Forest & Beyond
Private journeys, first safaris and immersive wildlife experiences, shaped around you and the landscapes you wish to discover.
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Forest & BeyondWILD & TRANQUIL ESCAPADESFor Bhuwan Seth and R Udayan Lahiry, a friendship of more than thirty-five years has found a new expression in a shared love of forests and wildlife.
Wild & Tranquil Escapades Pvt Ltd brings that passion to life through two connected endeavours: thoughtfully curated wilderness journeys with Forest & Beyond, and a collection of luxury jungle lodges being developed on the fringes of India’s tiger landscapes.
One invites you into the wild today. The other is taking shape as a place to stay, slow down and belong.
Private journeys, first safaris and immersive wildlife experiences, shaped around you and the landscapes you wish to discover.
Find your wilderness journey ↗A forthcoming collection of intimate wilderness retreats. A vision for exceptional comfort, thoughtful design and a deeper connection to place.
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A fresh track in the dust. An alarm call travelling through the trees. The hush before a forest wakes.
We create journeys for those who already love the wild, and those ready to discover it for the first time. With knowledgeable naturalists, local trackers and carefully chosen stays, every experience opens a window into the landscape, its wildlife and its people.
Travel with family, friends or a small private group. Take time for photography, follow your curiosity, or simply let the forest set the rhythm.
Let’s begin with a conversation ↗From central India’s tiger forests to Assam’s floodplains and western India’s granite hills, choose a starting point. We will shape the journey together.

Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Tadoba: sal and teak forests, bamboo thickets and the quiet drama of tracking.
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Satpura, Panna and Sanjay-Dubri: forested waterways, rocky plateaux and landscapes that reward an unhurried eye.
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Corbett, Dudhwa and Pilibhit; Kaziranga and Manas. Discover riverine forests, tall grasslands and rich birdlife.
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Ranthambore and Sariska, Jhalana and Jawai: tiger landscapes, Aravalli hills and remarkable leopard country.
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Gir’s dry forests and riverbeds, Velavadar’s blackbuck grasslands, and the unfolding restoration story of Kuno.
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Bandipur and the wider Nilgiri landscape: elephant country, dry deciduous forests and a different rhythm of discovery.
Explore this journey ↗Photographs from our brochure evoke the wildlife and landscapes of our journeys; each itinerary is planned individually.
Learn to read tracks, listen for alarm calls and enjoy the quiet discoveries between sightings. We help you prepare for your first time in the forest.
Plan my first safari ↗Time to wait for the light, watch behaviour and explore birdlife. A journey shaped around patient observation and your photographic interests.
Explore a photography journey ↗Travel with the people you love, at a pace that suits you. Personally planned wilderness experiences for families, friends and small private groups.
Shape our journey ↗A glimpse of the wilderness experiences that await. Pause, observe and let the forest reveal its stories.
“The sighting is only part of the story. The landscape is what stays with you.”
Your journey can begin at your doorstep, the nearest airport or wherever you choose. We coordinate the route, stays and wilderness experience around your interests and preferred pace.
Your first safari, a photography journey, time together as a family, or a forest you have always wanted to explore. We start by listening.
Destination and season guidance, accommodation, transport, safari planning and preparation notes come together in a personalised itinerary.
Experienced on-ground coordination and naturalist-led interpretation help you settle into the landscape, with time to observe, photograph and reflect.
An elegant wilderness lodge, an intimate eco-retreat, a heritage property or a simple forest rest house. Every Forest & Beyond stay is chosen for its setting, character and hospitality, balancing comfort with the spirit of the landscape.









A glimpse of the stays that can form part of a Forest & Beyond journey. Accommodation is selected for each itinerary, subject to availability.
Our own luxury jungle lodges are the next chapter of Wild & Tranquil Escapades.
We envision intimate, exclusive retreats where considered architecture, warm hospitality and exceptional comfort bring guests closer to the forest. These properties are being developed and are not yet open for stays.
Land has been acquired on the fringes of these four tiger reserves. Kanha is planned as a fifth location, with land acquisition still to be completed.
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Quiet nights beneath an open sky — inspiration for our future wilderness retreats.




Concept renderings of our future luxury jungle lodges. Designs are illustrative and may evolve; the lodges are not yet open for stays.
Good wildlife travel deepens respect for nature and supports the people who know these landscapes best. Our journeys favour local expertise, responsible operators and ethical wildlife viewing.
of the proceeds from every Forest & Beyond journey goes to the Wildlife and Community Conservation Foundation.
Your journey helps support forest conservation and the communities living along forest edges.
Discover the work of our foundation, the Wildlife and Community Conservation Foundation (WCCF), and find out how you can make a separate donation through its website.
Explore WCCF & support its work ↗Opens the foundation website in a new tab.
A collection of our wildlife photographs. Open a photograph to enjoy the full frame.
Press play to watch the films flow from one to the next.
Let the forest unfold, one photograph at a time.
Whether this is your first safari or a return to a much-loved forest, here are a few things to help you begin.
Tell us what draws you: tigers, birdlife, photography, a quieter landscape or time together as a family. We will discuss destinations, travel dates and the pace you prefer, then shape a personal itinerary around those interests.
Absolutely. You do not need to be an experienced wildlife traveller. We help you prepare, while naturalists bring the forest to life through its tracks, calls, birds and changing landscapes.
A wilderness journey also leaves room to rest, enjoy your lodge and take in the setting. Where permitted and available, we can discuss birding, guided walks and opportunities to learn about the people and places around the forest.
Please share dietary preferences, known allergies and any other needs when enquiring. We will discuss these with the proposed accommodation and confirm what can be arranged before you travel.
A light layer for cool mornings, a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothing, your personal essentials and a camera are useful starting points. We send guidance for your destination, including the original identification required for safari bookings and any park-specific restrictions.
Give wildlife space, follow your guide’s instructions and park rules, keep noise low and leave nothing behind. Sightings are never guaranteed; patient observation makes room for the forest’s many other discoveries.
Have a particular interest or a question about your journey?
Talk to us about your plans ↗Tell us what you have in mind, or simply that you do not yet know where to begin. We will take it from there.
WhatsApp / Telephone: +91 98312 35454
udayan.lahiry@wildandtranquilescapades.com
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