We met with Dr Raghu Chundawat in the al fresco breeze of our Amala kitchen. He had come to talk about his lodge, the Sarai at Toria, a beautiful and rustic eco-property in Madhya Pradesh, India. But what ended up captivating us was his story, one that spans far beyond his property walls. Back in the […]
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Amala at Home: Bringing Our World of Films to You
By Amanda Have you ever found yourself wanting to travel to a destination just because you saw it in a movie? We may not be able to travel right now so when we switch off at the end of the day, turning off work and the news and social media to “reset”, one thing we […]
An Amala Summer, 2020
It might be warm all year-round here in the tropics, but the balmy summer months do bring out the best in some of our favourite destinations nearby and beyond. With lush greenery, ripe fruits and blue skies, the warmer temperatures set up perfect opportunities to indulge in countryside, coast and even cities. From northern locales […]
Madhya Pradesh: Architectural Wonders & Tiger Territory
Our in-depth journey through Madhya Pradesh will take you from architectural wonders to the most secluded heartlands, and into towns bursting with life and energy. There is a forest of bamboo and ravines that inspired Richard Kipling’s famous story, The Jungle Book. There is a weaving city whose fine silks were favoured by royalty, and […]