Explore the jungles and forts, be hosted warmly by the Hill Tribe communities of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh or visit the golden Thar desert in Rajasthan and its palaces. Discover a wealth of wildlife and stay in welcoming villages
The central states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh form the beautiful heart of India. Landscapes of undulating, forested hills, venerated winding rivers and magnificent temples delight the eye. It is a land that tribal communities have husbanded for generations with their deep knowledge of the natural world. This too has always been the realm of the king of the jungle, the Bengal tiger. It is no wonder that this land inspired Rudyard Kipling to write the much loved ‘Jungle Book’. With Forests & Fables you stay as a guest of tribal villages with the Gond and Baiga people. Enjoy access and unique insight into three of their beautiful villages. Admire their painting art and jewellery craft. Learn of their deep knowledge of trees and plants, of their myths and legends, song and dance. Visit one of the great tiger reserves and hope to meet the king. If you journey ‘Deep into the Heart of India’ you can contrast this rural life with the great Forts, Palaces and Temples in the state’s north-eastern corner and have the possibility to visit two of he great tiger reserves.
Tour Duration : 9 Nights
This wonderful journey of exploration through Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, takes you from the Hill Tribe Village of Lamna to the serene village of Umargohan, passing through Amarkantak, a spiritual site with ancient temples, connecting both the central Indian states. Your final nights are in another Tribe Village of Lagma – Mukki, with the Kanha National Park/Tiger Sanctuary close by. Privileged Interactions with Forest Dweller community members of Gond, Baiga, Korku and Pandu Tribes , passing through Jungle, river valleys, temples, wildlife – all in one discovery journey through the heart of India.
Tour Duration: 14 Nights
This wonderful journey of exploration through Madhya Pradesh takes you from the little, tranquil village of Sabarvani with the Satpura National Park/Tiger Sanctuary close by, via the hamlets that comprise the village of Patan nestling near the celebrated temples of Khajuraho and the Panna National Park/Tiger sanctuary, to the great fort city of Gwalior. Jungle, river valleys, temples, palaces, wildlife – all in one discovery journey through the heart of India.
Starting Price £1450 Per Person
Tour Duration : 12 Nights
From the dazzling blue city of Jodhpur to the incredible warmth of the community of Hacra, this holiday offers a great blend of adventure and intrigue. Travel by camel to spend a night camping in the dunes, visit the fascinating Jain temples at nearby Osiyan and experience a rare insight into life in the desert.
Starting Price £1,145 Per Person
Tour Duration: 18 Nights
From the sweeping dunes, camels and round thatched jhumpas of the Thar Desert to the verdant mountain villages of the Binsar Sanctuary, there can be few places that offer more vivid contrasts. Yet the strong sense of community, welcoming smiles and warm hospitality of Binsar and Hacra tie these two enchanting locations together for a thrilling discovery of India’s rural heartlands.
Starting Price £1,617 Per Person
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