In India, there are some excellent jungle lodges that offer life-changing experiences with wildlife. When going for a safari, the lodge you pick is crucial because each location has its own significance. If you are looking to spot some beautiful wildlife, here is a list of the best reserves and properties in India.

1. The Grand Dragon Ladakh

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This hotel in Leh is a local landmark that offers rooms with breathtaking views of the Shanti Stupa, the Khardung La Pass, the Leh Palace, and the snow-capped Stok Kangri Mountains. You can go outside to look for the snow leopards, blue sheep, and mountain wolfs or take a double-humped Bactrian camel safari in the Himalayas during the summer.

2. Aahana The Corbett Wilderness

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A luxurious eco-resort is situated in a location covered in greenery, providing a strolling room for the park’s wildlife that can be observed from your room, just outside Corbett Tiger Reserve. You can choose to go take a safari with elephants and visit the naturopathy clinic to heal your body and mind at the end of the day.

3. The Oberoi Vanyavilas

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The five-star tented resort is close to Ranthambore National Park and provides an opulent base to explore the animal sanctuary. Visit Ranthambore Fort in the morning, or stay in and make use of the hotel’s amenities. Visit the spa, take a stroll around the lake, or head to the observation tower for Champagne and a view of the jungle encircling the property.

4. Aman-i-Khás

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Aman-i-Khás is a Mughal-style camp adjacent to Ranthambore National Park in a brushwood forest. Complete solitude is guaranteed by the 10 roomy air-conditioned tents erected on concrete plinths. Don’t forget to join the hotel’s organised tiger safari or ride a camel to Ranthambore Fort.

5. Sher Bagh

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The luxury resort, one of the first camps of its kind, is reminiscent of the safari camps that former royals used to frequent in the 1920s. With refurbished jeeps and excellent guides, the hotel offers an amazing safari experience. The property has 12 hand-stitched canvas tents. Moreover, their luxury suite has a garden and an open-air tree shower, whereas the Royal Suite has its own private heated pool. Make sure to experience the hotel’s outdoor spa service while relaxing under a peepul tree.