The lodge is spread in a sprawling estate of 12 acres in Rancha village (8-10 minutes from t
he park gate) and is surrounded by Sal forested hills on all sides. It has 4 cottage rooms and 8 stilt rooms with en-suite modern bathrooms. All cottage rooms have large open verandahs and each stilt unit has a wooden lofted balcony accessible from the inside of the unit for star gazing and even sleeping in the open.
Location :
Distances from important towns to Bandhavgarh.
Delhi : 880 Kms (approx.21 hours)
Khajurao : 280 Kms (approx.6 hours)
Satna : 112 Kms (approx.4 hours)
Katni : 95 Kms (approx.2 hours)
Kanha National Park : 240 Kms (approx.6 hours)
Jabalpur : 220 Kms (approx.4 hours)
Varanasi : 475 Kms (approx.9 hours)
Allahabad : 345 Kms (approx.7 hours)
Rewa : 225 Kms (approx.2 hours)
Umaria : 34 kms (approx.1 hours)
Facilities at the Lodge:
All rooms have A/C, large verandah with great views,writing table and chair. The rooms are well appointed with wood furniture in honey hues and inviting crisp cotton linen.
24 hours Power Backup in all rooms.
All bathrooms are with 24 hour Hot and Cold water, bath tubs and all modern facilities.
Multi-cuisine dining hall with a fire place overlooking expanses of wild grasslands back dropped by Sal forested hills.
A well stocked nature library and a watch tower.
A massage deck created at an elevation of 50 feet above ground level to rejuvenate after jungle experience.
A Gol Ghar" (informal seating area) to enjoy the outdoor dining experience.
Swimming pool with eco friendly water filtration plant.
A specialized team of experienced naturalist with focus on birding and an overall wildlife experience.
Eco friendly construction and eco sensitive waste disposal systems. The units are designed to blend with the surrounding landscape and with architectural style being rural vernacular.
Activities :
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is famed for its Jungle Safaris on Jeep and Elephant. We offer Jungle Safaris in 4 x 4 Open Suzuki Jeeps with front facing elevated seats. Morning safari is from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the evening safari is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., The park permits entry only after sunrise and exit before sunset, so the timing tends to change with the season.
Every vehicle is accompanied by a trained naturalist who helps the guest interpret the jungle with ease. Elephant safari is organized by the forest department and is subject to availability depending on Tiger sightings.
To minimize the ever increasing vehicular pressure on the park the lodge offers cycling and walking in the wilderness. Walking and cycling is encouraged in the periphery of the park with a trained guide.
Day walks can be organized to the Bandhavgarh Fort which is inside the national park and forms the heart of it. It offers great birding opportunity and fantastic views from the top. The fort is also prime habitat for the tiger and other wildlife.
The name Bandhavgarh is derived from the word ‘bandhav’ meaning brother and ‘garh’ meaning fort. According to Legend, Lord Rama was passing through these forest after defeating Ravana. He decided to build a fort here and gift it to his devoted brother Lakshman. Several historical monuments and twelve large water tanks are scattered around this 580 acres Fort.
Village visits and workshops with bamboo weavers are organized to get to explore and learn about the village life in forest areas. Bandhavgarh also offers great opportunity for picnics at water bodies and in the reserve forests.
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