Bagh Sarai Resorts Bandhavgarh

Bagh Sarai Resort is one of the best places in the world for seeing Asian wild tigers. It is a unique village typology that serves the ultimate aim of creating a true eco wildlife conscious project uniting conservation, communities and sustainable tourism.

Bandhavgarh is spread at Vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km. Topography varies between steep ridges, undulating forest and open meadows. Bandhavgarh is known for the Royal Bengal Tigers. The density of the Tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India.

The design was achieved purely using ancient methods that served to unify and balance wildlife and nature. Within and around the entire resort, one can feel the spirit of the place. The contemporary modest architecture and interiors blend effortlessly with the Jungle.

The Private Bungalow (Jhopri)
The Private Bungalows lay out along an alliance that blends with the peaceful open agriculture land surrounded by forest and Sal trees which house birds, jackals, black faced monkeys, etc.. The Bungalows have been planned with utmost care without spoiling the mood of nature - all bungalows look like "Jhopris" the traditional tribal village houses. Bungalows has ample space inside and outside and provides privacy, peace, all wooden flooring, bath with shower, bath tub and toilets en suite.

Shikhar Tents
For economy tourists we have introduced elegant Shikhar tents situated in a private area for living; these tents draws their name (Shikhar) from tents meant for Maharajahs to use during their jungle excursion in the period of Mughal era of India.
Perfectly settled at peaceful area next to the famous Jackal's house with cosy Twin beds - side table rack for luggage, study lamp, two garden chairs outside of the tent, attached bath with running hot water on request, washbasin with mirror, English commode.

Dining The "Sal Ghar"
Flooring in restaurant with a mildly unfinished look giving uniqueness both in terms of texture and the material.

The Jackal's House The Bar
The central structure that houses the reception, the restaurant, Separate sitting area and other facilities like the beautifully designed bar known as Jackal's house is fronted by an elegant disappearance edge pool.


 

Tiger Show
While not sighting Tigers by vehicle, the National Park offers its visitors the chance of seeing the tigers by elephant back, known as the tiger show, an additional activity for tourists for seeing a tiger-sitting-sleeping-walking.

Hides
Hides are at different locations inside the park placed in strategic wildlife areas. The visitors are allowed to stay inside the hide for 3 hours between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and later need to touch down to the entrance gate as per formalities to continue on the evening safari.

Full Day Elephant Safari (Hiring of Elephant is always and only for full day )
Elephant Safari is for 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the evening, maximum numbers of guests allowed are three accompanied by a forest guard.

Statue of Lord Vishnu
Remarkable sculptures of Vishnu avatars and other Hindu monuments of uncertain origin and antiquity can be found here. At the foot of the hill, before the short climb to the main gate is this thirty-odd- feet-long reclining Vishnu statue, at the foot of which a small waterfall trickles down from one of the twelve naturally-occurring ponds inside the fort.

Wildlife viewing - Game viewing
Two game drives into the National Park each day. You enter the park by the nearby quite Gori or Tala Gate. You are escorted by local naturalist guides and drivers who know the forest intimately.
Initially they will look for signs of Tiger movement, pugmarks and listen for the alarm calls of Langur monkeys, Chital and Sambar Deer. If the elephant teams have successfully tracked Tigers then you will leave the jeep and venture deep into the forest by elephant, to gain fantastic close views of Tigers. Back in the jeeps you can continue the game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast.

The Mohini
There is a small tribal shop with all hand made and excellent items to serve as souvenirs. A place you must visit to see the selection and what ever you buy contributes to the tribal staff and profit goes to them as family welfare.
 
Sight seeing

• Bandhavgarh Fort - 10 Km
• Bamera Dam - 24 Km.
• Chenchpur Fall - 24 Km
• Majhauli Dam - 28 Km

By Air
There are daily flights to Khajuraho from Delhi by Jet Airways, Indian Airlines and Kingfisher and from Khajuraho it is a 5-6 hour road journey.
There are also daily flights to Jabalpur from Delhi, Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Bhopal by Kingfisher and Indian Airlines, from Jabalpur it is a 4 hour drive.

By Train
Nearest station is Umaria 22 kmrs from Bagh Sarai Bandhavgarh National Park. Another big train junction connects fom all major cities of India like Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkatta-Jabalpur etc. Bagh Sarai is 65 kmrs from Katni station.

By Road
Distances from important towns to Bandhavgarh

• Delhi : 860 Kms (approx.21 hours)
• Khajurao : 230 Kms (approx.6 hours)
• Satna : 180 Kms (approx.4 hours)
• Katni : 65 Kms (approx.2 hours)
• Kanha National Park : 200 Kms (approx.6 hours)
• Jabalpur : 170 Kms (approx.4 hours)
• Varanasi : 435 Kms (approx.9 hours)
• Allahabad : 300 Kms (approx.7 hours)
• Rewa : 180 Kms (approx.2 hours)
• Umaria : 22 Kms (approx.25 min.)

Bagh Sarai Pick-Ups and Drop facility
Skilled drivers in air conditioned luxury Toyota Innova will transfer guests from the closest airports and railway stations. Please note all road transfers are to be booked by your preferred Indian ground handler.