Forest & BeyondWILD & TRANQUIL ESCAPADES
Our story

A friendship.
A shared calling.
A world of wild places.

For 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.

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Forest & Beyond

Private journeys, first safaris and immersive wildlife experiences, shaped around you and the landscapes you wish to discover.

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In development

Our luxury jungle lodges

A forthcoming collection of intimate wilderness retreats. A vision for exceptional comfort, thoughtful design and a deeper connection to place.

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An open safari jeep travelling along a forest track
Forest & Beyond · Curated journeys

The forest has
more to tell you.

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.

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Personally plannedLocal expertiseThoughtfully paced
Where the wild calls

Many landscapes.
Your own journey.

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.

Tiger cooling in water
CENTRAL INDIA

In tiger country

Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Pench and Tadoba: sal and teak forests, bamboo thickets and the quiet drama of tracking.

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Sloth bear walking through a central Indian forest
CENTRAL INDIA

The quieter wild

Satpura, Panna and Sanjay-Dubri: forested waterways, rocky plateaux and landscapes that reward an unhurried eye.

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Colourful bird perched in a woodland landscape
NORTH & NORTHEAST

Grasslands & rivers

Corbett, Dudhwa and Pilibhit; Kaziranga and Manas. Discover riverine forests, tall grasslands and rich birdlife.

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Leopard in forest vegetation
WESTERN INDIA

Rock, fort & forest

Ranthambore and Sariska, Jhalana and Jawai: tiger landscapes, Aravalli hills and remarkable leopard country.

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Asiatic lioness and cub in Gir
GUJARAT & BEYOND

Lions & open horizons

Gir’s dry forests and riverbeds, Velavadar’s blackbuck grasslands, and the unfolding restoration story of Kuno.

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Sunlight filtering through a green forest canopy
SOUTHERN INDIA

Into the southern forests

Bandipur and the wider Nilgiri landscape: elephant country, dry deciduous forests and a different rhythm of discovery.

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Photographs from our brochure evoke the wildlife and landscapes of our journeys; each itinerary is planned individually.

Explore by interest

Your way into the wild.

01 / Discover

Your first safari

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.

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02 / Observe

Wildlife & photography

Time to wait for the light, watch behaviour and explore birdlife. A journey shaped around patient observation and your photographic interests.

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03 / Connect

Family & private journeys

Travel with the people you love, at a pace that suits you. Personally planned wilderness experiences for families, friends and small private groups.

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Forest & Beyond · In the forest

Along a forest trail.

A glimpse of the wilderness experiences that await. Pause, observe and let the forest reveal its stories.

The art of tracking

“The sighting is only part of the story. The landscape is what stays with you.”

Designed around you

From the first conversation
to the journey home.

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.

01

Tell us what draws you.

Your first safari, a photography journey, time together as a family, or a forest you have always wanted to explore. We start by listening.

02

Let us shape the details.

Destination and season guidance, accommodation, transport, safari planning and preparation notes come together in a personalised itinerary.

03

Arrive with curiosity.

Experienced on-ground coordination and naturalist-led interpretation help you settle into the landscape, with time to observe, photograph and reflect.

A stay that belongs to the landscape

Exquisite comfort.
Authentic simplicity.

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.

Forest cabin bedroom with large windows and colourful beddingA comfortable forest cabin interior with views of the treesA tented wilderness stay beneath an evening skyA white forest cottage beneath a tiled roofA spacious lodge bedroom with natural furnishingsA private veranda overlooking the forest at sunsetA welcoming lodge lounge with woven furnishingsAn intimate cottage surrounded by greeneryA lodge with an arched veranda and elevated viewing deck

A glimpse of the stays that can form part of a Forest & Beyond journey. Accommodation is selected for each itinerary, subject to availability.

FORTHCOMING · IN DEVELOPMENT

A place to pause.
A forest to return to.

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.

BandhavgarhTadobaSanjay-DubriPench

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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Golden moon against the night sky

Quiet nights beneath an open sky — inspiration for our future wilderness retreats.

Concept rendering of an elevated glass-fronted forest cabin with a private deckConcept rendering of a luxury jungle cabin nestled among treesConcept rendering of a larger lodge with a terrace overlooking a forest streamConcept rendering of the lodge and cabins within the forest

Concept renderings of our future luxury jungle lodges. Designs are illustrative and may evolve; the lodges are not yet open for stays.

Travel with purpose

A journey that reaches
beyond your own.

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.

10%

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.

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Forest & Beyond · Guest experiences

Our Guests,
Their Stories.

Stories from the forest, in our guests’ own words.

Watch our guests share their wilderness experiences.

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Forest & Beyond · Before you travel

A little preparation.
A deeper experience.

Whether this is your first safari or a return to a much-loved forest, here are a few things to help you begin.

How do we choose the right forest?

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.

Is a journey suitable for first-time safari guests?

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.

What happens between safari drives?

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.

Can you accommodate food preferences and allergies?

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.

What should we bring?

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.

How do we travel responsibly?

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?

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Your next story

Where has the wild
been calling you?

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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