Our naturalist and perhaps the odd macaqau greets you on arrival. Then the excitement begins - after proper refreshment of course. After suitable orientation, you depart on an afternoon drive in a rugged 4X4 through Kahna’s timeless landscape, traversing lush green meadows and skirting large bamboo stretches while keeping an eye out for tigers and barasinghas, a type of deer found exclusively in northern India.

Travel in comfort in a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari vehicle, spot tigers from the safety of an elephant’s back, indulge in twice-daily safaris in the reserve, tick off Kahna’s ten Star Birds (a book listing the area’s top ten birds that bird-watchers can check off) or just absorb the sights and sounds of local villages.

Inside the lodge, guests can linger over coffee and a book in the intimate lodge café. Or one can browse leisurely through the Safari Shop, and then take a dip in the refreshing swimming pool. Each tented guest area features a small library and interpretive space. For meals, guests can enjoy their food on the dining decks with stunning views.