Mela Kothi Chambal Safari Lodge
Hotel Type: Heritage Hotel & Wildlife Lodge
Founders: Ram Pratap Singh, an engineer from IIT Roorkee, and his wife Anu Dhillon Singh, an Environmentalist from London University. Trading in the security of their professional careers for the dream of sustainable ecotourism showcasing the raw wilderness of the Chambal ravines and river, the couple moved back to their family farm in 1999.
The couple remain actively involved with various research organisations, community projects, government & non-government agencies to help spearhead policy, conservation, and development projects in the area and beyond.
The Philosophy: To place the Chambal valley on the international map, enabling conservation and protection of the natural and architectural heritage, whilst simultaneously engaging with the local community to create livelihood options.
Experiences Offered:Jeep Safaris | Nature Walks | Visits to Community Projects (Conservation projects run by TSA and Gharial Conservancy, School environment education programmes run by local NGO’s) | Picnic treks | Off the tourist trail | The real village India | markets | Interaction with local artisans | nearby monuments | Organic farming | River Safari | Cycling Trips
moreMela Kothi Chambal Safari Lodge
Hotel Type: Heritage Hotel & Wildlife Lodge
Founders: Ram Pratap Singh, an engineer from IIT Roorkee, and his wife Anu Dhillon Singh, an Environmentalist from London University. Trading in the security of their professional careers for the dream of sustainable ecotourism showcasing the raw wilderness of the Chambal ravines and river, the couple moved back to their family farm in 1999.
The couple remain actively involved with various research organisations, community projects, government & non-government agencies to help spearhead policy, conservation, and development projects in the area and beyond.
The Philosophy: To place the Chambal valley on the international map, enabling conservation and protection of the natural and architectural heritage, whilst simultaneously engaging with the local community to create livelihood options.
Experiences Offered:Jeep Safaris | Nature Walks | Visits to Community Projects (Conservation projects run by TSA and Gharial Conservancy, School environment education programmes run by local NGO’s) | Picnic treks | Off the tourist trail | The real village India | markets | Interaction with local artisans | nearby monuments | Organic farming | River Safari | Cycling Trips
moreMela Kothi Chambal Safari Lodge
Hotel Type: Heritage Hotel & Wildlife Lodge
Founders: Ram Pratap Singh, an engineer from IIT Roorkee, and his wife Anu Dhillon Singh, an Environmentalist from London University. Trading in the security of their professional careers for the dream of sustainable ecotourism showcasing the raw wilderness of the Chambal ravines and river, the couple moved back to their family farm in 1999.
The couple remain actively involved with various research organisations, community projects, government & non-government agencies to help spearhead policy, conservation, and development projects in the area and beyond.
The Philosophy: To place the Chambal valley on the international map, enabling conservation and protection of the natural and architectural heritage, whilst simultaneously engaging with the local community to create livelihood options.
Experiences Offered:Jeep Safaris | Nature Walks | Visits to Community Projects (Conservation projects run by TSA and Gharial Conservancy, School environment education programmes run by local NGO’s) | Picnic treks | Off the tourist trail | The real village India | markets | Interaction with local artisans | nearby monuments | Organic farming | River Safari | Cycling Trips
moreMela Kothi Chambal Safari Lodge
Hotel Type: Heritage Hotel & Wildlife Lodge
Founders: Ram Pratap Singh, an engineer from IIT Roorkee, and his wife Anu Dhillon Singh, an Environmentalist from London University. Trading in the security of their professional careers for the dream of sustainable ecotourism showcasing the raw wilderness of the Chambal ravines and river, the couple moved back to their family farm in 1999.
The couple remain actively involved with various research organisations, community projects, government & non-government agencies to help spearhead policy, conservation, and development projects in the area and beyond.
The Philosophy: To place the Chambal valley on the international map, enabling conservation and protection of the natural and architectural heritage, whilst simultaneously engaging with the local community to create livelihood options.
Experiences Offered:Jeep Safaris | Nature Walks | Visits to Community Projects (Conservation projects run by TSA and Gharial Conservancy, School environment education programmes run by local NGO’s) | Picnic treks | Off the tourist trail | The real village India | markets | Interaction with local artisans | nearby monuments | Organic farming | River Safari | Cycling Trips
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