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Experience the wildlife and forests of Pench, which inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, from this eco focused jungle lodge.
For truly adventurous spirits, Pench Tree Lodge’s six treehouses elevated high on stilts are the ideal place to live out their jungle dwelling daydreams. Those who prefer their feet closer to the ground can stay in one of the ten thoughtfully designed cottages. All rooms feature four-poster beds, air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with organic amenities.
The lodge features a swimming pool, and indoor and outdoor dining spaces. But it’s the wildlife experience that is the main draw here: jeep safaris with knowledgeable guides to uncover the wonders of Pench, walking safaris, cycling trails and birding. The lodge has also built a professional photographic hide, the first of its kind in India, offering an eye level view of birdlife and mammals visiting the waterhole to drink.
What we love
- An eco-friendly lodge which offers the perfect base for exploring Pench Tiger Reserve
- A visit to the Kipling Hide is a must for photographers, offering the chance to experience wildlife undisturbed and at eye-level
- Breakfasts are typically served picnic style on your morning game drive
- A romantic bush dinner surrounded by lanterns is a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion
- Discover some of the resident birdlife more than 100 species have been recorded around the lodge itself
The treehouses offer a unique experience but require reasonable mobility as they have a series of steps to access them if this is not for you, the cottages are a better choice
Night time temperatures drop considerably so it’s recommended to pack layers and a hat and gloves
As is common with other national parks in Madhya Pradesh, the park is closed on Wednesday afternoons
Mobile phone service is patchy here, although guests are usually too occupied with the safari activities to be concerned with this
The lodge welcomes families with children of all ages and a children’s menu is offered. As with all wildlife areas, parents must accompany children in the lodge and on pathways at all times.
Pench Tree Lodge purposefully chose a location which was underdeveloped, to avoid adding pressure to over visited locations. Keeping a light footprint, they have a strong focus in conservation and rewilding the 40 acre estate that they call home which is now flourishing with local flora and fauna. They have won numerous awards including Gold in the International Responsible Tourism awards for “Best in Nature Positivity” in 2023.
The lodge is located approximately 3 hours drive from Nagpur and 4 hours from Jabalpur, both of which have airports with links to major hubs in India. The road is a tarmacked highway making this a comfortable journey.
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