Hriday Bhoomi, Jim Corbett

Hriday Bhoomi — "land of the heart" — sits in the small village of Dhela, on the edge of Jim Corbett National Park, about 13 km from Ramnagar. The last stretch in is a five-kilometre drive through the forest, and the Dhela safari gate, for the Dhela and Jhirna zones, is only minutes away.

It blends the warmth of a homestay with the comforts of a resort: five independent cottages for couples and small families, and a five-bedroom private villa for larger families and groups. There is a swimming pool, an in-house restaurant and wide green lawns, and the property keeps a light footprint, with its own organic farm. Days go on jungle safaris and nature walks; evenings end with riverside dinners and a bonfire.