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SAMODE SAFARI LODGE BANDHAVGARH, MADHYA PRADESH

A stay at Samode Safari Lodge makes you feel at home, with elegance and luxury, bang in the middle of one of India’s biggest forests. You and your loved ones are sure to have a gala time here! This property is especially good for families with kids as they have a fun kid’s club and also offer babysitting services.

Good to know: Keep your camera handy as Samode Safari Lodge is among the best places to spot tigers. 00-91-83195-76811; www.samode.com; Village Mardhari, Dhamokhar; contact property for prices

MUSA JUNGLE RETREAT MANAS NATIONAL PARK, ASSAM

Children will love the 20 cottages with names such as Striped Panther and Grazing Rhino close to the beautiful Manas National Park.

Good to know: Striped Panther is great for a mid-sized to large family. 00-91-78964-71992; www.musa.co.in; Gyatigaon, PO Barengabari, Bansbari; from3,700

VILLAGE NIRVANA KANKAVLI, MAHARASHTRA

A large, spacious bungalow all to yourself and your family – sounds wonderful, right? Kids especially will love the kiddie pool in the backyard and the many trees laden with ripe fruit to guess about and pick. The meals here are all prepared on the premises and the super-friendly hosts just add to the charm of the stay.

Good to know: Just 20 minutes away is Mithmumbari Beach; ask the staff for directions. 00-91-99696-31947; www.villagenirvana.in/; Datta Mandir Road, Deulwadi, Naringre; from5,000

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