Tucked away in the Vindhya hill ranges of
Madhya Pradesh, the Bandhavgarh National Park tops the list of a wildlife
visitor to India. Tiger is the biggest draw for tourists here. However, the
national park has a variety of mammalian, avian and reptilian species. The
437 sq km of the
Bandhavgarh National Park offers a great deal to explore
and capture in your cameras. To make your experiences even richer, you need
to plan your stay at jungle lodges and wildlife resorts that are well
equipped with all the basic amenities and lie amid lush foliage. Wildlife
Jungle Resorts that are mostly liked by wildlife lovers and holidaymakers
include:
Tiger's
Den, Bandhavgarh
The resort is located in the village of Tala, just 400 yards from the
national park. It features 18 tastefully furnished luxury cottages that come
along with private balconies. Here, travellers can treat themselves with
excessive luxury and indulgence, keeping close to the pristine wildlife at
the same time.
Facilities/Amenities
Rooms are well appointed and have attached bathrooms. 24 hours hot-and-cold
running water facility is available. The cuisine offered at the resort is
both varied and toothsome. You can have Indian, Italian, Continental and
Chinese food here. Other facilities include library, telephone, laundry,
room service and a number of indoor games. You can also enjoy bird watching
tours, elephant rides and wildlife trips, organised by the resort.
Bandhavgarh
Jungle Lodge
Recognised
by the Department of Tourism, the Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge is just at
walking distance from the main entrance of the national park. The lodge has
been fashioned in accordance with the setting of an Indian village. A total
of 20 guestrooms await you here.
Facilities/Amenities
All the rooms and cottages at Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodge are well equipped
and come along with facilities like 24 hours hot/cold water supply, modern
toilet, twin bed, luggage rack etc. Tourists can savour ethnic Indian and
delectable Continental cuisine at the lodge. The library at the lodge is
well stocked with wildlife books and magazines. Indoor games, wildlife film
shows, wildlife excursions and nature walks are the other attractions for
travellers here.
Nature
Heritage Resort, Bandhavgarh
Sprawling
over 3 acres of lush green foliage, the resort is positioned on the fringes
of the Bandhavgarh National Park. Here, you can savour a variety of
cuisines, soak up the pristine environs and enjoy modern amenities. There
are 14 tastefully done luxury cottages to cater to your needs.
Facilities/Amenities
The rooms at the Nature Heritage Resort are equipped with facilities like
wall-to-wall carpetting, attached bathroom, shower, 24-hour hot/cold running
water etc. The restaurant at the resort provides you with mouth-watering
Indian and Continental delicacies. Lectures by naturalists and wildlife
slide shows are added attractions for tourists here. Other arrangements
include nature walks, bird watching tours, elephant safaris and jeep safaris
among others.
Tiger
Trails Safari Lodge, Bandhavgarh
The
resort occupies an area of 11 acres and happens to be one of the finest in
Bandhavgarh National Park. It lies in the Bijaria village and overlooks the
impressive Bandhavgarh Fort. To cater to your needs are 12 well-appointed
cottages, available on twin-share basis.
Facilities/Amenities
The cottages at Tiger Trails are furnished as per the taste of travellers.
The cottages come along with attached bathrooms, modern toilets and hot/cold
running water. At the restaurant, you can have lip-smacking cuisine
including Indian, Continental and Chinese. The resort also features a bar to
serve you with a wide range of wine and beer. You can acquaint yourself of
the wildlife species at the well-stocked library. Wildlife viewing, bird
watching, nature walks and elephant rides are also arranged for your
convenience.
