“VANTAALAY: Embracing Childhood Dreams in Tadoba’s Wild Charm”
Nestled on the fringes of the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, overlooking its majestic sprawl and serenaded by the gentle lapping of a lakeside, lies VANTAALAY, a boutique retreat born of a lifelong passion. This haven is more than just a place of stay; it’s a manifestation of a childhood dream steeped in the allure of the untamed wilderness.
For the visionary behind VANTAALAY, the fascination with tigers ignited at the tender age of four, etching an enduring enchantment with these enigmatic creatures. A childhood woven with moments spent in tiger reserves, guided by the wisdom and passion of a civil servant father, formed the very fabric of this tale.
Amidst these reserves, a young explorer found solace in the company of tribals and locals, their lives intertwined with the landscape they called home. The allure of their mud houses, crowned with thatch roofs, left an indelible mark, inspiring the essence of VANTAALAY.
Here, every structure holds the echoes of a cherished past, each beam echoes with the stories shared under starlit skies, and every nook and corner bears the essence of a childhood dream fulfilled. VANTAALAY stands not just as a boutique retreat but as a testament to the enduring love for the wild.
From the vantage point of this retreat, the symphony of the tiger reserve unfolds, offering a canvas of undisturbed nature where the call of the wild harmonizes with the soul’s quest for serenity. Each dawn brings the promise of new encounters, each dusk whispers tales of a day well-spent amidst the untamed beauty.
VANTAALAY embodies the spirit of its creator, an ode to cherished memories and a sanctuary for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rhythms of the wild. This boutique wildlife retreat, woven with love and dreams, invites all who yearn for the embrace of nature’s authenticity and the warmth of a childhood passion realized.
VANTAALAY is my second home – place full of jungle lores, stories about tigers, wildlife, photography and conservation. A place for true wildlifer who wants to observe and feel forest. Incase you decide to explore forest of Tadoba, do jungle safari to see big cat, learn some photography, hear some stories and live forester’s life, you know whom to contact 🙂
LOVE-PROTECT-SUSTAIN
Shirish Bhakare
Tadoba, Maharashtra, India