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Shanti Bagh is a place where we
care about you; the all encompassing
quality of your wildlife experience;
the impressions of our nation you
depart with, but most importantly,
where we actively and willingly
extend our assistance to local communities
to reverse the current trends of
jungle habitat destruction, the
abetting of wildlife crimes, hopefully
ensuring humanity will always have
the privilege of standing before
Nature’s most perfect form……The
Royal Bengal Tiger.
We have established Shanti Bagh
to provide existing friends &
supporters of Kanha with a more
intimate refuge in the jungles surrounding
Kanha Tiger Reserve. The ambience
of a destination in the jungle,
we feel, should be one of serenity
& calm. A place where like-minded
individuals can relax from the stresses
& strains of their hectic life
styles in surroundings that calm
and rejuvenate, while still offering
excitement and occasions to enjoy
the company of old & new friends
in an exclusive, well-facilitated,
but natural environment.
Our
Location: We are located in
a beautiful, peaceful site a mere
8 kms/20 mins from the Mukki gate
of Kanha Tiger Reserve. Our nearest
towns for simple shopping, postal
& bus services are Baihar &
Malajkhund. Roads leading to this
area come in from all the major
towns with either railheads or airports,
such as Raipur, Gondia, Jabalpur,
Bandhavgarh & Nagpur
our local wildlife
watering hole - a short walk from
the cottage.
Our Accommodation: We offer
accommodation comprising of 2 cottages
to our special clientele during
this inaugural season. One of the
rooms is located around the Dining
cum Lounge area, while the other
cottage is close by in the 5.8 -
acre landscape of Sal & mixed
deciduous jungle. Natural pathways
to the main area of general relaxation
link both cottages.
The cottage exteriors have been
designed to reflect the beauty of
the original architectural style
of this region, while the interiors
offer facilities that even the most
discerning of traveler would desire
for their comfort and satisfaction.
The bedrooms are spacious &
well ventilated, with comfortable
beds and more. The adjoining western
style bathrooms have added essential
facilities & appliances that
will hopefully make the newly arrived
visitor smile with relief &
happiness. Wide verandas and cozy
seating provides ideal locations
for privacy and relaxation.
it is hot out
there - time for a refreshing tea
Services & Facilities:
Our friendly staff comprises of
service & room staffs, drivers
and guides – all of whom are
dedicated to ensuring our guests
not only leave content with their
wildlife vacation & experiences,
but also are well informed. Our
16-year relationship with the people
of Kanha has rewarded us with the
friendship of the local community’s
knowledgeable & fascinating
of souls.
Escorted walks in the local jungles
can be arranged, as can visits to
local weekly Tribal markets. Both
ladies & Gents Massage therapy
is also available on request for
relaxation, especially those finding
our jungle rides a new experience.
It is also intended to offer interested
individuals gentle introductions
to the ancient well-being practices
of Yoga.
a Peepal
tree - check the Gond at the
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Park Safari
Excursions:
Kanha’s core areas can
be enjoyed both during the mornings
and evenings. A picnic breakfast
accompanies each jeep for the
early morning safari, ensuring
maximum opportunities are available
for wildlife encounters, of
all types, that both exhilarate
and satisfy the visitor’s
desires of their visit to Kanha
Tiger Reserve. We are not, however,
in a position to guarantee that
Tigers will be sighted on, or
from the labyrinth of Kanha’s
roads - the pressure on this
most majestic animal is already
too great for all to bear. We
do though assure visitors that
the naturalists/drivers &
park guides who escort our special
clientele on park safaris are
the most experienced it has
been our privilege of working
with, and for so long.
Sher Darshan gives visitors
the chance to get near to Tigers,
offering great opportunities
for close-up photography. The
term literally means ‘an
audience with a tiger’.
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However, the Mahouts and their
elephant’s main duties are
to scour the jungle floor for evidence
of wildlife crimes, in all their
vile guises. When these remarkable
men of the jungle do locate the
regal Tigers, and are permitted
to share these meetings with visitors,
we suggest that you mount these
gentle pachyderms at least once
during your stay. Hopefully you
will be lucky enough to meet the
main reason we are all here on the
jungle tracks of this beautiful
park.
dusk - it was
40deg C today !
NB: Even in
the excitement of the moment, please
do not encourage the Mahouts, (Mahavats),
to invade the fine line between
observation & intrusion of the
Tiger’s, or any other animals
personal space, with the promise
of larger than necessary tips. Kanha
Tiger Reserve is not a zoo nor a
circus, but a place where you are
a privileged spectator. This new
habit may well be the cause of territorial
desertion, and is counter-productive
to all the conservation efforts
of the park authorities and their
dedicated men of the jungle.
The main reason for
Shanti Bagh being established is
to provide sustainability to Kanha’s
Conservation Trust, while offering
visitors to Kanha a natural ambience
from which to explore Kanha Tiger
Reserve and its bounty.
NB: Ten (10)% of each visitor’s
remittance for Jungle Plan packages
is immediately transferred to the
foundation’s bank account.
We thank you for your support and
hope you will help us to assist
our foundation to make a positive
difference for the Tribes, the wildlife
and for the ecology around Kanha’s
Buffer zone.
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