Chambal Safari Lodge

A charming lodge set in an oasis of woodland with a focus on wildlife and nature.

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About Chambal Safari Lodge

Set just an hour outside Agra, Chambal Safari Lodge is a peaceful woodland getaway, built and managed by passionate conservationist and naturalist, Ram Pratap Singh. A descendent of the Singh family, who own much of the surrounding farmland, Singh restored the neglected house in 1999 allowing visitors to explore his ancestral home, and it's a paradise for wildlife and bird lovers. There are 35 acres of land to explore and the guides are knowledgeable and incredibly warm and generous. A lovely change from the hotels in Agra, it's also close enough to combine a visit to Taj Mahal too.

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From $90 person/night

Lodge

13 Rooms

Agra, India

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Chambal Safari Lodge Main House Mela Kothi Heritage Bedroom

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What you'll love

The Singhs consider themselves real foodies, and the daily buffet banquets, always created using organic, locally-grown produce, are lip-smackingly good.

Insiders tip

Take an out-of-the-ordinary safari by camel. Explore the Chambal Ravines on these hump-backed creatures, spotting local wildlife and ambling past ancient archeological sites.

Something to think about

The lodge is an hour outside of Agra so although the Taj is within easy reach, it's not the place to stay for sunrise visits.

The property

Set within bright green forest and working farmland, the lodge resides on 35 acres of the old family plantation. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the town, this is a place for relaxation and connecting with nature. The main building, Mela Kothi, is home to the dining room and a bar, and there are plenty of seating areas dotted around the grounds. Expect to sample an abundance of local cuisine daily and spend evenings huddled around the bonfire, gazing up at the night sky.

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The rooms

You'll sleep either in a room in the main house or in one of the many cottages around the grounds. Both come in varying sizes and offer a taste of local design and hospitality. There are 13 spots to stay in total, and some offer access to the welcoming library or open out onto a pebbled courtyard or farmland, whilst others come complete with lovely private gardens or verandahs.

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Activities

The lodge runs regular safaris, both on the Chambal River (they are the only lodge in the area allowed to do so) and in the National Chambal Sanctuary, 22 kilometres away. On the water, you'll spot turtles, gharials, muggers and, if you're lucky, the Ganges river dolphin. Trips out by jeep should bring spottings of sarus cranes, along with other breeds of wetland birds and buckback deer. The ancient town of Bateshwar is also fun to explore, or you could stay put and spot jungle cats, hares and fruit bats in the gardens.

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About Agra

Agra

A must-visit for stories of heartbreak, feuds and soaking in the shimmering domes of the Taj Mahal.

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