Hey guys,
I’m curious to know your thoughts on India as a luxury travel destination. Would you think of India as a great place to visit? Why or why not? Since India is known for its wildlife, would you consider going there for a wildlife experience?
I’m a wildlife photographer in India, and I’d love to hear about how people plan their trips to India, especially if they’re looking for a luxury wildlife experience.
Thanks in advance!
I’ve been to Pench and stayed at Baghvan, a Taj Safari for 10 days.
The experience was incredible. We had a private chef who catered to all our needs. One day, I wanted cookies, and they had them ready in just 15 minutes! They asked every day what we wanted to eat and made sure we got exactly that. They even packed us amazing breakfasts for our early morning safaris. Our Canter was private with its own guide and driver.
The villas are small (only about 12) so every detail was taken care of. The rooms were beautiful, and the machan on the top felt like you were living in the forest.
The open-air shower area can be a bit scary because of monkeys, but we never had any problems.
We saw 8 tigers, 3 leopards, and even a snake fight between two king cobras!
Did you book through someone or did you do it yourself?
We booked it ourselves.
For wildlife, Madhya Pradesh in central India is the place to be. There are great luxury accommodations near national parks where you can go on safaris. If you’re looking for a luxury trip, there are lots of options with excellent services. I’m a travel consultant based in MP and I plan luxury trips for clients. Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of tigers and other wildlife species.
Bandhavgarh is my second home! I visit at least three times a year. The sightings are amazing. Kanha is fantastic too!
That’s awesome! Where else are you exploring now? As for your question about India being a luxury travel destination, most people prefer mid-range luxury, but some want the full luxury experience with great stays, food, activities, and convenience.
I want to visit some of the smaller reserves, like Sanjay Dubri, Bori, etc. In your experience, which places do luxury travelers prefer in India?
Ranthambore, Jim Corbett, Bandhavgarh.
The places you’re interested in are less commercial and offbeat. I can help plan something for you if you want.
I actually went to India for a photography trip, focusing a lot on wildlife. India was amazing for that. We went up to Ladakh and explored the region. I saw a lot of cool wildlife, including many yaks.
Did you go to Central India? It’s great for tigers and leopards. How was your experience in Ladakh? Did you get to see any snow leopards?
No, I only visited Ladakh and Mumbai. I’d love to go back to India and see more of it. It’s such a beautiful place, and I really loved it.
I didn’t see any snow leopards, though. I definitely tried!
Snow leopards are pretty elusive! What made you choose Ladakh as your destination?
Good question. My partner and his dad had spent a lot of time there. I’m not sure why they started going, but it seemed like a great place to visit.
Ladakh is such a cool place!
You should consider visiting Central India for wildlife and photography next time. It’s one of the best destinations for that.
Ladakh is one of my favorite places too. The landscape and region are unique and offer more than just wildlife tours. Snow leopard expeditions are best done in winter (Dec-March) because of the cold, but the experience is unforgettable. Let me know if you’re planning to visit India again. I’d be happy to help plan it for you.
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