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Dear Friends,
The year 2019 was the best for Red Coral till date. We are a bit nostalgic for the year gone by and very excited for the upcoming year. Red Coral has seen stellar growth with seven new corals on-boarded from all over the country. The first edition of Red Coral Sales Week and Annual Gala was a resounding success, warmly welcomed by industry colleagues, friends and partners. Our many thanks to them.
The raison d’être of Red Coral is to add value to our partners. Towards this, we are always inventing and reinventing our offerings. We are grateful for their patient support and understanding. Curating new destinations and novel experiences are how we keep the interests of travellers piqued; on this note, we have a short piece on Singinawa Conservation foundation and we are happy to introduce our new corals onboard, Nine Furlongs in Binsar, Uttarakhand, Happiness Estate in Konkan, Maharashtra, Killa Aul Palace and Kila Dalijoda in Odisha. The wisdom and guidance of our travel industry colleagues are invaluable to us. Our heartfelt gratitude to them.
Wish a wonderful and prosperous New Year to one and all!
Namaste!
Shobha & Vinay
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Singinawa, meaning ‘Protectors of the Sacred Forests’ is a word borrowed from the Himalayan dialects. As the snow-capped austere peaks stand guard protecting the planes of India, so too does Singinawa Conservation Foundation exists for the protection of the continuous jungles of Central India. Focussing on the forests of Kanha and surroundings, SCF has relentlessly worked with forest guards and tribals of the region for holistic development and conservation. The activities of SCF span from sponsoring reconstruction and electrification of tribal schools to restoring the damaged homes of employees sourced from the local community. Rainwater harvesting, the initiative to clean the Banjar river along with spreading the word of ecological awareness to school children and communities at large have had a positive impact on the lives of the people and the forest.
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The Estate
Sir Henry Ramsay was enchanted by the siren call of the mountain breeze, bird songs, rustling of plants and the very palpable songs of silence as he stood admiring the majesty of Nanda Devi. A foremost architect of the British Kumaon region, he carved out six estates of virgin forests for his top officials, as he transferred his administrative quarters from Almora to Binsar during the summer months. One of these charming estates, which has passed hands and hearts, binding them together starting with the District Collectors, later to a musicologist who made it her home is Nine Furlongs with centuries of history and stories.
Built during the mid-1800s, the colonial bungalows are inspired and in unison with the evergreen forests around. Unequalled beauty of lush forests of mighty Himalayan Oaks and Rhododendrons coupled with the vistas of the pristine snow-capped peaks as the backdrop, even the quotidian becomes inspired. The two bungalows each deriving their name from the creatures of the wild, Kakarkot and Saulkot have been home to some of the most creative poets, writers and philosophers from the world over.
Accessibility
Nearest Airport: Pantnagar / 139 km
Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam / 104 km
Delhi: 384 km
Nainital: 87 km
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- Wildlife: Walk in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Culture: Experience Kumaoni Living
- Nature walks & Treks: A Stroller's Paradise!
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Delhi – Corbett – Nainital – Binsar
Delhi – Kathgodam – Binsar
Rishikesh – Corbett – Nainital – Binsar
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Perfect for a two to three nights extension from Goa, Happiness Estate is located in Sawantwadi, a small town in Southern Maharastra, 2 hours’ drive from Panjim; it is spread over acres of forest land and what we would like to call a food-forest, where our guests enjoy the bounty of the land!
Happiness Farm Stay is spread out with 4 cottages forming the living and dining spaces. One of them is a heritage granary which has been repurposed as the heritage wing. Three other cottages are built in the same fashion, one of which is dedicated to the kitchen and dining spaces. With 6 rooms in 3 cottages, Happiness Farm Stay is an intimate setting for a relaxing vacation be it with your loved ones or to meet like-minded travellers.
Sawantwadi, a small town in the South of Maharashtra gains importance owing to it being a cusp, geographically and culturally. With the Vindhyas guarding the east, the Arabian ocean to the west, rolling hills and landscape of Desh to the north and the coastal highlands of Goa to the south, Sawantwadi has always enjoyed a vantage position in geopolitical influence and blessed with great weather and landscapes.
Accessibility
Nearest Airport: Goa Airport | 88 km
Nearest Railway Station: Sawantwadi Railway Station | 10 km
Pune: 375 km
Mumbai: 517 km
Udupi: 371 km
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- Culture: A rendezvous with Koli Women entrepreneurs
- Art: Puppetry, Pottery and Paintings at Pinguli Village, the home of the Thakars, an indigenous tribe of artists, storytellers, and puppeteers
- Cuisine: Local Malvani and Goan Culinary Classes
- Heritage: Visits to the Sawantwadi Palace Museum & Yashwantgad Fort
- Birding: Lower Vindhyas is a birding hotspot
- Forest: Experience the Happiness Food Forest Walk
- Rural Cycling Trails
- Visit the Agricultural Centre
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The Happiness Estate is a perfect extension to any Goa Itinerary.
Goa airport – Sawantwadi – Goa
Pune – Sawantwadi – Goa
Mangalore – Goa – Sawantwadi – Pune
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With unbroken history of over 500 years, Killa Aul Palace mirrors the life of Indian sub-continent perfectly. Towering over the banks of river Kharasrota which forms a natural moat around this majestic fort palace, Killa Aul Palace has transformed from simple mud fort to a glorious palace complex sprawling over 30 acres.The Deb family has been the guardian of these lands for centuries and today Braj Keshari Deb Ji carries forward the tradition.
Set amidst nature in its full glory with a placid river and sprawling greenlands, Killa Aul Palace is haven of verdancy and wilderness. Situated in close proximity are the Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forests with its snaking waterways, home to the largest population of salt water crocodiles and magical glowing beaches.
Accessibility
Bhubaneswar: 116 km, 2 hours 45 minutes drive
Cuttack: 95 km and a 2 hours drive
Puri: 172 km, 3 hours 45 minutes
Chilika (Mangalajodi): 182 km, 4 hours
Kila Dalijoda: 105 km, 2 hours 40 minutes
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- Culture: Visit the Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udayagiri
- Nature: Pencha beach and Hukitola island
- Wildlife: Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cuisine: Local Culinary experiences of Odisha
- History : Interaction with the family
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Bhubaneswar airport – Kila Aul Palace – Kila Dalijoda – Puri –
Mangalajodi ( Chilika ) – Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar
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A rendezvous with history as you dive deep into the glorious past of royalty in the lesser-known corner of this incredible country, you will discover this little gem in the heart of Odisha, where echoes from the past whisper stories of an era gone by.
Kila Dalijoda is short and charming drive from Bhubaneswar taking you back in time, standing immune to its march, this beautiful laterite rock mansion is full of surprise with many nuggets of experiences curated for the discerning traveller such as lore of family heritage, culture, food, rural lifestyle, wildlife, nature walks, tribal life, village haats, birdlife, Angling and much more.
Debjit and Namrata along with their daughter Shreevidya play the host to perfection with their natural warmth and genuine charm, adding a human element to your experience.
Accessibility
Bhubaneswar: 47.5 Kms and 1 hour 15 minutes drive
Cuttack: 22kms, 50 minutes drive
Puri: 103 kms, 2 hours 15minutes drive
Chilika ( Mangalojodi ): 114 kms, 2 hours 30 minutes
Gopalpur: 217 kms, 4 hours 30 minutes
Aul Palace Bhitarkanika: 105 km, 2 hours 35 minutes
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- Textile Journeys: Traditional Hand-woven Khandua of Nuapatna and Maniabandha
- Nature & Wildlife: Kapilas Elephant Sanctuary and birding tours
- Art and craft: Sadeibareni Dhokra Craft village . and Bhatimunda for metal works
- Tribal Rendezvous with the Mundas and the Santal tribe
- Heritage: Cuttack Heritage Walk
- Cuisine: Odiya Culinary experiences
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Bhubaneswar airport – Kila Aul Palace – Kila Dalijoda – Puri –
Mangalajodi ( Chilika ) – Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar
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Heritage Hotels & Homestays
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