Tipai Wildlife Luxuries

At Tipai, you needn’t leave the lap of nature to enjoy that of luxury.

Set in a 35 acre expanse in the fringes of Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary with a selection of private pool & forest villas, Tipai is a departure from the norm – experience our idea of luxury: raw, rare, and sustainable

It goes beyond the safari-buffet-bed-and-pool formula, designing a rare elevated travel experience with stunning offbeat locations, customised menus, and attentive round-the-clock service.

Destination

Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Yavatmal area is crisscrossed by four rivers – Bhima, Purna, Krishna, and Tapti – and features waterfalls and reservoirs in dense forests and basalt lands. Spread across 148.63 sq km – it is known as the Green Oasis of Eastern Maharashtra. Bengal tigers, leopard cats, sloth bears, Indian leopards, hyenas, sambar deer, chital, black bucks and wild dogs are among animal species that live in this sanctuary. There are over 180 bird species here, representing 46 bird families out of which 85 kinds of rare birds – making it a great place for birding.

There are three entry gates of Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary,

Sunna Gate is nearest to Tipai. Located 6 km away, 15 minutes drive
Mathani & Kodori Gate are 20 km away and 45 minutes drive.

Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) in Maharashtra shares a tiger corridor with Kawal Tiger Reserve (KTR) in the former undivided Adilabad district in Telangana. Additionally, there are also corridors between Tipeshwar and Painganga (Yavatmal) & Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) (Chandrapur).

The Jungle Lodge

Abutting the buffer zone of the Tipeshwar National Park, Tipai is a world away from the beaten path. Every experience is designed for a true getaway. Tucked away in a 34-acre sanctuary, Tipai offers guests a choice of private pool residences and forest villas.

Designed in tune with the natural landscape, all spaces here are built with local materials using sustainable techniques like rammed earth construction and stone masonry.

Dining at Tipai Wildlife Luxuries

Tipai kitchen boasts a team of professional chefs from the city and local staff from the neighbouring village, who collaborate to create a tailor-made culinary experience for each guest. The menu showcases an exquisite blend of native and international meals, prepared using locally sourced ingredients. For those who opt for the seasonal menu, delicately blanched flavours from around the world is assured. Indulge in immersive dining experiences on the machans, elegant verandahs or cosy picnics under the teak trees, each thoughtfully designed to offer a unique culinary adventure.

Sustainability at Tipai

Food ingredients sourced locally or grown organically within the property.
Apiaries contribute to biodiversity, and seasonal menus.
Reforested Tipai with a palette of 300 native trees, shrubs and grasses.
Self-cleaning bio-pools at the property are 100% chemical-free.
Almost all landscaping needs are met by harvested rainwater.
Rejuvenated groundwater reserves with scientific building of check dams, percolation pits and more.
Naturally cool rammed earth and stone villas reduce the carbon footprint.
Solar panels installed for harnessing most of the electricity needs from the sun that shines generously on Tipai all year long.

The stay at Tipai presents an eco-friendly approach to hospitality by seamlessly integrating with the natural surroundings. 11 Forest Villas & 4 Pool Residencies are made of rammed earth and stone, and built using locally-sourced materials, reflecting the local craftsmanship and resources.

Forest Villas : 11 units

Adorned with handcrafted details, 11 Forest Villas offer guests an intimate living experience both indoors and outdoors in an area of 1903 sqft. Guests can wake up to the soothing sounds of the seasonal river and the forest’s inhabitants. Spread across Tipai, each forest villa enjoys a different facet of this carefully conserved wildscape. The villa is ideal for couples.

Features:

Al fresco and indoor lounges
King bed with organic bedding and blackout drapes
Bath suite with tub, open to the sky showers, twin vanities and organic wellness range
Bespoke mini bar: choose your potion!
Private dining: a la carte, off the menu and chef’s table
Round the clock service
Wi-fi and air conditioning

Pool Residencies : 4 Units

Unhindered views, expansive spaces and absolute privacy — 4 Pool Villa residences span 2172 sqft and include a sprawling master suite with both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Located along the buffer zone of the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary and the rivulet that meanders between us and the forest, wildlife sightings aren’t limited to safaris for our pool residents! Al fresco living by the plunge pool with natural filtering and gazebo make it a unique experience.

Features:

Al fresco living with a plunge pool and gazebo
King bed with organic bedding and blackout drapes
Bath suite with jacuzzi, open to the sky showers, twin vanities and organic wellness range
Indoor lounge and bespoke mini bar: choose your potion!
Private dining: a la carte, off the menu and chef’s table
Butler pantry and round the clock service
Wi-fi and air conditioning

The Experiences

Whether it’s for the solo birder, a family getaway or an offsite think tank, every detail of a Tipai experience is customised carefully.

Nature & Wilderness

Wildlife Jungle Safaris in Tipeshwar National Park
Nature and Birding walk within the expanse of 35 acres forested patch
Walk/drive to Lake Gondwakdi with alfresco picnic lunch or drive to Jam Lake, 20 kms from Tipai and a 40 mins drive for birding
Engage in an interactive session with our in-house permaculturist to explore the organic kitchen garden