Hyderabad|India|April'2009: Experience the unparalleled beauty of the Indian jungles at India’s finest wildlife luxury lodges – at Panna (Pashan Garh Lodge), Bandhavgarh (Mahua Kothi Lodge), Pench (Baghvan Lodge) and Kanha (Banjaar Tola Lodge). Taj Safaris offers the country’s first and only branded Wildlife Circuit. With luxury lodges located on borders of key National Parks in Central India, offering intimate accommodation with a light footprint ranging from 12 -18 suites each.

The experience is pillared upon interpretive wildlife safaris imparted by “& Beyond” trained naturalists, extraordinary dining experiences ‘luxe dining in the bush’; “Dining under the Mahua Tree”, “Bush Breakfasts”, “Picnics by the lake”.

This summer, guests can experience the very best of India’s wildlife for so much less with our very special offer of Rs. 10,000/ person per night on sharing basis. This is valid for stays between April 16th to 30th, 2009. Offer includes accommodation, all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, laundry, one daily scheduled safari and taxes.

Mahua Kothi at Bandhavgarh:
The Lodge sprawls over the 40 acre grounds, just 20 minutes from the park. Each of the twelve charming guest suites – or kutiyas (jungle village huts) – is built in the vernacular style of Central India, affectionately known as ‘MP Chic’ (MP being the state of Madhya Pradesh). Each is accessed through private courtyards with shaded seating and traditional mud floors.

Mahua Kothi will provide guests with a host of distinctive dining experiences from bullock cart breakfast in the baghiya (traditional garden) to picnic lunches under the Mahua tree and from chowki roof dinners under a star strewn sky to moonlit dancing at the lake. Guests can also discover exquisite teas, fine Indian wines, icy cold Indian beers, pomegranate syrup, or toast the sunset with a heady Mahua cocktail.

Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh offer its guests a unique opportunity to discover the beautiful jungle of Bandhavgarh National Park, learn about the rich biodiversity of & Beyond trained naturalist, travel in comfort in a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari vehicle, view tigers whilst riding an elephant, indulge in twice-daily safaris in the reserve, tick off Bandhavgarh's ten Star Birds (a unique Taj and & Beyond), or just absorb the sights and sounds of a traditional MP village.

Banjaar Tola at Kanha National Park:
Over the years a number of lodges have opened, but Banjaar Tola’s location near the southern gate means that guests can enjoy quick access into the park. Banjaar Tola consists of two elegant camps each containing nine tented suites. The lightweight ensuite tents have been designed in a contemporary style using locally sourced sustainable materials. Each suite will feature its own intimate private deck overlooking the river plus a discreetly positioned swimming pool.

Pashan Garh at Panna National Park:
In complete contrast to Banjaar Tola, Pashan Garh will comprise a cluster of 12 private stone cottages huddled atop a small hill, each with magnificent views over the forest and nearby water hole, which has been host to numerous predators and resident antelope sightings.

Pashan Garh makes a well deserved retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, and the temples of Khajuraho are a quick day trip away.

Baghvan at Pench National Park:
The Lodge is located on the border of the Pench National Park, which received international recognition with Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale – The Jungle Book.

The national park is renowned for tiger, leopard, dhol (Indian Wild Dog), wolf, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, chital, sambhar, muntjac, gaur, wild boar, langur and rhesus macaques sightings.

Baghvan is conveniently situated near major airports – Nagpur (90 km) and Jabalpur (192 km). With hues of copper and pale turquoise, each of the 12 charming individual suites has a contemporary bungalow feel with a retro 50’s ambience.

Baghvan will provide guests with a host of distinctive dining experiences including in-room breakfasts on cool private verandas, pool lunches on a shaded deck, dinner for two served on the deck overlooking the nullah or on the Machan, sunset cocktails under the Banyan tree and picnics at Khoka Lake.

Reachout's News Bureau
 April' 2009