subject: Luxury And Wildlife Resorts In India [print this page] As a travel destination India has lot to offer. It is a unique country throbbing with life and is progressive in spite of being a diverse mix of cultural, religions, caste and creed. Diversity prevails Nation wide amongst the people, region and weather. Every aspect of India exhibits diversity that amazes and all.
Tourism in India is in many forms cultural tours, wildlife tours and historical monuments tours are most popular. There are many packages available for tourism in India. These are organized by tour operators that specialize in a particular sector.
Wildlife or ecotourism in India is a fast growing industry. Eco tourism is travel to distance places with natural abundance. The form of accommodation at these places is in resorts. The difference between hotels and resorts is that the resorts are usually extended to the place. The hotels in major towns and cities are limited to accommodation, food and local travel services.
Resorts are hence specialized hotels that apart from providing accommodation take care of tourism in place they are situated. This is specialized form of travel accommodation and resorts are very well equipped for the purpose. A well equipped wildlife resort will have accommodation as well as wildlife interpretation center and qualified naturalist guides.
A resort is sightseeing or picturesque destination will be well equipped with conference halls, wedding halls and banquet facilities. Unlike wildlife resorts the impetus is on excellent event management and planning skills. Since part from tourism such resorts are in demand for themed weddings, business conference and seminars and meets.
Spas have become an integral part of luxury resorts. The luxury resorts have upscale well equipped spa facilities and trained masseurs, yoga experts and Ayurveda specialists. The facilities may be extended to hair and skin care saloons. Thus luxury resorts provide comprehensive services for relations, event organization and health care besides entertainment.
In India the wildlife or jungle resorts are situated in major tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. They specialize in organizing wildlife safaris and birding. The staff is trained in jungle hospitality and well versed with forest life. For a tourist it is a unique experience as it is not only a safari holiday it is learning experience as well. A well contained resort will succeed in delivering this experience.
Luxury resorts are being set up near major towns and cities in place of exceptional scenic beauty and natural environment. They are ideal for business travel, entertainment and event organization. Luxury resort accommodation is expensive since most of the luxury resorts are of five star category with high class ambiance, fine dining and super luxurious amenities. These new concept of tourism are fairing very well in India and popularity is increasing day by day.
