Places to stay in India's wildlife & national parks

Renowned as one of the finest properties in India, the Oberoi Vanyavilas offers unparalleled, personalised service and luxury, tented accommodation on the edge of the Ranthambore National Park, one of the world's best tiger-viewing regions.

Known in the luxury travel world for their unrivalled African safari experiences, &Beyond bring the same values to the Indian wilderness with this jungle lodge. Surrounded by dense forest, with birdsong weaving through the canopy, Baghvan is the perfect place from which to view India’s wildlife.

A luxury tented safari camp, Banjaar Tola – A Taj Safari, Kanha National Park offers game drives, a great family programme, and exceptional accommodation

The Maharajas’ Express combines some of India’s most enticing destinations with a raft of Raj-like experiences, from champagne breakfasts at the Taj Mahal to travelling by canopied camel cart for sundowners in the sand dunes of Bikaner.

Proud staff and decadent interiors make the Palace on Wheels – India’s answer to the Orient Express – the ideal way of seeing the forts and desert landscapes of historic Rajasthan.

Located on the outskirts of Ranthambore and close to the park entrance, this jungle camp is environmentally sensitive and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the the national park. Indian, Western and Oriental cuisine is all on offer, while everything is vegetarian and organic.