Kanha, located in the Madhya Pradesh, is home to India's premier tiger reserve and the prized Barasinghas. Known for its beautiful and diversified flora and fauna, the Kanha Tiger Reserve is the largest biodiversity park in the state. Explore its nook and cranny while enjoying an elegant stay. Here are six ways to enjoy a suite life in Kanha.
For a luxurious tented getaway, pick Banjaar Tola, a Taj Safaris lodge. The property has two camps with nine tented suites each along the Banjaar River. The lodge has an outdoor pool, private massage decks, in-suite gym equipment and Jiva Spa therapies. They organise nature walks, jungle safaris, village visits and a programme called Wild Kids@Taj to keep the young ones engaged.
TARIFF: INR 33,000 per night for two
CONTACT: 022 6601-1825
The Singiwana Jungle Lodge provides 12 jungle lodges and two bungalows with all amenities. Their Meadow Spa with Oriental and Indian treatments, a pool, and the safaris and walks offer an authentic experience of the forest. The Kanha Museum of Life and Art is also located in the estate.
TARIFF: INR 20,999 per night for two, including all meals, and village and nature walks with trained naturalists
CONTACT: 91-124-4908610 singinawajunglelodge.com/
Reminiscent of how the maharajas lived during their hunting expeditions, the Bagh Villas are lavish tents perched on a raised wooden platform with an open seating space in the front. At Bagh Villas, you can indulge in organic food with specially curated menus, aromatherapy and herbal treatments, wildlife safaris and enjoy biking trails.
TARIFF: Starts from INR 20,000 for two, including all meals
CONTACT: 91 91110 03371 baghvillas.com
Saccharum Safari Lodge, nestled within a 55-acre private jungle near the reserve's buffer area, offers 18 cottage style rooms amidst a focus on sustainability and conservation. Named after the Saccharum grass, vital for Kanha's iconic Barasingha deer, the lodge provides three accommodation options, including six cottages immersed in the forest and four mud-built family suites, offering a unique ecological experience. Additionally, six deluxe rooms in the central building block provide comfort and convenience for guests exploring the untouched wilderness. Meet the ever smiling Ratna Singh and her husband Wasim, both qualified naturalists with an amble demeanour who will guide you on a walk through the acreage discovering all kinds of delights. Ratna is known for her contribution in offering professional training to forest guides across the country.
TARIFF: From INR 15,000 per night for two
CONTACT: 91- 83195 94460 saccharumsafari.com/
Located in 16 acres of natural forest, the Kanha Earth Lodge offers 12 luxury bungalows with open verandas. The suites are designed keeping traditional Gond architecture in mind with eco-friendly, recycled materials and waste wood. The lodge features a library, an infinity pool, a dining area and a team of naturalists to help guests with birding and wildlife experiences.
TARIFF: From INR 27,000 for two, including all meals
CONTACT: 011 4014 6400 kanhaearthlodge.com
Experience luxury at Kanha Jungle Camp, offering spectacular views of the surrounding greenery and interiors adorned in soft pastel tones, evoking the serenity of nature around each cottage. Perched ten feet above the ground on a platform, these cottages provide an extraordinary vantage point to admire the wilderness. Inside, guests will find all the expected amenities for a luxurious stay. With four exclusive cottages with private decks, each featuring two separate en-suite bathrooms, guests can enjoy comfort and privacy.
TARIFF: From 14000 per cottage including meals
CONTACT: 91 99996 83311 kanhajunglecamp.com