Property of the Month: October 2008

Banjaar Tola - The True Meaning of the Luxury Camping Safari Experience

Banjaar Tola newly opening this month in the stunning wildlife reserve of Kanha, is the third luxury safari lodge to emerge from the collaboration between CC Africa and Taj Hotels. and consists of 2 elegant campsites each with nine stunning and enormous tents, constructed out of local bamboo, with canvas roofs and decorated with tribal art from nearby Chattisgarh.  The tents are surrounded by lush jungle and each one has its own veranda overlooking the Banjaar River. The swimmign pool offers guests the chance to cool down in the afternoon in between game drives. As is to be expected of the Taj Safari Lodges, the service is impecable, with highly trained naturalists, a highly professional kitchen producing world class cuisine and the ultimate safari sophistication. 

January 2009: Talalla Retreat

Talalla Retreat is located mere meters from Sri Lanka's most peaceful and protected beach Talalla Beach an undiscovered crescent cove of glassy crystal clear turquoise water, spotless golden sand and mesmerizing sunrises

December 2008: Privacy

Privacy is the ultimate backwater retreat. Lying on the shores of Lake Vembanad, this heavenly little place comprises of 2 cottages. As a member of the Malabar Escapes portfolio, you can be guaranteed of a most welcome stay.

November 2008: Glenburn Estate

Set in the Himalayas overlooking the dramatic Kanchenjunga Mountain Range, the Glenburn Estate produces some of the world's finest leaves. Founded by a Scottish company in 1860, the sprawling estate is owned today by the Prakash clan, a pioneering Indian tea planting family.

October 2008: Banjaar Tola

Banjaar Tola newly opening this month in the stunning wildlife reserve of Kanha, is the third luxury safari lodge to emerge from the collaboration between CC Africa and Taj Hotels. and consists of 2 elegant campsites each with nine stunning and enormous tents.

September 2008: Bhainsrorgarh Fort

A recent addition to our Rajasthan portfolio Bhainsrorgarh Fort is a stunning property located on a promontory overlooking the scenic Chambal River which is rich with birdlife as well as hosting the Mugger Crocodile, turtles and the endangered Gharial. From a distance it glimmers magically, almost like a mirage

August 2008: Saffrons Beach Villa

This ultra modern, chic property offers a private villa experience in a league of its own. Designed by a hot new Sri Lankan architect Saffrons Beach Villa exudes an atmosphere of calm and style with its panoramic vistas from every room

July 2008: Tamarind Hill

Tamarind Hill is the latest property from the Sri Lankan designer Taru to open its doors as a luxury boutique hotel experience. Tamarind Hill is a beautiful manor house on the outskirts of Galle which means it's equally convenient for the sunswept beaches of the south coast and the stylish shopping and dinning oportunities in the Fort.

June 2008: Kahanda Kanda

A collaboration between an English interior designer and an Australian architect, Kahanda Kanda is an oasis of style with unrivalled views of Koggala Lake and the surrounding jungle.

May 2008: Beyond

Located just 3 km from the Sula Winery on the outskirts of Nasik, Beyond is a slice of paradise, surrounded by vineyards and with a stunning view of placid Gangapur Lake.