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Dhole's Den is an eco-friendly Lodge and luxurious gateway to the Bandipur National Park.
The name Dhole's Den is derived from the Dhole, the Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus). For many years it was hunted down as vermin but it is one of the most fascinating hunters in the Indian jungle with a complex and unique social hierarchy. The dholes live in packs and are organised perfectly under the leadership of an alpha male and alpha female. The population of the Dholes has been dessimated in the various national parks in India and a notable population remains only in national parks like Kanha, Periyar and Nagerhole and of course Bandipur. At Dhole's Den it is our endeavour to emphasize the importance and the beauty of this animal which wrongly stands in the shadow of bigger and well-known animals like the tiger, leopard or elephant and win support for the conservation of the jungle in Bandipur with the dhole as its mascot.
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Spread over 14 acres, this is an all-suite luxury jungle resort, situated 3.5km from the Mukki gate at Kanha National Park. The resort shares one of its boundaries with the core area of the forest. Chitvan is the most discreet of the Jungle and Safari Lodges in India. It blends into the surrounding landscape, while providing a stunning viewpoint for observing the area's wealth of wildlife. The surrounding hills are wooded, and the open grassland in front is interspersed with Sal trees, whistling thorns, and some scrub. You will be captivated by this unspoiled corner of India's jungle.
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TigerTrails, a colonial style forest lodge which is situated in a small forested valley, along the thickly clad hills of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve which is in the heart of the best game viewing area of Tadoba.
Along this western boundary of the Park, the Tadoba hills contours, to form the Chichghat valley where the TigerTrails Jungle Lodge Estate is located.
It is ringed on three sides by the Park forest and is adjacent to the Khutwanda gate, an exclusive entry point into Tadoba. To the south is the Irai lake, approx. 20 kms in length and forming the southwestern boundary of the Tiger Reserve.
The estate forest has numerous waterholes, which have observation machans overlooking them, provided to guests for undisturbed wildlife viewing. Since the forest starts from a few feet away, Tiger calls come creeping close. TigerTrails is a wild get-away, deep inside tiger country, where only a stripped shadow will prowl outside your window. In the adjoining Tadoba Tiger Reserve forest containing parts of Tadoba and Mohurli range, the lodge initiated wildlife protection and conservation activities among the tribals and has shown remarkable results. From 2 tigers being sighted 30 years ago; today more than 20 tiger sightings occur everyday in this patch of forest. This is primarily due to stabilization in the prey and carnivore population. Below attached shows a photo of on of the Tigress coming for a drink to the Tiger Trails Estate Waterhole taken in May 2012.
The area is untouched by any kind of tourism or development and offers the discerning guest the guarantee of privacy, as well as lovely walks and hiking trails around the lodge. While most parks have a reputation of being over crowded with lodges, we have no neighboring lodges or highways.
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Singinawa is a Sherpa word which means ‘Protectors of the Sacred Forest’ and is the philosophy which guides Nanda and Latika Rana, the owners.
Located on 55 acres of restored lands which once again attracts lots of wildlife and birdlife, Singinawa Jungle Lodge offers a chance to experience of the jungles of central India and then enjoy the comforts and hospitality of a world class lodge. The lodge offers the chance to not only learn about the tiger and its habitat from recognised experts but to also experience ecologically responsible lodge operations and gain insight into conservation at work that aims to benefit local communities and the Tiger Reserve.
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Reni Pani Jungle Lodge is an exquisitely designed conservation and wildlife focused lodge. The Lodge features 12 cottages, a cozy common area and several luxurious and unique amenities.
Reni Pani is located in a 30 acre forest typical of the Satpuras. With its sprawling meadow, meandering nullah and a rugged hill, Reni Pani gives their guests a real jungle experience. The owners, who stay at the lodge, are extremely particular about conserving not just Reni Pani's forest but also the areas and Park beyond. Results of this protection have already been seen, in just over a year of opening, many mammals and birds frequently visit the waterhole at the lodge and several amphibians have made it their home.
As a camp, Reni Pani is adhering to setting very high standards in environmentally sensitive practices and it is our endeavor to pioneer a wildlife tourism model that is inclusive and beneficial, not just to the lodge, but to local communities, to conservation and our extraordinary environment at large.
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Nestling in the natural beauty of the wilds, The Oberoi Vanyavilas is India’s leading luxury jungle resort on the edge of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The perfect base from which to explore the territory of the majestic tiger. Tiger sightings are most frequent during the months of May and June. While it is warm during the day, mornings and evenings are pleasant. The resort setting is picture-perfect with a dramatic watercourse and sun-kissed private decks. The luxury tents with finely embroidered canopies, luxurious bathrooms and private walled gardens are in perfect contrast to the ruggedness of the jungle.
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Bordered on two sides by the Kabini River, Orange County, Kabini is a unique resort built in traditional tribal village style with palm thatched lodges. Providing wildlife and jungle adventures, an Ayurvedic spa, an infinity pool and great food, the resort’s stunning position close to Nagarhole and Bandipur National Parks translates into outstanding wildlife experiences and fascinating encounters with nature.
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A stylish and very comfortable dedicated wildlife lodge set in 44 acres of restored mixed forest. The cottages are arranged around a main lodge with indoor lounges and dining areas with fireplaces for the winter and large terraces for evenings and al fresco dinners as soon as the weather permits. The area used for all the accommodation is just over 5% of the total property. The balance is carefully restored jungle full of chital, wild boar, civets, hare, jungle and rusty spotted cats, a great diversity of birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians. The lodge has an Outsanding Practice PUG Eco rating.
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The name Mahua Kothi draws its inspiration from one of India’s most beautiful trees, the Madhuca Indica, or as it is commonly known, the Mahua or butter tree. The Lodge, which has an Outstanding PUG Eco rating, is set in forty acres of grounds and is just twenty minutes from the Park entrance. The original kothi (homestead) has been beautifully renovated. Guest accommodation is in kutiyas (jungle village huts) built in the vernacular style of Central India, affectionately known as ‘MP (Madhya Pradesh) Chic’. Richly coloured, local textiles are used throughout. A luxurious base from which to explore the Park’s rich wildlife with trained naturalists, enjoy cultural activities and gaze at the stars.
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