The Indian jungle lodge, BAGHVAN, in Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh, is now open. The name Baghvan draws its inspiration from one of India's iconic symbols, the Bengal tiger (bagh - tiger and van - forest). This charming lodge is located on the edge of Pench National Park, just 5 minutes from the Park entrance.

Indulge

Charming individual suites with a cheeky 50's ambiance

·         Air conditioned bedrooms in hues of copper and pale turquoise

·         Romantic sleep outs on a Machan (pronounced ma-chaan meaning jungle platform) a covered roof-top terrace with mosquito net, overhead fan and hookah pipes

·         Handmade Parsi tiles, woven hyacinth furniture, giant ebony chests

·         Spacious shaded decks lead guests down from the sitting room to the nullah (dry riverbed)

·         Interactive open kitchen that spills out into the dining area

·         Cool off in the swimming pool which contours along the nullah

·         Browse the lodge's Safari Shop with its unique collection of locally sourced arts and crafts

Taste

Breakfasts on cool private verandas

·         Pool lunches overlooking the nullah w Learn how to prepare traditional Indian dishes - recipes and spices provided!

·         Sunset cocktails under the Banyan tree whilst watching a giant flying squirrel perform aerobatics

·         Picnics at Khoka Lake

 Experience

Discover the beauty of Pench National Park on twice daily jungle safaris

·         Learn about the rich biodiversity of Central India from a CC Africa trained naturalist

·         Travel in comfort in a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari vehicle

·         View tigers whilst riding an elephant

·         Tick off Pench's ten Star Birds (a unique CC Africa program)

·         Absorb the sights and sounds as you walk through a traditional MP village

·         Foot safaris in the nullah, follow fresh tiger pugs

·         Birding from the pool deck

·         Visit Pachdhaar village and admire beautiful local pottery

 How to get there...

Baghvan is conveniently situated near major airports: Nagpur (52 miles / 90 km) and Jabalpur (122 miles / 192 km), as well as Bandhavgarh National Park (206 miles / 330 km) .
From Delhi: Fly to Nagpur (Indian Airlines); the drive from Nagpur to the Lodge is approx. 1.5 hours (52 miles / 90 km), OR
Fly to Jabalpur (Deccan Airways); the drive from Jabalpur to the Lodge is approximately 3.5 hours (122 miles / 192 km)
From Mumbai: Fly to Nagpur (Indian Airlines/Jet Airways), and drive to the Lodge

RESERVATIONS for BAGHVAN LODGE 

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