The Land of Watching Forests

The Imperial

Luxury Boutique

The Imperial hotel offers the best in luxury as well as comfort with its regal interiors, as elaborate as the backdrop of The Great Gatsby, and an impeccably trained staff. The hotel offers rooms in varying sizes and cost, yet the promised comfort and amenities are in no way compromised upon. The hotel houses museum-worthy artefacts as well as an art gallery among its many corridors. The in-house restaurants are brimming with elegance and reflect the hotel’s art-deco ambience. However, it is The Spice Route, which is its major attraction; an intricately designed restaurant that features exquisite carvings.

Bandhavgarh Jeep Safari

Wildlife & Wilderness

Explore Bandhavgarh’s 4 wildlife zones – Tala, Magdhi, Khitauli, and Panpatta on a jeep safari. The key wildlife to look out for while visiting is: the royal Bengal tiger, common leopard, 
caracal, and if you’re lucky, the rare Indian Wolf, as also rich birdlife.

Bandhavgarh Nature Walk

Wildlife & Wilderness

This one-and-a-half hour walk takes you around your lodge in search of the flora and fauna, that makes up the ecosystem of the Bandhavgarh Reserve. The focus is on birds and other lesser-known fauna like butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles, as also the commonly found trees and their uses. The Nature Trail is an interesting introduction to the biodiversity in the area and can prepare you better for the wildlife safaris to the park.

Birding in Bandhavgarh

Wildlife & Wilderness

With over 250 recorded species of birds, Bandhavgarh offers rich pickings for birdwatchers. The Bamera, Garhpuri, Majhauli, and Khitauli reservoirs with Rajbahera, Chakrdhara, Sheshsaiya, Bhitari are the best places for birding in and around Bandhavgarh forest area, as also the Magdhi and Khitauli zones. Look out for the variety of forest birds like flycatchers, babblers and warblers, water birds like herons and storks, as also the rich raptor population, notably the red necked vultures!

The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort

Luxury Boutique

Nestled on the fringes of Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort is a sanctuary where refined luxury meets untamed wilderness. Set amidst 21 acres of lush forest edge, this elegant retreat offers spacious luxury tents with private gardens and villas with their own pools, each framed by views of the surrounding woods and rolling hills. Just a short drive from one of India’s most celebrated tiger reserves, it invites guests to begin their days with the forest sounds and the promise of wildlife encounters, and to end them beneath starlit skies. Here, every moment is..

Khajuraho Temple Trail

Art & Architecture

Experience the best Khajuraho has to offer with the Temple Trail, an evocative way to experience history of a bygone era, with a narrative of the Chandela dynasty, the temple construction and the city’s name. Khajuraho has some of the best preserved temples in the country, with intricate stone carvings that have the finish of wood or metal and while the erotic sculptures have brought it to the attention of the world, there is a far deeper symbolism to the art.

The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace

Urban Abodes

Cradled in the peaceful countryside near the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Khajuraho, The Oberoi Rajgarh offers a luxurious retreat into India’s artistic and spiritual heartland. Drawing inspiration from the region’s legacy of sacred sculpture, sensual artistry, and celestial symbolism, the property combines royal Rajasthani architecture with Oberoi’s signature hospitality. It’s an oasis where travellers can unwind amidst nature, while being moments away from one of India’s most remarkable temple complexes - where stone comes alive with stories of devotion, cosmic balance, and the eternal dance of life.

Orchha Heritage Walk

Art & Architecture

Set off on a quiet, charming heritage trail through Orchha’s Indo – Mughal architecture – the indomitable stone structures that command the horizon of the town with their beautiful domes known as chhatris. The sights include the ruins of the Jahangir Mahal with its open courtyards and painted ceilings, the Lakshminarayan Temple with its ceremonies and bells, and the numerous cenotaphs along the riverside. Image Credits: Alikmandal, CC-BY-SA-4.0

Taj Mahal by Sunrise

Agra has been immortalized by Taj Mahal – the magnificent mausoleum, which the emperor Shahjahan had built for his queen, Mumtaz and India’s own jewel in the list of 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Travel Scope recommends that you head there early morning, to watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and avoid the bustling tourist queues to enter the monument. Instead let our storyteller guide weaves tales of Agra’s and the mausoleum, as also the romance between Shahjahan and Mumtaz.

The Oberoi Amarvilas

Luxury Boutique

The resort sits a mere 600 meters from the world famous Taj Mahal, offering brilliant views of the monument from the lobby, pool, spa, restaurants and every room in the hotel. Elaborate gardens, terraced lawns, fountains and pavilions complement the classic architecture of the hotel.

Ranthambore Jeep Safari

Wildlife & Wilderness

Ranthambore’s sweeping hunting grounds of watering holes and ruins is best explored by jeep, a perfect vantage point to see wildlife in its natural environs. Apart from the famed royal Bengal tiger, Ranthambore is also home to the common leopard, nilgai or blue bull antelope, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear, gray langur, rhesus macaque and chital, among others. The numerous watering holes also support a rich birdlife, and reptiles. Keep an eye out for one of the largest banyan trees in the country!

Six Senses Fort Barwara

Heritage Homes/Mansions

Set within the ramparts of a meticulously restored 14th-century fort near Ranthambore, Six Senses Fort Barwara is a rare union of living history and contemporary wellness-led luxury. Once a royal stronghold, the fort has been sensitively reimagined into a serene retreat where palatial courtyards, ancient temples, and stone corridors coexist with thoughtful design and deep stillness. Just moments from the tiger landscapes of Ranthambore, the experience moves seamlessly between heritage, nature, and renewal, offering a stay shaped by quiet grandeur, mindful living, and a profound sense of place.

The Oberoi Rajvilas

Urban Abodes

Nestled amidst 32 acres of lush gardens and ancient trees on the outskirts of Jaipur, The Oberoi Rajvilas is a sanctuary of royal Rajasthani splendour. Designed like a traditional fort with courtyards, reflecting pools, and hand-carved stone columns, the property blends 18th-century grandeur with contemporary luxury. Just moments from Jaipur’s palaces and pink-hued bazaars, it offers an immersive experience of Rajasthan’s regal past, where every detail reflects grace, tranquillity, and timeless hospitality.