Why you need to provide your children with the experience of nature and wildlife

It’s the holiday season! It’s the best time to explore new places as a family. Do different things for the first time. Make new family traditions. Holidays are when you create everlasting memories you cherish forever. You get to spend quality time with your family and you can introduce your children to new experiences and destinations.

There’s a first time for everything!

A trip to the hills could be their first experience trekking. A holiday to Goa may be the first time your children play in the ocean and build a sandcastle. A jungle safari could be the first time your children witness wild animals. Seeing animals in the wild is also something that children don’t get to do in big cities and is an experience that can help them grow into compassionate and worldly individuals. A village tour could show your children how other communities live in India, and help make them more open-minded and accepting.

Let children be children!

Children enjoy visiting wild places and discovering wildlife and nature. We will celebrate not only our children but the parents who take the time and effort to expand their children’s horizons with these unique holiday experiences.‘A majority of children aged 8-15 feel happy being outdoors’ – based on a poll done by The Wildlife Trusts, UK.Club Mahindra is built on a foundation of bringing families and friends together so that they can enjoy moments that they will remember forever.The 5 jungle resorts of Club Mahindra are located within or near a nature reserve that offers safaris and treks for you and your family. These resorts are unique in that they are surrounded by greenery and offer luxury facilities in the heart of nature. Each Club Mahindra resort has its own charm giving you the opportunity to teach your children about wildlife and outdoor activities.

• Feel the rumbling roar of the Royal Bengal Tiger - Club Mahindra Corbett, Uttarakhand

Holidaying at this resort gives your children the opportunity to explore the unique flora and fauna of the region with a safari or even a nature walk. The resort will be happy to help you organise a village walk, allowing your children to get a different view of the local culture and traditions. The Corbett Resort in Nainital offered by Club Mahindra nestles in the heart of the tiger territory! It finds its home near the renowned Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest national park, initially established to safeguard the majestic Royal Bengal tiger.

• Appreciate the majestic call of the Asiatic Lion - Club Mahindra Gir, Gujarat

A thrilling safari, organised by the resort provides an experience where children can learn not only about the ecosystem and the wildlife found here but also about patience and discipline. Spread over four acres, your kids will have more than enough room to run around and play games while the adults relax and rejuvenate. For a slower paced holiday, you can check out the Thrill Zone at the resort which features games to keep your kids busy for days! Your kids everything from chess and carom to pool, air hockey, cricket, football and badminton.The only place in the world to spot the Asiatic Lion is in Gir, Gujarat. Club Mahindra Gir Resort is located perfectly to explore the region making it one of the most popular choices for a family holiday.

• Relive the elegance of a royal heritage - Club Mahindra Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur

The Kumbhalgarh Resort offered by Club Mahindra, situated atop a hill with commanding views of the Kumbhalgarh Valley, presents a unique opportunity to provide your children with a fresh perspective on the world. Although Kumbhalgarh may not house any lions or tigers, it showcases historic sites and culture that dates back centuries. This resort has been inspired by the royal era that Rajasthan is famous for and embodies the old-world charm that was quintessential to that time. A visit to the Kumbhalgarh Fort will show your children the wonder of Indian history as they get a peek at how royalty lived centuries ago.

• Taste the sweet fragrance of spices - Club Mahindra Thekkady, Kerala

Club Mahindra Thekkady Resort offers an amazing way to let your children get close to wildlife while still being safe. Located near the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary amidst spice-scented plantations in Kerala, this resort is an ideal holiday destination. Your children can witness wild animals in their natural habitat and can learn about wild spices and how they are grown- the best of flora and fauna! Imagine the stories they will have to tell!

• Gape at the splendid stripes of the Royal Bengal Tiger - Club Mahindra Kanha, Madhya Pradesh

After you spend the day on your safari, you return to the resort’s stunning swimming pool and manicured lawns, sharing all that you saw with your family over a scrumptious meal.Another destination you can spot the Royal Bengal Tiger is in the Kanha National Park. The Club Mahindra Kanha Resort located near the park is the perfect way for you and your family to get up close with this wildcat while still enjoying all the luxuries of the resort.

Children were born to roam free and explore the outdoors. Even as the world is more connected and fast-moving than ever, Club Mahindra’s jungle resorts offer your kids an enriching and entertaining way of connecting with nature! A wildlife holiday in a jungle resort is not only a literal breath of fresh air, it is a great way to spend quality time with your children and teach them about living in harmony with nature and wildlife!