Unique jungle lodge opens in the heart of India

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and CC Africa are delighted to announce that their jungle lodge, Baghvan, in Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh, is now open.

The name Baghvan draws its inspiration from one of India's iconic symbols, the Bengal tiger (bagh - tiger and van - forest). This charming lodge is located on the edge of Pench National Park, just 5 minutes from the Park entrance.

Indulge:
- Charming individual suites with a cheeky 50’s ambiance
- Air conditioned bedrooms in hues of copper and pale turquoise
- Romantic sleep outs on a Machan (pronounced ma-chaan meaning jungle platform) a covered roof-top terrace with mosquito net, overhead fan and hookah pipes
- Handmade Parsi tiles, woven hyacinth furniture, giant ebony chests
- Spacious shaded decks lead guests down from the sitting room to the nullah (dry riverbed)
- Interactive open kitchen that spills out into the dining area
- Cool off in the swimming pool which contours along the nullah
- Browse peacefully in the lodge’s Safari Shop

Taste:
- Breakfasts on cool private verandas
- Pool lunches overlooking the nullah
- Sunset cocktails under the Banyan tree whilst watching a giant flying squirrel perform aerobatics
- Picnics at Khoka Lake

Experience:
- Discover the beauty of Pench National Park on twice daily jungle safaris
- Learn about the rich biodiversity of Central India from a CC Africa trained naturalist
- Travel in comfort in a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari vehicle
- View tigers whilst riding an elephant
- Tick off Pench’s ten Star Birds ( a unique CC Africa vehicle)
- Absorb the sights and sounds as you walk through a traditional MP village
- Foot safaris in the nullah, follow fresh tiger pugs
- Birding from the pool deck
- Visit Pachdhaar village and admire beautiful local pottery

How to get there:
Baghvan is conveniently situated near major airports: Nagpur (90 km) and Jabalpur (192 km), as well as Bandhavgarh National Park (330 km).

From Delhi:
Fly to Nagpur (Indian Airlines) the drive from Nagpur to the lodge is approximately 1.5 hours (90 km)
OR
Fly to Jabalpur (Deccan Airways); the drive from Jabalpur to the lodge is approximately 3.5 hours (192 km).

From Mumbai:
Fly to Nagpur (Indian Airlines / Jet Airways), and drive to the lodge.

For more information on Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, visit Tajhotels.com.