Sterling Expands its Wildlife Portfolio with Vanyatara Tadoba, Maharashtra
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) has announced the opening of Sterling Vanyatara Tadoba in Maharashtra’s Chimur region, adding another significant location to its growing portfolio of jungle resorts across India.
Strategic Significance
- Expands Sterling's presence in Maharashtra.
- Reinforces the company's focus on wilderness travel as a distinct leisure segment.
- Supports the development of multi-destination wildlife circuits.
Resort Highlights
- An 18-key boutique wilderness retreat near the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Offers:
- Indulge Rooms with Sit-out
- Forest Villas with private lawns
- Two-Bedroom Villas for families and groups
- Facilities include a swimming pool, spa, and outdoor recreation spaces.
Location Advantage
Convenient access to five safari gates:
- Alizanza
- Madnapur
- Shirkheda
- Belara
- Shedegaon
- Provides flexibility for safari planning (subject to permits).
Experiential Offerings
- Naturalist-led storytelling sessions.
- Cultural performances by Gond tribe artists.
- Local cuisine experiences showcasing Vidarbha's Saoji cuisine.
- Post-safari high teas and private dinners under the stars.
Culinary Focus
- Restaurant The Jungle Table features:
- Traditional Saoji specialties.
- Regional dishes inspired by Nagpur and surrounding areas.
- Indian and international cuisine.
Leadership Perspective
Vikram Lalvani, MD & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts
- Emphasized that India's forests offer unique combinations of wildlife, culture, ecology, and cuisine.
- Stated that Sterling aims to make the forest itself the experience, not just the safari.
- Views wildlife and nature-led holidays as a key growth category.
Wildlife Circuit Development
- Sterling already operates resorts in Pench and Tipeshwar.
- Tadoba can now form part of a Pench-Tadoba-Tipeshwar wildlife circuit, offering travelers a broader wilderness journey.
Expected Impact
- Enhances Sterling's nature and wildlife tourism portfolio.
- Creates richer family and wildlife travel experiences.
- Encourages repeat travel through diverse forest and safari destinations across India.
