7 Wildlife Luxury Escapes to Explore This New Year 2026

By Anjuli ShuklaPublished: Nov 12, 2025

Where Wilderness Beckons

This New Year, escape the ordinary. Discover seven of India’s most luxurious wildlife resorts, where raw nature meets refined comfort and adventure unfolds beneath starlit skies.

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Sujan Jawai, Rajasthan

Set amid granite hills and wilderness, Suján Jawai redefines conservation luxury. Spot elusive leopards and over 245 bird species on guided safaris that celebrate the harmony between wildlife, land, and community.

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Oberoi Vindhyavilas, Madhya Pradesh

At Bandhavgarh’s edge, Oberoi Vindhyavilas offers regal tents and private villas. Enjoy lake-view dining, holistic spa rituals, and tiger safaris in one of India’s richest wildlife reserves.

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Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga, Assam

Overlooking Kaziranga, Diphlu River Lodge offers twice-daily jeep safaris and rare dolphin cruises on the Brahmaputra. Rustic comfort meets wild encounters in Assam’s most authentic eco-luxury retreat.

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Aramness, Gir, Gujarat

At Aramness Gir, immerse in Gujarat’s teak forests and lion safaris. From spa indulgence to village visits, it’s a soulful blend of culture, conservation, and contemporary design.

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Reni Pani Jungle Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh

Hidden in Satpura’s pristine wilderness, Reni Pani features twelve elegant cottages. Deeply rooted in community conservation, it offers meaningful encounters with nature and timeless jungle tranquillity.

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Tipeshwar Wild, Maharashtra

In Maharashtra’s untamed heart, Tipeshwar Wild promises intimate tiger sightings and serene forest trails. The reserve, famed for tigress Avani, offers raw wilderness with a whisper of mystique.

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Rhino & River Retreat, Assam

Cradled between the Brahmaputra and Pobitora’s greens, this retreat embodies soulful simplicity. Bamboo-scented air, woven cane interiors, and quiet river walks redefine luxury in nature’s purest form.

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A Wild New Year

From Rajasthan’s leopards to Assam’s rhinos, these seven retreats invite you to celebrate renewal in the wild where every sunrise feels like a new beginning.

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