Named after the Hindi for tiger - "bagh" and forest - "van", Baghvan is an enchanting lodge hidden in the forested buffer zone of Pench National Park, a short drive from the entrance to the park. The twelve suites are each housed in individual cottages, each with a bedroom, spacious bathroom, terrace and a "macham" or viewing platform. The rooms are decorated with an eclectic mixture of local crafts, giving a charmingly rustic character without sacrificing on comfort. The lodge has a swimming pool and library for relaxing. Breakfast and lunch are served on a covered platform overlooking a "nullah" or dry river valley, with dinners served indoors.
With staff trained by Taj Safaris and safari-experts & Beyond, the service and standard of guiding at Baghvan is first rate. Meals are freshly cooked from local ingredients, and include a mixture of local and international dishes. In addition to the morning and afternoon game drives, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of Madhya Pradesh with a walk around a local village and experience walking safaris in the nullah.
