{"id":23261,"date":"2024-02-04T11:19:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T11:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=23261"},"modified":"2024-02-23T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T10:43:46","slug":"experience-travel-talks-episode-1-chambal-safari-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/experience-travel-talks-episode-1-chambal-safari-lodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Travel Talks: Episode 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1705511914363{padding-top: 60% !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chambal-Safari-Lodge-3-Copy.jpg?id=23305) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-9 vc_col-lg-3 vc_hidden-md vc_col-sm-offset-4 vc_hidden-sm vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” css=”.vc_custom_1515677389520{background-color: #003053 !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain !important;}”][vc_column width=”5\/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-3 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-1 vc_col-xs-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1705576344278{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;}”][vc_column_text]Welcome to Experience Travel Talks. <\/strong><\/span>To kick off the series, our Co-Founder Sam is taking you with him to one of his favourite heritage homestays in India to meet Anu, the heart and soul behind Chambal Safari Lodge. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/904115034\/2a7f1cf8f3?share=copy”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1562929652572{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Surrounded by birdsong and the gentle rustle of wildlife, Sam chats with Anu – the charming co-owner of Chambal Safari Lodge<\/a> – about how the family-run retreat came to be (something of a happy accident), what makes this place so special, and her top tips for visiting India.<\/p>\n

00:10 \u2013 What this vodcast series is all about
\n00:57 \u2013 An introduction to Chambal and the lay of the land
\n01:34 \u2013 The wonderful wildlife that call Chambal home
\n01:54 \u2013 A peek inside the safari lodge
\n02:35 \u2013 Anu sheds light on the lodge\u2019s origin story
\n05:46 \u2013 The little joys of Chambal through Anu’s eyes
\n07:00 \u2013 What makes the surrounding landscape so special
\n08:15 \u2013 Why every type of traveller will love staying here
\n09:21 \u2013 Why Chambal is the perfect antidote to Rajasthan\u2019s hectic cities
\n09:55 \u2013 Gain insights into the nearby villages and their communities
\n12:42 \u2013 The intention behind the lodge’s creation
\n14:42 \u2013 The lodge\u2019s conservation efforts
\n15:42 \u2013 Why the lodge sits in perfect harmony with nature
\n16:39 \u2013 Anu’s tips for travellers visiting India
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Just a few magical moments you’ll experience here…<\/h2>\n

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Meander down the unspoiled Chambal river as it glows golden at sunset<\/p>\n

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Chat to curious villagers by Bateshwar’s ghats<\/p>\n

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Retreat back ‘home’ to unwind and seek some shade<\/p>\n

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Spot Indian skimmers, just one of the many birds that call Chambal home<\/p>\n

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Tempted to stay at Chambal Safari Lodge<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

If so, we\u2019ve got some fantastic holiday ideas for you.<\/p>\n

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Take your pick:<\/p>\n

Our brand-new Regal Residences of Rajasthan itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n

Birdlife of North India<\/a><\/p>\n

East to West: Highlights of the Gangetic Plain<\/a><\/p>\n

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We hope you enjoyed the first episode of Experience Travel Talks<\/h2>\n

If you liked what you heard make sure to stick around for more episodes from the Experience Travel Group.
\nAs well as unravelling the stories and family legacies behind our favourite heritage hotels,
\nwe’ll be delving deep into our dynamic destinations, and sharing secret spots
\nthrough the lens of our videographer.<\/p>\n

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