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ROOMS & SUITES: 12
This charming safari lodge is located on the edge of Pench National Park, just 5 minutes from the Park entrance.
The name Baghvan draws its inspiration from one of India's iconic symbols, the Bengal tiger (bagh - tiger and van - forest). Situated in the Seoni District of southern Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park runs in continuation with Pench National Park in neighbouring Maharashtra. Dominated by hills, forests and valleys, this national park derives its name from the Pench River, which meanders its way through the entire stretch of the 757 km2 park. Kala Pahar, the park's highest hill, reaches 650 m above sea level. This national park received international recognition from Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, the Jungle Book.
The name Baghvan 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.
Hotel Highlights:
Cool, airy and contemporary
Spacious sittingroom with deep welcoming sofas
House party feel
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 sittingroom to the nullah (dry riverbed)
Interactive open kitchen that spills out into the dining area
Guests encouraged to learn how to prepare traditional Indian dishes - recipes and spices provided!
Tea served in the kitchen before the afternoon safari
Browse peacefully in the lodge's Safari Shop
Idle away the hours in the library
Cool off in the swimming pool which contours along the nullah
Guests arriving early or departing late can freshen up in the Goings & Comings room
ACCOMMODATIONS
Charming individual suites have a contemporary bungalow feel with a cheeky 50's ambiance
Hues of copper and pale turquoise
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
Cool pale cream cement screed floors
Covered 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 FACILITIES
Babysitting service (extra charge)
Library
Safari / Wildlife viewing
Swimming Pool - Outdoor
EXPLORE
Discover 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 AIRPORT
Nagpur-Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) AIRPORT DISTANCE
90 km/90 minutes
GETTING THERE
Baghvan is conveniently situated near major airports: Nagpur (90 km) and Jabalpur (192 km), as well as Bandhavgarh National Park (330 km)
From Delhi: Fly to Nagpur (Indian Airlines); the drive from Nagpur to the Lodge is approx. 1.5 hours (90 km), OR
Fly to Jabalpur (Deccan Airways); the drive from Jabalpur to the Lodge is approximately 3.5 hours (192 km)
From Mumbai: Fly to Nagpur (Indian Airlines/Jet Airways), and drive to the Lodge | 
