Best Time To Visit:- October to April
Duration:- 7 Nights 8 Days
Locations Covered:- Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Khajuraho
Arrival/Departure Destination:- Jabalpur
About the Locations & Properties
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is a vast expanse of grassland
and forest in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Area: 940 km2
Established: 1933
Flora
Kanha Tiger Reserve is home to over 1000 species of flowering plants. The lowland forest
is a mixture of sal (Shorea robusta) and other mixed-forest trees, interspersed with meadows. The highland
forests are tropical moist, dry deciduous type and of a completely different nature from bamboo (Dendrocalamus
strictus) on slopes. A notable Indian ghost tree (Davidia involucrata) can also be seen in the dense forest.
Fauna
Kanha Tiger Reserve has species of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats, foxes and
jackals. Among the deer species, swamp deer (Cervus duavcelli branderi) or hard-ground barasingha is the pride
of the place, as it is the only subspecies of swamp deer in India, except the great swamp deer of Sundarbans.
The animal is adapted to hard ground unlike swamp deer of the north, which live in marshy swamps. The reserve
has been instrumental in rescuing the swamp deer from extinction. Indian gaur (Bos guarus), belonging to the ox
genus, are found in Kanha.
Kanha Earth Lodge
India's finest Wilderness Experience, Kanha Earth Lodge, is spread in 16 acres of
natural forest, tucked away in a small hamlet bordering Kanha’s buffer zone. Its unique location, 30 minutes
from the Khatia/Kisli park gate, ensures that it is close enough for easy access to the park, but still far
enough from the glut of hotels lining Kanha’s tourist hub to offer guests a true wilderness experience. The 12
luxury bungalows with large open verandahs of this Wildife Resort in Kanha National Park have been inspired by
Gond tribal architecture and offer environmentally sensitive, low-impact accommodation through their design
and
use of local stone and waste wood. While the absence of neighbouring lodges or highways creates an ideal
setting
for nature walks, birding and cycling trips through the surrounding forest.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh National Park is in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This
bio-diverse park is known for its large population of Royal Bengal tigers.
Area: 1536 km2
Established: 1968
Flora
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is home to over 1000 species of flowering plants. The lowland
forest is a mixture of sal (Shorea robusta) and other mixed-forest trees, interspersed with meadows. The
highland forests are tropical moist, dry deciduous type and of a completely different nature from bamboo
(Dendrocalamus strictus) on slopes. A notable Indian ghost tree (Davidia involucrata) can also be seen in the
dense forest.
Fauna
One of the biggest attractions of this national park is the tiger (Panthera tigris
tigris) and its sightings. Bandhavgarh has a very high density of tigers within the folds of its jungles. There
is a saying about the Park that goes: "In any other Park, you are lucky if you see a tiger. In Bandhavgarh, you
are unlucky if you don't see (at least) one." Bandhavgarh has one of the highest density of Bengal tigers known
in the world, and is home to some well-known tigers which are large.
Kings Lodge, Bandhavgarh
The lodge is environmentally sensitive, harmonious with the natural features of the site
and accentuates natural daylight to all facilities. Local knowledge and art has been incorporated in the
development and the lodge has been constructed using local manpower. The lodge is rustic yet deluxe, finished
with fine cotton and handcrafted furniture. The lodge is set in a forested estate of 32 acres over looking sal
forested hills on both sides.
Panna Tiger Reserve
Panna National Park located in Panna and Chattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh is
formally being renowned as the 22nd tiger reserve of India and fifth in Madhya Pradesh.
Area: 542.67 km2
Established: 1993
Flora
Panna Tiger Reserve is home to over 1000 species of flowering plants. The lowland forest
is a mixture of sal (Shorea robusta) and other mixed-forest trees, interspersed with meadows. The highland
forests are tropical moist, dry deciduous type and of a completely different nature from bamboo (Dendrocalamus
strictus) on slopes. A notable Indian ghost tree (Davidia involucrata) can also be seen in the dense forest.
Fauna
Among the animals found here are the tiger, leopard, chital, chinkara, nilgai, sambhar
and sloth bear. The park is home to more than 200 species of birds including the bar-headed goose, honey
buzzard, king vulture, blossom-headed parakeet, changeable hawk-eagle and Indian vulture.
Sarai At Toria
The Sarai at Toria is a beautiful riverside retreat close to the World Heritage site of
Khajuraho and to the Panna Tiger Reserve. The independent cottages are created in village style mud and thatch
but have spacious contemporary interiors. The dining/sitting area is an open structure commanding serene and
stunning views over the Ken river, to the park's hills beyond.
Ken River Lodge
Fondly called the Tree House by locals, because of its lovely Machaan restaurant
overlooking the Ken River, it is the finest place to get lost from the world. It is spread in sprawling jungle
of 50 acres along the Ken River and offers a unique opportunity to laze with the crocodiles, roar with the
tigers and soar with the birds. It offers a unique blend of traditional royal hospitality and comfortable
country living.
Khajuraho World Heritage Site
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in
Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic
sculptures. The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between
950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different
religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Temple
of Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian
art.
Syna Heritage Resort
Syna Heritage Resort - Khajuraho is a fine blend of worldly luxury and traditional
charm, with an ambience of elegance. This contemporary heritage hotel in Khajuraho features 28 luxurious rooms
and suites, equipped with all modern amenities. The rooms are tastefully decorated, overlooking the hotel's
beautifully manicured gardens. The guest accommodation at Syna gives
a glimpse of the old world charm, along with all comforts a global traveler could expect from a luxury
property
Last but not the least, that uncommon unforgettable quality that makes it a perfect getaway.
