{"id":16720,"date":"2025-09-16T11:24:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=16720"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:24:18","slug":"join-carola-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/join-carola-in-india","title":{"rendered":"Join Carola in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A tantalising mixture of wildlife and culture, Carola left <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India<\/a> with more than a few items checked off her bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/kanha-jungle-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-copy.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16721\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFollowing a brief snapshot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi<\/a> (we later returned for more), it was time to enter safari mode in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kanha-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kahna National Park<\/a>. After arriving at our home away from home, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/kanha-jungle-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kahna Jungle Lodge<\/a>, we were escorted to a secluded riverside setting where we learned to make chai over a fire. Dressed in beautiful saris, we were shown some dance moves, before enjoying a delicious, lantern-lit dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-3.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1280,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=281,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-3.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=338,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-3.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Kahna-3.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter entering the park at dawn, we spotted our very first tiger, which was sleepily cleaning itself before disappearing into the bamboo. In no time at all, the echoing calls of monkeys let us know that another approached. With birdlife flitting overhead, we tucked into a very tasty \u2018bonnet breakfast\u2019 as the sun rose like a ball of fire over the grasslands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kanha-national-park-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Kanha%20National%20Park&regionId=197\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"197\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/197\/original\/tiger-kanha-national-park-india-timbuktu-h1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"197\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Kanha National Park Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Kanha National Park<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0009.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16747\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA short visit to Pench National Park offered us a different safari experience with lots of unique wildlife \u2013 and we had the chance to visit the nearby village, meeting the local people and learning about their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/pench-national-park-safari?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Pench%20National%20Park&regionId=511\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"511\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/511\/original\/T20s-son.jpeg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=left center\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"511\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Pench Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Pench<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekaamumbai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Mumbai.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16724\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai<\/a> was up next, where we wandered through the spice market (I wanted to buy everything!) and took part in a fun cooking class. We enjoyed our time at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/the-taj-mahal-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taj Mahal Palace<\/a>, with its stunning interiors and lovely views over the water. That night, we were whisked off to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekaamumbai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ekaa restaurant<\/a> for a sublime culinary and art experience \u2013 one of the most amazing dinners I\u2019ve ever had and I\u2019ll never forget it. P.S. Leave lots of space for all the food if you go!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Mumbai&regionId=230\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"230\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/230\/original\/Hero.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"230\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Mumbai Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Mumbai<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/visit-the-historic-mehrangarh-fort-in-jodphur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carola-Jodhpur.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16725\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA whirlwind tuk tuk ride marked our arrival in the \u2018blue city\u2019 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jodphur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jodhpur<\/a>, where we did plenty of exploring, from the bustling Sardar Market to the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/experience\/visit-the-historic-mehrangarh-fort-in-jodphur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merahangarh Fort<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/raas-jodhpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Raas<\/a> was a fantastic base including a pool big enough for proper laps and incredible views of the fort from its rooftop patio \u2013 the perfect setting for sundowners. We also enjoyed dinner at the home of a friend made during the trip, sharing traditional dishes with their family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jodphur-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Jodphur&regionId=200\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"200\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/200\/original\/Mehrangarh-Fort-jodphur-Rajasthan-india-timbuktu-h1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=left top\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"200\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Jodphur Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Jodphur<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rural-rajesthan-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Jawai.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16726\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVenturing into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rural-rajesthan-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rural Rajasthan<\/a>, we found ourselves at the superb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/sujan-jawai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sujan Jawai<\/a>, a luxury tented camp on the edge of a vast wilderness. Led by members of the Rabari community, we wandered the hills on foot, revelling in the silence. Later on, it was time for a game drive, where I saw my first leopard ever \u2013 majestic and alert as anything on its rocky perch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/sujan-jawai?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Suj%C3%A1n%20Jawai&lodgeId=7828\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"204\" data-lodge-id=\"7828\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/075\/825\/original\/6.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"204\" data-lodge-id=\"7828\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Suj\u00e1n Jawai Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Suj\u00e1n Jawai<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/taj-lake-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Carola-India-Udaipur-2.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16727\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/udaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udaipur<\/a>, we sailed across the water towards the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/taj-lake-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taj Lake Palace<\/a>, where we arrived in a flourish of smiles and colourful umbrellas. We awoke the next morning to serene lake views, and the sounds of birdlife mingled with the calls to prayer drifting over the water. Before venturing into the city, there was time for yoga and a morning plunge. I truly didn\u2019t want to leave.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/taj-lake-palace?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Taj%20Lake%20Palace&lodgeId=7582\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"203\" data-lodge-id=\"7582\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/074\/177\/original\/taj_lake_palace_hotel_1.0.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"203\" data-lodge-id=\"7582\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Taj Lake Palace Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Taj Lake Palace<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0750.jpg\" alt=\"India trip\" class=\"wp-image-16748\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Indian adventure ended back in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi<\/a> with rickshaw rides through the city, plenty of delicious street food and a bottle of tailored perfume to take home. After a visit to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib \u2013 a longheld dream of mine, an evening of music was a perfect way to finish off. I\u2019ll certainly be back!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Delhi&regionId=232\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"232\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/232\/original\/Jama-Masjid-mosque-delhi-india-timbuktu-h1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"232\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Delhi Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div 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