Soul & Sojourn: Gandhi Sagar’s Spell of Thrill, Tranquility, and Timelessness

Snuggled within the peaceful Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi Sagar is turning into an absolute hotspot for visitors to indulge in a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and spiritual calm. Adventure-seekers can kick-start their days with kayaking, speed boating, paragliding, or ziplining at the luxury tents of the Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat, which are located along one of Asia's largest reservoirs-perfect for stargazing and camping beneath the starry sky. The region also hosts Asia's first floating festival in a floating stage, markets, boat safaris, and live music, a one-of-a-kind celebration of water, culture, and adventure.

 

Nature lovers can hike in the vast Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, spanning 368 sq km of land and divided by the Chambal River. The sanctuary bristles with leopards, chinkaras, sambar deer, and mugger crocodiles and boasts Madhya Pradesh's second-largest vulture population-perfect for guided safaris or relaxed forest strolls. History enthusiasts and seekers of a higher truth will relish visiting surrounding ancient temples, the renowned Hinglajgarh Fort, and the rock-cut Dharmrajeshwar Temple, steeped in rich cultural heritage. Gandhi Sagar certainly invites you to linger, discover, and rediscover adventure and tranquility in equal measure.

 

Source: Free Press Journal, Holiday Monk, Wandering Anusuya