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The name Baghvan Lodge draws its
inspiration from one of India's iconic symbols, the Bengal tiger (bagh -
tiger and van - forest). Pronounced baagh-vun, this charming lodge is
located on the edge of Pench National Park, which is a dry deciduous forest
of predominantly teak trees. The twelve spacious stand alone suites have
been totally rebuilt. The original guest areas remain and have been
extensively renovated and enlarged, and a beautiful swimming pool added.
From Baghvan to the park entrance is a mere 5-minute drive.
ACCOMMODATION
Bhagvan Lodge has charming individual suites which have a contemporary
bungalow feel with a cheeky 50's ambiance All suites comprise two
inter-linked buildings accessed through courts. Each has a spacious air
conditioned bedroom with private shaded sit-outs. Bedrooms all have a
Jharokha (wooden latticed bay window) that filters the soft early morning
light. Al the rooms have cool pale cream cement screed floors.
All suites covered with inter-leading link takes guests to generously
proportioned bathrooms with double vanity, separate w.c, indoor and outdoor
showers, Stairs lead guests up to a Machan (pronounced ma-chaan meaning
jungle platform) a covered roof terrace above the bathroom for romantic
sleepouts - with mosquito net, overhead fan and hookah pipes .
In warmer weather, the Machan will be cooled by traditional Khus screens
through which water is dripped
The breeze filtered through Khus (vetiver) emits a lovely fragrance.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
Baghvan Lodge offer guest areas which are Cool, airy and contemporary
providing spacious sitting room with deep welcoming sofas. Baghvan Lodge is
house party feel. They offer High ceilings, cement screed floors and
overhead fans, Huge windows to catch the jungle breeze, Handmade Parsi
tiles, woven hyacinth furniture, giant ebony chests, Spacious shaded decks
lead guests down from the sitting room to the nullah (dry riverbed)
Guests arriving early or departing late can freshen up in the Goings &
Comings room.
Dining facility offers 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 your Machan, Sunset cocktails under the Banyan tree, whilst
watching a giant squirrel perform acrobatics, Picnics at Khoka Lake.
Safaris offers Discovering the beauty of Pench National Park, Learn
about the rich biodiversity of Central India from a CC Africa trained
naturalist, Travel in comfort in a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari
vehicle, View tigers whilst riding an elephant, Twice-daily safaris in the
reserve, Tick off Pench's ten Star Birds (a unique Taj & CC Africa
programme), Absorb the sights and sounds as you walk through a traditional
MP village, Foot safaris in the nullah, Follow fresh tiger pugs, Birding
from the pool deck, Nature walks in the buffer zone, Visit Pachdhaar village
and admire beautiful local pottery, Visit a nearby fruit bat nesting site.
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