Away from the chaos of the world, imagine dining under the stars peacefully, just you, the open sky, and nature stretching endlessly ahead. The soothing calm of the night is pierced only by the distant calls of the wild, with the touch of excitement and a hint of eeriness. Across India, there are unique resorts and wilderness stays that offer exactly this experience, bringing you culinary delights in the wild heart of nature.
Jungle Camps India offers an immersive wildlife experience with nature right at your doorstep. But beyond the wilderness, it also provides a high-class dining experience, thoughtfully curated based on tourists' preferences. Across various locations in India, each Jungle Camps property delivers a unique regional flavour. Like, Pench Jungle Camps serves Bafla — soft, baked wheat balls, and Bhutte ka Kees — a spiced corn-based dish deeply rooted in local farming traditions. Meanwhile, Kanha Jungle Camps features Bamboo Shoot Curry, known for its tangy and spicy profile inspired by traditional tribal recipes.
Additionally, chef Michael Swamy recently onboarded as consulting chef by the Jungle Camps India, brings a stunning combination of wide knowledge of local ingredients and age-old cooking traditions with contemporary flair in the dining experience.
The Oberoi is renowned as one of the top hotels in India and beyond. In the heart of Ranthambore, Rajasthan, lies this resort, offering a uniquely immersive experience that combines nature and fine dining. Here, expert chefs serve handcrafted royal Rajasthani thalis, with the rich aromas of local spices filling the air, while the distant call of a barking deer echoes in the background. Experience the ultimate blend of nature and fine dining right in the wilderness.
Nestled in the heart of Maharashtra’s Tadoba Tiger Reserve, this exquisite lodge seamlessly blends nature and culinary excellence, offering an unmatched wildlife retreat. Located near Kolara Gate, the lodge’s culinary offerings stand out by showcasing locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with menus inspired by tribal and regional flavors. Savour regional delights like lentils cooked with red amaranth, green chili relish, sautéed green gram salad, and subtly spiced rice pilaf with Bengal gram.
Banjaar Tola in Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, seamlessly blends luxury with the wild, offering an unforgettable culinary journey that combines regional flavours with world-class wildlife encounters. The best part of this dining experience is its flexibility, you can enjoy it anywhere, anytime, whether in the hood of a safari jeep or while relaxing by the poolside. Meals here are crafted to suit the guest’s preference and dishes like kodo millet khichdi, mahua flower desserts, or spiced jungle curries, are hand curated by the chef.
So which of these are you travelling to next to experience culinary excellence amidst the call of the wild?
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