Breaking new ground in India, a joint venturebetween 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 ultimateinterpretive wildlife experience in India,

basedon 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

companiespools vast resources and experience to build

acircuit of extraordinary lodges in India’s

renownedtiger reserves. In keeping with shared and

deeplyentrenched social and conservation

principles,development programmes are being

establishedto engage neighbouring communities in

makingsmall, meaningful differences.

Taj Safaris own and operate four luxurious jungle

safari lodges in Central India, situated on theborders of well-known tiger reserves in

MadhyaPradesh.

Birth of a tiger safari

Beauty and the beastBANDHAVGARH NATIONAL

PARK

Cradled among the picturesque Vindhya andSatpura ranges in the central Indian state ofMadhya Pradesh, the renowned tiger reserveof Bandhavgarh National Park is one of India’smost beautiful wilderness areas. The dramaticlandscape features tropical forests and woodlands,as well as steep rocky hills with flat grasslands inthe valleys below.Bandhavgarh supports one of the highest densitiesof tiger on the subcontinent. The Park is alsohome to a large variety of mammals: leopard,chital (spotted deer), sambar deer, nilgai, wildboar, chinkara, sloth bear, rhesus macaque, greylangur, jungle cat, hyena, porcupine, jackal, foxand wild dog.

MAHUA KOTHIBANDHAVGARH JUNGLE LODGEThe Lodge sprawls invitingly over 16 hectare(40 acre) grounds. Spacious guest areaswelcome guests into the gracious, original kothi(homestead). Private courtyards with shadedseating and traditional mud floors lead into eachof the twelve charming guest suites, or kutiyas.Ensuite bathrooms have twin hand basins, indoorshowers, bath and separate w.c. Rich textilesin shades of rust and burnt orange reflect theaccents of this exotic land.Early morning tea, coffee and homemade spicebiscuits are set out among aromatic burningincense in the courtyard. Bicycles parkedalongside are an invitation to explore.12 kutiyas (jungle suites) – air conditionedMember of Relais & ChâteauxSwimming pool,Baghiya (traditional garden)Interactive kitchen,Safari Shop,In-room massage

So much more than the bare necessities

PENCH NATIONAL PARK

Made famous by Rudyard Kipling’s classic JungleBook, Pench National Park is situated in the

Seoniand Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh.

ThePench River meanders through hills, forests andvalleys in the 757 km² (290 square miles) Park.The river runs from north to south, dividing the

park into almost equal western and easternhalves – the well forested districts of

Chhindwaraand Seoni respectively.

A typical Central Indian teak jungle, Penchsupports a rich variety of wildlife, including

tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chitaland brilliant birdlife. The Park’s open habitat is

not only ideal for wildlife viewing but alsostrikingly beautiful.

BAGHVAN PENCH JUNGLE LODGETwelve 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 andspices provided! 12 bungalow suites – air conditioned Swimming pool Library

Interactive kitchenSafari Shop In-room massage Only 10 minutes from the Park entrance

Luxury, naturallyKANHA NATIONAL PARKKanha 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.

BANJAAR TOLA KANHA TENTED CAMPBanjaar Tola is situated right on the edge of theBanjaar River and overlooks Kanha National Parkon the opposite bank. The two intimate camps,each consisting of only nine elegant tented suites,have been designed with a light footprint so asto protect the sensitive riverine environment.Each contemporary suite features bamboo floors,canvas roof and walls, and glass doors leadingout onto a floating veranda overlooking the river.Each camp boasts its own comfortable guestsitting area with a spacious open-air dining areaand interpretive library.18 tented suites – air conditionedSet in a 90 acre propertySwimming poolLibraryInteractive kitchenSafari ShopIn-room massageOnly 10 minutes from the Park entrance

A stone’s throw awayPANNA NATIONAL PARKSituated in the Vindhya Hills along the KenRiver, Panna National Park links the eastern andwestern populations of resident wildlife. It is avast plateau dominated by tropical forests, deepravines, cascading waterfalls and thick teakforests. Panna is located a mere 50 km (30 miles)from Khajuraho, whose pristinely preserved10th century Hindu Temples are a famous WorldHeritage Site. These intricately carved sandstonetemples feature erotic sculptures datingback 1 000 years.Panna is home to the majestic Bengal tiger, aswell as the sloth bear, leopard, wolf, hyena, andjackal. The reserve is also well known for sightingsof nilgai, sambar, chital, and wild boar.

PASHAN GARH PANNAWILDERNESS LODGEPashan Garh, meaning ‘stone house’, draws inspiration from the dry-packed stone

houses ofnorth-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

LODGING & SAFARI

Thank you !

Saras AgrawalMTTM 2nd Semester, BHU