gINKgo I RARE Newsletter I Vol 16

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Curations for ‘conscious’ travel!

RARE’s Friends of the Forest Collection is further enhanced with Endhania Bungalow close to Gir and Khem Villas in Ranthambore. Dera Amer’s unique glamping outisde Jaipur and Sariska offer very private experiences while Neeralaya by the Beas near Kullu once again beckons the nature lover. Intrigued?

Endhania Bungalow, Gir, Gujarat

A home on a hill. Jungle all around you. And the roar of the lion seems right next to you. Endhania Bungalow in Junagadh is a hop, skip and jump from Sasan Gir. An intimate heritage stay with just six rooms, the remote location makes it ideal not just for wildlife enthusiasts, but also for those wanting to get away from the concrete jungles.

Khem Villas, Ranthambhore, Rajasthan

Want to tread softly and give back to the community? Staying at Khem Villas ensures just that. A stellar example in Responsible Tourism, Khem Villas is sophisticated and elegant, yet feels like a part of nature. A haven of tranquillity, the regeneration of land over many decades allows the jungle to occasionally come calling at the camp. Enjoy safaris into the park and nature walks; should you have some time, indulge in the unique Age Veda Spa or simply be a part of the many initiatives Khem Villas has undertaken

Dera Amer – Your Own Safari Camp, Jaipur & Sariska, Rajasthan

Imagine befriending not one, not two but three gentle elephants! A vision to be gentle to both wild and domestic animals, Dera Amer is glamping done right. The Swiss Canvas Tents are reminiscent of colonial safari style camps and provide all creature comforts. The rehabilitated elephants are a big part of the experience of staying here, one can bathe them, dine with them or walk with them. The Dera Amer glamping experience are private on request camps curated in a private wilderness area outside Jaipur and also in the forests of Sariska.

Neeralaya, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

ay we share a secret? Discover your little house by the river Beas somewhere between Kullu and Manali. Surrounded by Himalayan forest, the river in full flow, a generous tree cover and a haven for birders, Neeralaya is the quintessential vacation home in the hill. What with charming timber and stone cottages and private villas, the winter sun urges you to stay out all day long and read like you haven’t in a long time. Let nature envelope you