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The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort
Bandhavgarh, India · Oberoi · Grand Luxury
The Oberoi Group's first dedicated wildlife resort opened in March 2025 on 21 acres beside Bandhavgarh National Park, as the company's 33rd hotel. TIME named it among the World's Greatest Places 2025 in its debut year. Just 19 tents and two pool villas sit in private gardens with floating island decks, fifteen minutes from the park gates in Madhya Pradesh.
- 21 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Sarwaniya
- Architect: Studio Lotus
About The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort
- Opened in March 2025 as The Oberoi Group's 33rd hotel, it is the company's first dedicated wildlife resort.
- Set on 21 acres beside Bandhavgarh National Park, known for one of India's highest tiger densities, it has 19 tents and two pool villas.
- TIME magazine named it to the World's Greatest Places 2025 list within its debut year of operation.
- New Delhi practice Studio Lotus designed the camp, turning an on-site water catchment into a perennial lake that anchors the public areas.
History
The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort opened in March 2025 as The Oberoi Group's 33rd hotel and its debut wildlife resort, set on 21 acres adjacent to Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh. It comprises 19 luxury tents and 2 pool villas and was named to TIME's World's Greatest Places 2025.
Restaurants and bars
- The Bush Kitchen — Restaurant · Regional Baghelkhand Cuisine
- The Tree Court — Bar · Small plates and cocktails
- The Deck — Restaurant · Indian and international
Experiences
- Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve — Morning, afternoon and night safaris led by professional naturalists in a customised 4-wheel-drive; book at least 120 days ahead.
- Alfresco by the Kachnar — Poolside dinner amid flowering Kachnar trees with bespoke menus; also offered as a private dinner for couples.
- Bonfire by the Lake — Starlit outdoor dinner beside a bonfire overlooking the lake and mahogany trees, open October to March.
- Bush Dining — Open-air dining at The Bush Kitchen with panoramic lake and jungle views and barbecue aromas.
- Budding Naturalists — Educational experience for teenagers learning to recognise animal tracks, feathers and markings through play and storytelling.
- Shesh Shaiya visit — Monolithic 11-metre statue of Lord Vishnu on a seven-hooded serpent, dating to the 10th century AD; reached on safaris through Tala zone or zone-free full-day safaris.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- TIME World's Greatest Places (2025)
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