After the madness of the wedding, runaway to the hills, hide in the woods, let nature throw a blanket of star-lit forests over you and wake you up to brand new dawn with birdsong. Think intimate residences, scenic grounds, cool pools, spa treatments, jungle drives, dining under the stars and more. Take your pick from any of these five green experiences and start your married life making memories in the wild.
Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh National Park
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Spread over 40 acres of grounds just 20 minutes outside the Bandhavgarh National Park, the Mahua Kothi Lodge is perfectly secluded. The original Kothi has been beautifully renovated and the guest accommodation features brand new amenities.
Romantic Must Do:
Savour martini with dinner by a bonfire under the sprawling cover of the mahua tree. Or, sit on the terrace of your ‘Kothi’ or homestead, pulling on an aromatic hookah or hubble-bubble as you watch the sky turn shades of pink to purple at dusk. Later, enjoy the light-pollution free night sky and brush up on your star-gazing.
Baghvan, Pench National Park
Tour my India
The Pench National Park is a dry, deciduous forest of predominantly teak trees and meandering jungle streams. Baghvan is only ten minutes away from the deep heart of the Indian jungle. With twelve charming standalone suites along a picturesque nullah (seasonal riverbed), the resort is rendered almost invisible by a canopy of old, shady forest trees. Each suite is spacious enough to evoke the feeling of your own private bungalow with an irresistible 1950’s ambience conjured up by the cream cement screed floors and interior colours in copper and pale turquoise.
Romantic Must Do :
An evening on the deck of your cottage, overlooking the seasonal tributary, by a table for two set with flower petals, a candlelit dinner and your own private butler. Watch out for the odd giant flying squirrel and if you’re lucky, you’re in for a breathtaking acrobatic performance!
Banjaar Tola, Kanha National Park
Trip Advisor
Situated on the banks of the Banjaar River, overlooking the heart of Kanha National Park in the Maikal Hills of the Satpura Range, the Banjaar Tola Safari Lodge is situated in the east of Madhya Pradesh. The atmosphere in these ensuite tents is light, ethereal and natural.
Romantic Must Do:
Enjoy a relaxing couple spa treatment in the wilderness, in the privacy of your tent, on your own deck overlooking the river or the swimming pool.
Pashan Garh, Panna National Park
Call of the wild
Nestled in the Vindhya Hills, Panna is lazily spread over the districts of Panna and Chattarpur in Madhya Pradesh. This lodge is a cluster of 12 stone cottages at the peak of a small hill allowing for magnificent views over the canopy of the forest and a large waterhole nearby that is host to tigers and antelope. The architecture at the lodge draws inspiration from the traditional dry-packed stone houses of the region.
Romantic Must Do:
Sit down in a cosy palanquin under the starry skies, one hundred lanterns around or take a river cruise on the picturesque, serene Ken River with your spouse. You’ll watch water birds dive and see the large Mugger crocodiles basking on the banks.
Meghauli Serai, Chitwan National Park
Agoda
The legendary Taj Safaris journey continues with its newest jungle lodge in the iconic Chitwan National Park, Nepal. On the edge of the Rapti River, the riverside villas and river-view rooms are a serene getaway with an activity roster curated to thrill you with wildlife encounters by day and nights full of carefully planned surprises!
Romantic Must Do :
Canoeing – Float down the picturesque Rapti River enjoying beautiful views of the Himalayan foothills and spot rhinos, gharials and birdlife.
