Presentation on Luxury Wildlife Resorts in India - Taj Group

4. Breaking new ground in India, a joint venture
between Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces,
&Beyond and Cigen offers the country’s first and
only wildlife circuit. This partnership, known as
Taj Safaris, provides guests with the ultimate
interpretive wildlife experience in India, based
on a proven sustainable ecotourism model.
& Beyond’s collaboration with Taj Hotels rests on
decades of expertise in operating luxury jungle
safari lodges offering unique wildlife experiences,
coupled with legendary service.
This union of like-minded hospitality companies
pools vast resources and experience to build a
circuit of extraordinary lodges in India’s renowned
tiger reserves. In keeping with shared and deeply
entrenched social and conservation principles,
development programmes are being established
to engage neighbouring communities in making
small, meaningful differences.
Taj Safaris own and operate four luxurious jungle
safari lodges in Central India, situated on the
borders of well-known tiger reserves in Madhya
Pradesh.
Birth of a tiger safari

5. Beauty and the beast
BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
Cradled among the picturesque Vindhya and
Satpura ranges in the central Indian state of
Madhya Pradesh, the renowned tiger reserve
of Bandhavgarh National Park is one of India’s
most beautiful wilderness areas. The dramatic
landscape features tropical forests and woodlands,
as well as steep rocky hills with flat grasslands in
the valleys below.
Bandhavgarh supports one of the highest densities
of tiger on the subcontinent. The Park is also
home to a large variety of mammals: leopard,
chital (spotted deer), sambar deer, nilgai, wild
boar, chinkara, sloth bear, rhesus macaque, grey
langur, jungle cat, hyena, porcupine, jackal, fox
and wild dog.

6. MAHUA KOTHI
BANDHAVGARH JUNGLE LODGE
The Lodge sprawls invitingly over 16 hectare
(40 acre) grounds. Spacious guest areas
welcome guests into the gracious, original kothi
(homestead). Private courtyards with shaded
seating and traditional mud floors lead into each
of the twelve charming guest suites, or kutiyas.
Ensuite bathrooms have twin hand basins, indoor
showers, bath and separate w.c. Rich textiles
in shades of rust and burnt orange reflect the
accents of this exotic land.
Early morning tea, coffee and homemade spice
biscuits are set out among aromatic burning
incense in the courtyard. Bicycles parked
alongside are an invitation to explore.
12 kutiyas (jungle suites) – air conditioned
Member of Relais & Châteaux
Swimming pool,Baghiya (traditional garden)
Interactive kitchen,Safari Shop,In-room massage

7. So much more than the bare necessities
PENCH NATIONAL PARK
Made famous by Rudyard Kipling’s classic Jungle
Book, Pench National Park is situated in the Seoni
and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. The
Pench River meanders through hills, forests and
valleys in the 757 km² (290 square miles) Park.
The river runs from north to south, dividing the
park into almost equal western and eastern
halves – the well forested districts of Chhindwara
and Seoni respectively.
A typical Central Indian teak jungle, Pench
supports a rich variety of wildlife, including
tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chital
and brilliant birdlife. The Park’s open habitat is
not only ideal for wildlife viewing but also
strikingly beautiful.

8. BAGHVAN PENCH JUNGLE LODGE
Twelve charming suites with a cheeky 1950’s ambience line a lovely nullah (dry riverbed)
surrounded by forest. A covered passage takes guests from their bedroom to a generously
proportioned bathroom with twin hand basins, separate w.c. and indoor and outdoor showers.
Stairs lead up to a machan (a covered jungle rooftop platform) that is perfect for romantic
sleepouts, complete with mosquito net, overhead fan and hookah pipes.
Spacious guest areas are elegantly finished with delicate handmade Parsitiles, woven hyacinth
furniture and giant ebony chests. Baghvan’s interactive open kitchen spills out to the dining area,
where
guests are encouraged to learn how to prepare traditional Indian dishes – recipes and
spices provided! 12 bungalow suites – air conditioned Swimming pool Library Interactive kitchen
Safari Shop In-room massage Only 10 minutes from the Park entrance

9. Luxury, naturally
KANHA NATIONAL PARK
Kanha National Park is one of India’s largest parks, covering 1 945 km2 (750
square miles) of pristine Indian wilderness. This national park is one of the
first nine tiger reserves established with the initial launch of Project Tiger in
1973,aimed at protecting tigers and their ecosystems.The central parklands
are home to approximately 22 animal species, including the three-striped palm
squirrel, jackal, wild pig, black buck, striped hyena, leopard, mouse deer,
chinkara and anteating pangolin. Kanha also supports a thriving population of
the highly endangered hardground barasingha. With over 200 recorded bird
species, the Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise.

10. BANJAAR TOLA KANHA
TENTED CAMP
Banjaar Tola is situated right on the edge of the
Banjaar River and overlooks Kanha National Park
on the opposite bank. The two intimate camps,
each consisting of only nine elegant tented suites,
have been designed with a light footprint so as
to protect the sensitive riverine environment.
Each contemporary suite features bamboo floors,
canvas roof and walls, and glass doors leading
out onto a floating veranda overlooking the river.
Each camp boasts its own comfortable guest
sitting area with a spacious open-air dining area
and interpretive library.
18 tented suites – air conditioned
Set in a 90 acre property
Swimming pool
Library
Interactive kitchen
Safari Shop
In-room massage
Only 10 minutes from the Park entrance

11. A stone’s throw away
PANNA NATIONAL PARK
Situated in the Vindhya Hills along the Ken
River, Panna National Park links the eastern and
western populations of resident wildlife. It is a
vast plateau dominated by tropical forests, deep
ravines, cascading waterfalls and thick teak
forests. Panna is located a mere 50 km (30 miles)
from Khajuraho, whose pristinely preserved
10th century Hindu Temples are a famous World
Heritage Site. These intricately carved sandstone
temples feature erotic sculptures dating
back 1 000 years.
Panna is home to the majestic Bengal tiger, as
well as the sloth bear, leopard, wolf, hyena, and
jackal. The reserve is also well known for sightings
of nilgai, sambar, chital, and wild boar.

12. PASHAN GARH PANNA
WILDERNESS LODGE
Pashan Garh, meaning ‘stone house’, draws inspiration from the dry-packed stone houses of
north-central India. The 12 luxury stone cottages,located a mere 12 km (seven miles) from the
park entrance, are spread out along a small stream and are surrounded by 190 acres
(75hectares) of private jungle wilderness. The overall character of Pashan Garh is rough
hewn, with white marble,leather furniture, ebony and chocolate highlights.
Each suite has been created using dry-packed stone and features block printed black silks and
cotton lace chandeliers. Delicious Indian fare,prepared by expert chefs, is discreetly delivered
to guests using the unobtrusive butler hatches.12 luxury stone cottages – air conditioned
Fort-like guest area with lookout tower Set in a 190 acre property,Swimming pool,Safari Shop
In-room massage

13. LODGING & SAFARI

14. Thank you !
Saras Agrawal
MTTM 2nd Semester, BHU