World-renowned
for its population of tigers, both Kanha National Park and Bandhavgarh National
Park provide excellent opportunities for observing the magnificent tiger in
the wild. There are over 300 species of birds, including bee eaters the Roller, pied cuckoo, whistling teals, jungle fowl, green pigeon, golden orioles, the Myna, Drongo, Eagles, Minivet, waterfowl, storks, waders, Parakeets and the familiar but spectacular pea fowl.
Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Park have been chosen as Tiger Reserves as vital part of the project Tiger.
Headed by Mr. Kailash Sankhala, Founder-Director of the internationally acclaimed program, was established to protect and increase the population of not only the Bengal tiger, but also of the many other endangered and threatened resident species as well.
Tiger Den Resort, Bandhavgarh is walking distance from the gate and is situated on the periphery of the Park.
It has been developed on a Theme Indian Village and thus have combination of 10 spacious twin bedded cozy mud huts, thatched roof, an inner courtyard and a 4 room house with basic modern facilities including attached bath, running hot and cold water showers, toilet and comfortable furniture.
A spacious cozy thatched dinning room becomes center point of activities serving Indian and Continental cuisine. Special theme-dinners arranged on request.
The estate has a meadow that attracts deer, which come soon after sunset. One can take a convenient walk in the Reserve's forest for bird watching, as the entire place is flourishing with fruit-trees.
As darkness falls, in the peace and tranquility of the night and under the wonderful canopy of a galaxy of stars, one can hear various animals call - including the alarm-call of the deer, the howling of jackals, or the occasional roar of a tiger.
Facilities:
- 10 spacious rooms and 4 room cottages
- Typical Indian village décor
- Running hot and cold water
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Telephone
facility - Indian and continental cuisine
- Laundry
- Residential naturalist
- Library-books on wildlife
- Recreational centre
- Indoor games
- TV/video on wildlife
Things to Do- Go for nature walks, Village Safari, Local Fairs, Take jungle excursions by jeep and elephants (subject to availability of elephant), Go for Bird watching for 275 species
