Day 4: Nature calling - Resorts to surely visit once in a life

Travelogue by Mehvish Kidwai: There are so many good things that winters offer us foggy mornings, colorful and less sunny days, cozy nights and what not. It is perfect season to go for holidays as most of the places in winters are bit relaxed and chilled. It’s a perfect season which gives you a chance to bring out those jackets, boots, stoles, snug woolens, and other trendy winter wears As winters are approaching we are here to provide you best places and resorts to visit regardless it’s a honeymoon trip or a family weekend or can say a backpack tour with friends. We have places in our list ideal for an extended weekend getaway in the lap of nature -- you could be admiring stars on a velvety night in the middle of the forest, or dining by a bubbling stream, or be camped out amid miles and miles of sand dunes. On the top we have...

Aman-i-Khas

If you are looking for a romantic gateway or some adventurous trip Aman -I -khas is the best resort situated at the middle of the forest on the borders of the Ranthambore National park. The resort is in the form of air-conditioned tents inspired by Mughal-era travelling tents. The place is open from October to May every year featuring wildlife safari where you can have a very close look at the nature.

The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake

This resort is a heaven for bird watchers as it has over 250 species of trees gracing the property with birds flying to the place from all over the world in winters. The resort is located in Aravalli Hills offering wide variety of activities such as nighttime cricket, wall rappelling, archery, air rifle shooting and even hot air ballooning.

Water House Resort

The resort is situated approximately an hour outside Jaipur having nine cottages built on the gurgling streams of water where one can see fishes swimming under their feet there are many activities to indulge in including nature walks, golf, cycling, tennis and ATV riding.The resort is covered by 5 lakh tress with all type of birds.

Kikar Lodge

Indias very first private forest retreat, Kikar Lodge in Ropar exclusively made for couples is 330 kilometres from Delhi. Adventure activities offered by the lodge include quad biking, rappelling, paint ball, night safaris and zip lining (wherein one is hauled across a series of cable wires for a short distance).

Jims Jungle Retreat

The resort established on the southern periphery of the Corbett tiger reserve offers excellent views of the nearby Shivalik Hills and the surrounding jungle area. It is a perfect place for back pack travelers or peace lovers who can come and relax in the peaceful resort. The place also allows fishing on one condition that after catching the fish you have to release in the same water. WTN