodge is set in a beautiful meadowed estate between rolling hills on two sides of the park. Thoughtfully designed with sensitivity and in harmony with the native features, you feel at peace surrounded by lush meadows, wooded hills and clear skies.
IN Corbett Tiger Reserve

Jim’s Jungle Retreat – Seek the Tiger, Find the Jungle
Committed to responsible tourism, with active involvement of the local community, Jim’s Jungle Retreat offers its guests an exciting, educative and uplifting experience in the buffer forests of Corbett.
IN Chitwan National Park

Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
A short bullock-cart ride from the Narayani River, the natural boundary between Chitwan National Park and the surrounding townships, takes you to the doors of Tharu Lodge.

Barahi Jungle Lodge
Set on the northern banks of the Rapti River, its glorious location looks out over the tall golden grasslands and verdant forest and green hills of Chitwan National Park.
IN Panna Tiger Reserve

Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari
Pashan Garh is built at the top of a small hill in 200 acres of wilderness adjoining Panna Tiger Reserve with far-reaching views of the tiger forest and a large waterhole that has been host to numerous big cats and antelopes.
IN Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve

Khem Villas
Owned by Dr. Goverdhan Singh, son of legendary Park Director, Fateh Singh Rathore and his charming wife, Usha, Khem Villas is a very comfortable and family-run stay in 25 acres of restored farmlands.

The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort
For those who demand the sumptuous home comforts, The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort is just your abode. Spread over twenty acres of landscaped gardens, it has a number of palatial tents with finely embroidered canopies and private walled gardens, a large waterhole and lounge areas fit for a Maharaja.
IN Nagarhole Tiger Reserve

Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kabini
Cleverly inspired in design by the Kadu Kuruba Hadis, the local tribal village homestead, this picturesque wilderness resort is bordered on two sides by the Kabini reservoir
IN Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

Svasara Jungle Lodge
Set over ten acres of land near the Kolara tribal hamlet, Svasara is a Sanskrit word meaning nest, which is exactly what the lodge aims to offer - a place of security and belonging that exists in harmony with its natural surroundings.
IN Satpura Tiger Reserve

Reni Pani Jungle Lodge
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge is a cleverly designed conservation and wildlife lodge run by a family who are seasoned Bhopali hoteliers. This beautiful lodge is located in pristine forest close to Satpura National Park.

Forsyth Lodge
Forsyth Lodge’s founders pioneered Satpura’s rise to prominence, helping to catalyse its more innovative approach to nature tourism. This stylish lodge set in a once barren tract of 44 acres of farmland is now a restored forest with grassy meadows, alive again with birds and wildlife, reflecting their original passion.

Denwa Backwater Escape, Pugdundee Safaris
Denwa Backwater Escape is the latest enterprise in an expanding portfolio of Pugdundee’s stylish lodges and overlooks the mesmerising backwaters of a dam built on Denwa River.
IN Pench Tiger Reserve

Baghvan, A Taj Safari
Located on the edge of the Pench Tiger Reserve, Baghvan is aptly named after India’s iconic Royal Bengal Tiger.

Pench Tree Lodge, Pugdundee Safaris
The unique Pench Tree Lodge is set in one of the least explored areas on the northern borders of the Pench National Park, close to the picturesque village of Sarahiri.
IN Sundarbans National Park

Tora Eco Resort & Life Experience Centre
Tora Eco Resort sits on Bali Island surrounded by paddy fields on the banks of the river Gumdi. The lodge is a unique and authentic community project designed to give travellers

Sunderban Tiger Camp
Located on Dayapur Island on the banks of the River Pitchkhali opposite the mangrove reserve, this camp is a comfortable resort for exploring the region’s fascinating mangrove forests, myriad islands and fascinating wildlife.
IN Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Dhole’s Den Resort
Not unlike a very contemporary glassfronted Alpine villa, this is Karthik Davey and his wife Ingrid’s holiday home. Dhole Den gets its name from the Asiatic wild dogs that frequent the area, together with elephant herds and big cats from the bordering park.
IN Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Mary Budden Estate
Mary Budden Estate is a boutique homestay located in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and is named after its last known inhabitant Ms. Mary Budden
IN Keoladeo National Park

The Birder’s Inn
The Birder’s Inn is run by Tirath Singh, an avid bird watcher and naturalist. Located a mere stone’s throw from the entrance to the park, the lodge offers 24 spacious rooms that overlook lush gardens.
IN Rajaji National Park
IN Bardia National Park

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge
Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge helped put Bardia National Park on the wildlife map many years ago and today continues to offer the same warm Nepalese hospitality in a beautiful setting, nature’s home to its array of creatures great and small.
IN Kanha Tiger Reserve

Singinawa Jungle Lodge
Located in 110 acres of reclaimed and restored jungle, Singinawa is appropriately named in Sherpa language meaning ‘Protectors of the Sacred Forest’.

Kanha Earth Lodge, Pugdundee Safaris
Kanha Earth Lodge is tucked into 16 acres of reforested lands, adjoining the buffer forests of Kanha. Lying close to a small quintessential village community and rich farmlands,

Banjaar Tola, A Taj Safari
Banjaar Tola is a plush jungle safari lodge situated on the banks of the Banjaar River. With its own unique identity celebrating the Bastar and Dogra art from nearby Chhattisgarh,

Kanha Jungle Lodge
Naturalist and old timers Tarun and Dimple Bhati have run the Kanha Jungle lodge for over fifteen years, as part of Tiger Resorts Group
IN National Chambal Sanctuary

Mela Kothi – The Chambal Safari Lodge
Ram Pratap Singh and his wife Anu have turned their run down inheritance, Mela Kothi, into a lovingly restored homely lodge nestled in 35 sprawling acres of scenic woodlands.