42 SATPURA NATIONAL PARK A lesser known tiger reserve in Central India, Satpura promises an incredible exploration into the wilderness where, with the support of your expert naturalist, you can meet the native species from varied rare deer to sloth bears, and unique flora. You can venture by jeep, foot, boat or even atop an elephant into narrow gorges, deep valleys and rich vegetation.   Stay at Reni Pani, where conservation and comfort embrace one another. The lodge plays an active role in preserving the forest and local community through forest restoration and community employment. Stay in one of the 12 luxurious and locally-crafted private cottages, or four luxury tents overlooking a water body, in this 30-acre jungle. There’s a jungle swimming pool to dip into for cool leisure, and a cozy central lodge – Gol Char, or meeting place – if you wish to congregate with other guests in the library, bar or dining area. Otherwise, the time is completely yours, as the Reni Pani team let you delve into calming solitude. renipanijunglelodge.com BHOPAL Every destination is influenced by its history, and Shamla Hill in Bhopal is no different. With British colonial, Italian renaissance and classic Greek architecture, it’s only the dazzling colors of bougainvillea, champa and palm trees under the never-ending skies that give the inkling that you are in Bhopal, India.   Several nights of slumber in Jehan Numa Palace provides you with an intimate experience where the oxymoron of informal regality exists! The sprawling 100-roomed property of colonnaded verandas and arched walkways give way to quiet moments sipping afternoon tea on your own balcony or lush lawn, gazing at the natural views from the swimming pool or horse riding track, or studying the captivating indigenous artwork that adorns the palace walls.   Whether you tuck into Mughlai cuisine under an ancient mango tree outdoors, or feast on cake and conversation at the café patisserie, there is one thing that we have realized: it is the soulful silence that makes rare India. jehannuma.com The Rare India collection is yours to be discovered with an Enchanting Travels vacation! Contact Gunjan Bhatnagar on  gunjan@enchantingtravels.com