The Royal Tiger Resort
Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
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INDIA 'S BEST JUNGLE RESORT Welcome to the magic land of Royal Tiger Resort .
Royal Tiger Resort - The only place of its kind in Bandhavgarh. A true spirit of adventure, joy and thrill. Royal Indian heritage makes the resort the best jungle resort in India . By stepping in from the grand doors, one finds oneself in the atmosphere of ' Valley of Indiana Jones ' full of secret Indian treasures. Soon one crosses the tunnel while moving towards the resort, which is designed to create an illusion of the rain. The tunnel has a symbolic value, that transports you to the world of awesome natural beauty in the new world, of great natural beauty ready to extend you a hearty welcome, with lot of flowers and a gallery of hand paintings on wall. The blissful ambience of the golden tree café makes you relax while sipping beverages. The whole nature appears to be conspiring to take you capative in "valley of flowers", full of flowers of imaginable (and unimaginable) colours and scents. If you believe in keeping your own company, and like sharing your experiences between yourself and your creator there is a meditation center. |
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| Article on front page of New York times by Mr. M.S. Lynn Sherr. Article in The Sunday- London News Paper, Article in The Pioneer by Mr. Chandan Mitra- MD and Editor, Rated as one of the best 10 wildlife resorts, by renowned Travel Magazine, The only wildlife resort in Madhya Pradesh where palace on wheels has been coming for last three years, Article in Travel Plus –India Today Magazine.
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| The Royal Tiger Resort is situated in Kanha National Park , Madhya Pradesh ( Central India ). Royal Tiger Resort is located only two minutes drive from the MUKKI gate ( one of the two entrances) of the park.
The nearest town is Baihar on the West and Malachkhand on the East. The Resort is set amidst 6 acres of dense sal forests and is inspired by the mud cottages of the tribals even though it is well equipped with all modern facilities.
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Inspired by the mud cottages of the local tribal the resort has a total of 18 air-conditiones luxury suites. The cottages are arranged in clusters of two or four to accommodate guests travelling in larger or smaller groups. Special care has been taken in making bathrooms the stuff of dreams.
Each suite has an adjoining verandah overlooking the forest, where one can enjoy a quiet cup of tea and take in the tranquil jungle mornings. The slanting tiled roof recreated using local stone is best suited for heavy rainfall and to keep the room temperatures low. Large windows provide ample natural light in each room and an unobstructed view of the forest around.
The Air-conditioned suites offer an atmosphere of comfort and calm and are tastefully decorated. Keeping in mind the erratic power situation we have installed a fully backup generating unit. This ensures 24 hours hot and cold running water as well as operating other essential equipment.
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Maintained within the property are sacred Mahua trees that have been worshipped by the tribal for generations. To retain the sanctity of these trees, we have built “Chabutras” (platforms) around each tree and guests can spend a few meditative moments here.
In the main dining room guests can enjoy delectable cuisine including fresh river fish and villages poultry. We are proud to be offering organic vegetable, wheat and milk, the farm fresh vegetables are grown in the nearby villages. The kitchen is equipped with all modern equipment including Tandoor for mouthwatering bar-be-cues. A “Machan” created on the roof is an ideal setting for guests to enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding forests while having a drink.
Our well stocked library offers you a variety of reference books and reading material. And in case of emergencies, modern medical facilities are available at the nearby towns of Baihar and Malachkhand. There is no television in the room. |
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Wake up call at 5:00 with Tea/Coffee and Cookies
Departure to Tiger Reserve escorted by a trained naturalist in Resort Vehicles to the Mukki Gate.
Breakfast between 8 :00 & 9:00 a.m inside the Tiger Reserve.
Tiger tracking on elephant back (subject to possibility) and by Gypsy.
Lunch at the Resort. A short rest after lunch, nature walk thereafter or just a quiet afternoon at the library, Back to the park at 3:00 pm once again on animal tracking and bird watching. Return to the Resort by 6:30 pm , spend time with the naturalist around a bonfire. Visit can be planned with the naturalist, Bonfire provides time to relax , swap stories and enjoy a tribal folk dance. Slide shows or wildlife films organised in the evenings. Enjoy a great dinner and have a good night's sleep in your cozy beds. |
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The resort is only 2 mintues away from the park gate, ful swimming pool. 24 hours running hot & cold water, Full backup (Electricity), Beautiful river called Banjar flowing behind the resort, Slide shows organized in the evenings. 18 Luxury rooms with attached bathroom. Wildlife films organized for children on request (only in the evenings), Folk Dance round a Bon Fire, Organic food offered, Riverside lunch organized, Only fresh food served. No frozen food is served and canned food is also discouraged, Very friendly and helpful staff, Given jobs to tribal is a policy of the resort, We cater for people who are on diets or ladies who are pregnant if informed well in advance, Head massages organized on requests, Four huge lawns for sun bathing, Machan for bird/animal spotting. Well stocked library contains reading material about kanha wild life park and wild life across the world, Nature walks organized for keen bird watchers, A perfect place for meditations. |
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The Kanha National Park, situated in the eastern sector of the central Indian Highlands, ranges over an area of 940 sq km in the Mailkal chain of hills. Kanha Tiger reserve consists of the National Park which forms the Core Zone and a Buffer zone around the core bringing the total area up to 1945 sq. km. ...........More Deatils |
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By Air
The convenient air head for people traveling from Delhi and Mumbai is Nagpur (280 kms from the Resort). Raipur (216 kms from the Resort) is also connected by daily flights from Delhi and thrice a week flight from Mumbai.
By Rail
The rail heads are Bilaspur (175 kms), Gondia (127 kms), Jabalpur (214 kms), Nagpur (280 kms) and Raipur (216 kms). Two tier A/c train services and in some cases 1st A/c services are available from Agra, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Bombay, Cochin, Delhi, Gwalior, Calcutta, Jhansi, Madras, Aurangabad (ex Manmad), Pune, Puri, Khajuraho (ex Satna), Trivandrum and Varanasi. For people using Delhi or Mumbai as the base, Gondia is strongly recommended as it is the nearest rail head with a drive time of only 3 hrs.
BY Road
The Resort is very well connected by road from various other important places in Madhya Pradesh. These cities are also well connected through the rail network.
Bilaspur - 195 kms (4.30 hours), Gondia - 127 kms (3.00 hours), Jabalpur - 214 kms (4.00 hours), Nagpur - 260 kms (6.00 hours), Raipur 216 kms (4.00 hours). |
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The park is unique in nature, making it difficult to specify any particular time as being the best time. Kanha has three major seasons - the rainy, the cold & the hot.
Most of the people prefer to visit Kanha between February & June. A stay of 3-4 days is advisable to get a really good sighting of Kanha's entire range of wildlife. |
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Place to visit Nearby
Kawardha Palace : Only three hours drive for the Resort, The Palace Kawardha was designed and built by Maharaja Dharamraj Singh in the period 1936-39. This inspiring monument was created using Italian marble and stone, and is set in eleven acres of private lush gardens. The magnificence of the domed and filigreed.
DURBAR HALL , along with the marble staircases and elegant sweeping verandhas , ( which surround all the suits ) and the high ceilinged lounges are reminiscent of bygone eras.
Other places of interest in and around Kawardha are The Krishna Temple, Bhoremdeo Temple , Mandawa Mahal & Madan Manjari Mahal. All date from the 11th century and can be found twenty minutes north of Kawardha.
Bandhavgarh National Park : This is a small National Park, compact yet full of game. Owing to its small size, the density of tigers is the highest. Apart from Tigers there are around 22 species of mammals and another 250 species of birds are present.
Excursions
Near Kanha National Park is Bamni Dadar visited by every tourist who comes to the national park. This place is also known as the sunset point. The Kanha National Park is at it scenic best at this point. The sunset from this spot is mesmerizing. The eminent natural splendor of the park comes to the fore here. The grazing sambhar, barking deer, gaurs, and other animals make the ambience magical.
Nagpur
The city of Nagpur is located at a distance of 260 kilometres from Kanha National Park . Famous for its oranges, Nagpur is nicknamed as the orange city. The present day Nagpur city was founded by the Gond King of Deogad, Bakht Buland Shah in the year 1702. The city completed its 300 years in the year 2002. Nagpur has a good network of transportation and is easily accessible from its nearby towns and cities.
Jabalpur
Jabalpur makes another important excursion point from Kanha National Park . Located at a distance of 145 kilometres via Mandla, Jabalpur is also an important base point to visit a number of important places in the region. Inside Jabalpur the Madan Mahal Fort built in AD 1116 and the Rani Durgavati Museum that houses a number of fine archaeological findings and sculptures of a bygone era are the two landmarks to visit. The Tilwara Ghat where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi are believed to have been immersed also makes an important place to visit in Jabalpur . You can also access the Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls and the Chausath Yogini Mandir from this place. |
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Season
Jungle Plan
Valid 1st October 2007 To 30th June 2008
Single Room Rs.6900/-
Double Room Rs.7900/-
Includes :- Morning tea / coffee with cookies, Morning and evening safari (all entrance /guide / park fees inclusive), Evening tea / coffee with cookies, All meals, Visit to nearby villages and visit to Weekly markets, Bon fire & Slide Shows, Swimming Pool, Extras like laundry, mineral water, soft drinks etc. are to be paid directly.
Off Season
American Plan
Valid 1st July To 30th September
Single Room Rs.4500/-
Double Room Rs.5100/-
Includes :-
Room + all meals + morning tea / coffee, All extras to be paid directly.
Note :- No charge for children upto the age of 5 years sharing room with parents. Children between 5 yrs and 12 yrs will be charged 50% of the rate. Full rates will be charged for children above 12 yrs.
Off Season Detail No charge for children upto the age of 5 years sharing room with parents. Children between 5 yrs and 12 yrs will be charged 50% of the rate. Full rates will be charged for children above 12 yrs.
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