Wildlife Hotels in India, Close to Forests and Safari Routes

Wildlife Hotels in India, Close to Forests and Safari Routes

Sarovar's wildlife hotels in India place travellers near the forest landscapes of Jim Corbett, Sasan Gir and Pilibhit. The four-hotel collection includes two nature-led stays in the Corbett region, an 80-room hotel 1.9 km from Gir Jungle Trails and a Pilibhit retreat suited to tiger-reserve itineraries. Guests can combine safari planning with comfortable rooms, regional dining, swimming pools, wellness facilities and family leisure time.

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Sarovar Hotels operates more than 75 properties across 50-plus locations in India and East Africa. This wildlife collection brings together four hotels across Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, giving travellers access to three distinct conservation landscapes. ABN Sarovar Portico in Dhikuli has 65 rooms and cottages and is 9.8 km from Dhangarhi Gate and Museum, a key access point for Corbett itineraries. Vandhara Sarovar Premiere in Patkote has 73 rooms, villas and suites and sits 7.7 km f...

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ABN Sarovar Portico, Jim Corbett

A Dhikuli wildlife stay positioned 9.8 km from Dhangarhi Gate and Museum.

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ABN Sarovar Portico, Jim Corbett
9.8 km from Dhangarhi Gate and Museum

65 rooms and cottages near Corbett safari access

ABN Sarovar Portico offers 65 modern rooms and cottages in Dhikuli, with interiors inspired by the surrounding forest landscape. The hotel is 5.9 km from Garjiya Devi Temple, 8.7 km from Ramnagar Bus Stand, 9.8 km from Dhangarhi Gate and Museum and 10 km from Ramnagar Railway Station. Guests can dine at Flavours, use the swimming pool and recreation room, or unwind at the spa, salon and fitness centre after a safari or local excursion.


  • 65 rooms and cottages
  • Flavours all-day dining
  • Swimming pool
  • Recreation room
  • Spa and salon
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Banqueting for up to 200 guests
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Early check-in and check-out
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The featured collection

Three wildlife regions, one standard of hosting

The cards below feature one hotel from each core wildlife region. Vandhara Sarovar Premiere, Patkote is also included in the complete four-hotel collection and detailed in the guide below.

ABN Sarovar Portico
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Dhikuli, Jim Corbett

ABN Sarovar Portico

65 rooms and cottages, 9.8 km from Dhangarhi Gate, with a pool, recreation room, spa, fitness centre and all-day dining.

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Sarovar Portico Gir
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Sasan Gir, Gujarat

Sarovar Portico Gir

80 rooms, 1.9 km from Gir Jungle Trails and 9.4 km from Devaliya Park Safari, with a pool, spa, fitness centre and dining.

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Royal Kingdom Sarovar Portico
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Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh

Royal Kingdom Sarovar Portico

37 rooms with access to Pilibhit wildlife itineraries, plus a swimming pool, four dining outlets, kids activities and event lawns.

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Safari-led stays with practical comforts

What's available across the Sarovar wildlife collection

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Safari access & local support

Selected hotels provide travel-desk, concierge or transfer support for forest gates, jungle trails, local temples and nature excursions. Safari permits remain subject to official availability.

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All-day dining

On-site restaurants serve regional and familiar dishes, helping guests plan early departures, relaxed lunches and post-safari dinners without leaving the property.

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Pool, wellness & recreation

The collection includes swimming pools and property-specific leisure facilities such as spas, fitness centres, recreation rooms, outdoor activities and children’s spaces.

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Family & group stays

Room inventories, cottages, villas, event lawns and banquet venues support family wildlife holidays, photography groups, celebrations and corporate retreats near nature.

Choose the Right Wildlife Hotel in India

Looking for wildlife hotels in India near safari gates, forest reserves and nature trails? Sarovar Hotels offers four stays across Jim Corbett, Sasan Gir and Pilibhit. Each property supports a different type of wildlife itinerary, from gate-focused Corbett weekends and quiet Patkote retreats to Asiatic-lion safaris in Gir and tiger-reserve journeys in Pilibhit.

ABN Sarovar Portico, Jim Corbett is suited to travellers who want a comfortable base in Dhikuli with practical access to the Corbett landscape. The 65-room-and-cottage hotel is 9.8 km from Dhangarhi Gate and Museum, 8.7 km from Ramnagar Bus Stand and 10 km from Ramnagar Railway Station. A swimming pool, recreation room, spa, salon, fitness centre and Flavours all-day dining support family holidays and short safari breaks.

Vandhara Sarovar Premiere, Patkote offers a quieter wildlife-and-foothill retreat with 73 rooms, villas and suites. It is 7.7 km from Sitabani Wildlife Reserve and 39.1 km from Jim Corbett Jungle Safari. The resort combines balconies, an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, Brahmkamal multi-cuisine restaurant and event venues for travellers who prefer space, scenery and a slower pace.

Sarovar Portico Gir is the collection's closest featured hotel to a defining wildlife attraction. The 80-room property is 1.9 km from Gir Jungle Trails and 9.4 km from Devaliya Park Safari. A swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, travel assistance, outdoor activities and Flavours restaurant make it a practical base for lion-country safaris, birdwatching and family nature holidays.

Royal Kingdom Sarovar Portico, Pilibhit has 37 rooms and is suited to travellers exploring the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve landscape, Chuka Beach and jungle-safari routes. The hotel offers a swimming pool, kids' activities, four dining outlets, lawns and banqueting for up to 600 guests, making it useful for families, road-trip groups and larger gatherings.

When comparing jungle resorts and wildlife hotels, check the distance to the correct safari gate, permit rules, reporting time, transfer arrangements and seasonal opening dates. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and safari operations are controlled by the relevant forest authorities. Confirm permits separately, allow buffer time for early departures and review local weather and road conditions before travel.

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Around ABN Sarovar Portico, Jim Corbett

What's nearby

  • Garjiya Devi Temple5.9 km
  • Ramnagar Bus Stand8.7 km
  • Dhangarhi Gate and Museum9.8 km
  • Ramnagar Railway Station10 km
  • Pantnagar Airport91.3 km
Guest Reviews

What Wildlife Travellers Say

Concise summaries of recent Tripadvisor guest feedback on rooms, service, food and nature-led stays across the wildlife collection.

Rahul
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★★★★★

“Very nice experience. Both the check-in and check-out processes were smooth and completely hassle-free. The quality of food was excellent, and the restaurant staff provided exceptional hospitality.”

Rahul

ABN Sarovar Portico, Jim Corbett

Vaibhav D
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★★★★★

“Rooms size is very big, food is ultimate. Thanks to all staff for the hospitality. Will visit again for sure.”

Vaibhav D

ABN Sarovar Portico, Jim Corbett

Mayank Gupta
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★★★★★

“Our two-night stay was truly wonderful. The ambiance was incredibly peaceful, the view of the surrounding mountains was absolutely breathtaking, and the food was delicious.”

Mayank Gupta

Vandhara Sarovar Premiere, Patkote

Dipannita M
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★★★★★

“Had an amazing stay at Royal Kingdom Sarovar Portico with our rider group. The rooms were extremely spacious, clean, and comfortable. The food was delicious and the staff were exceptionally polite and warm.”

Dipannita M

Royal Kingdom Sarovar Portico, Pilibhit

Frequently Asked Questions About Sarovar Wildlife Hotels

Find direct answers about safari access, hotel locations, family stays, facilities, transport and booking across the Sarovar wildlife collection.