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Breaking new ground in the Indian tourism industry, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces joint ventures with &Beyond, Africa's most comprehensive safari operator and leading ecotourism company. This collaboration provides guests with the ultimate interpretive wildlife experience in India based on a proven sustainable ecotourism model. Guests will benefit from Taj Hotel's legendary hospitality, and the expertise of &Beyond in delivering a unique and in-depth wilderness experience.
The first lodges, Mahua Kothi and Baghvan are now open. India offers a fascinating alternative to Africa. The safari experience will comprise game viewing, interpretive jungle walks and meditative solitude. The lodges, with between 6 to 12 suites each, will be designed with a light footprint emulating &Beyond's sophistication of simplicity. Guests will enjoy unique accommodation, expert &Beyond trained guides, exceptional Taj Hotel hospitality, romance and sumptuous regional cuisine.
Taj Hotels • &Beyond offers the first and only unique, Indian wildlife circuit offered by one company. Situated on the borders of India's world-renowned tiger reserves, guests have a choice of tented, treehouse or cottage suited accommodation, set deep in India's wilderness. Each comes complete with ensuite bathrooms, with twin basins, separate w.c.'s and indoor and outdoor showers, where possible.
All lodges are unique in their reserves, offering world-famous
Taj Hotels • &Beyond hospitality:
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Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 59 hotels in 41 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.
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As the leading African safari operator, &Beyond has more than 40 exceptional lodges, Under Canvas Expeditions and Walking Safaris in Africa's most breathtaking wilderness locations. The company is well known for pioneering a business that has reaped viable financial returns through long-term investment in commercial wildlife conservation. With over 30 years of tailor-making safaris in Africa, &Beyond's portfolio spans South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Some of their internationally acclaimed lodges include Phinda and Ngala in South Africa, and Mnemba Island and Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in Tanzania.
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As part of Taj Safaris’ commitment to responsible tourism practices, we are also members of the Travel Operators for Tigers campaign (TOFT).
This is a global travel industry initiative which aims, in cooperation with the charity Global Tiger Patrol, to advocate, catalyse and support a more responsible and sustainable approach to tourism in India’s wildlife reserves, together with supporting specific conservation and local community programmes which benefit the local villagers and the wildlife within the parks you visit as part of your itinerary with us.
For further details please view this website: www.toftigers.org |
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Relais & Chateaux is an exclusive association of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 57 countries, united by the vocation of happiness. Established in 1954 in France, it has become a global family of hoteliers and Grand chefs, showcasing unique properties that are respectful to their soil, heritage, culture and environment. It is their passion and personal commitment to create for their guest unforgettable experiences, a celebration of the senses. From its roots in Europe, across all continents, Relais & Chateaux has finally reached the shores of India. The Indian members are committed to the Relais & Chateaux signature “ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD” by creating unique and exquisite Indian experiences for their guests.
Jointly they form an Indian answer to the Route de Bonheur and promise you the discovery of incredible India through these very special places in selected destinations. Our present members are: The Serai , Sher Bagh, Mahua Kothi, Neeleshwar Hermitage, The Malabar House |
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Taj Air pioneered charter aviation in India in 1993; bringing to the industry, the world-renowned service and Indian hospitality of the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. It is the only Indian air charter company to own and operate a state-of-the-art maintenance facility with an exclusive passenger lounge in Mumbai. Taj Air is equipped with a young fleet of aircraft; the youngest available in India for charter flights.
| Aircraft |
Capacity Passengers |
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| P.180 Avanti II |
6 |
Twin engine Turbo propeller aircraft with a Cabin Height of 5’ 9” and superior ‘short runway performance’ having a range of 3½ hours of ‘non-stop’ flying. |
| Falcon 2000 |
8 |
Jet aircraft with a range of 6 hours of ‘non-stop’ flying |
| Falcon 2000LX |
9 |
Jet aircraft with a range of 8 hours of ‘non-stop’ flying |
Our private jets fly to more than 150 airports in 56 countries. Within India we can fly to over 130 destinations while commercial airlines cover 71 destinations. Our fleet of private jets can fly anywhere in the world within a flying radius of 8 hours and fly even further, with refueling halts. With the P.180 Avanti II, we would even be able to take you closer to the Taj Safaris wildlife lodges in India:
- Bhandhavgarh (Mahua Kothi), M.P. is 30 mintues drive (25 Kms) from Umaria
- Kanha (Banjaar Tola), M.P. is 15 minutes drive (15 Kms) from Birwa, Baihar
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