Banjaar Tola, 5 Star Luxury Jungle Resorts and Lodges and Camp in Kanha National Park Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary

Indian Wildlife Resorts

Address

Village Bijharia, Tala, Bandhavgarh National Park,

District Umaria, Madhya Pradesh.

 About Kanha National Park

 Indian Wildlife Safari Tours

Taj Safaris’ third jungle safari lodge is situated along the banks of the Banjaar River, directly overlooking the heart of Kanha National Park. The luxurious, yet lightweight, ensuite tents have been designed in a contemporary style, with pressed bamboo wall panels, gorgeous bamboo floors and locally crafted furniture hewn from the timber of exotic Indian trees. The textiles have been designed in tones of delicate saffron and acid-washed green, with rich block-printed Madhya Pradesh cottons and silks. The atmosphere is light, ethereal and organic.

The lodge boasts two elegant camps of nine suites, each with its own intimate tented sitting area. Banjaar Tola has its own unique identity, celebrating the Bastar and Dogra art that hails from nearby Chattisgarh.

Banjaar Tola at a glance

• 2 elegant camps of 9 suites each

• Each camp with own intimate tented sitting area

• Swimming pool

• Kanha is one of nine reserves in 'Project Tiger' (launched to save the species)

• Home to the highly endangered hardground barasingha

• Approximately 70 different tree species

Guest Accommodation
The tented guest suites at Banjaar Tola are set along the banks of the Banjaar River, overlooking the core area of Kanha National Park, world renowned for its tiger viewing. Designed with a light footprint to protect the surrounding riverine environment, the 18 tented suites are set on raised platforms supported at only seven points on the ground. Wide glass doors open onto private decks overlooking the river, offering panoramic views of the wilderness beyond. Pressed bamboo floors and wall panels combine with fabrics in delicate tones of bleached saffron, forest green and earthy cinnamon to create a light and airy atmosphere. Raw timber furniture, canvas wardrobes, leather detailing and handcrafted furniture made from fallen trees and driftwood give a glamorous camping feel.

Guest Areas
Bastar metal work, hand-printed cloth and intricate stone carvings scattered throughout the camp represent the work of scores of talented artisans. The comfortable guest sitting area is filled with the handicrafts of nearby Chattisgarh, from bastar bell metal structures to tribal metal work. The guest dining and sitting area also features a small interpretive library, crammed full of fascinating information on the region and its wildlife. Guests can browse peacefully in the well-stocked Safari Shop or idle away the hours by the lodge swimming pool. Delicious Indian fare is served on the spacious dining decks, with dramatic river views or in the heart of the sal forest.

Guests can fly from Delhi to Jabalpur on Air Deccan, followed by a five-hour chauffeured drive to Banjaar Tola. Alternatively, catch a flight on Kingfisher Airlines or Jet Airways from Mumbai to Nagpur, where an air conditioned vehicle will be waiting to take you on the five-hour drive to the lodge.

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