5 Star Luxury Taj Baghvan Hotel Package in Pench National Park

5 Star Luxury Taj Baghvan Hotel Package in Pench National Park

Taj Baghvan Hotel, Pench

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.

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.

Taj Baghvan Pench

ACCESS :
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 approximately 1.5 hours – 90 km
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
Pick-Ups and Transfers
Skilled drivers in air conditioned luxury 4×4 sedans will transfer guests from the closest airports and railway stations. Please note all road transfers are to be booked by your preferred Indian ground handler.

GUEST ACCOMMODATION

• 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

GUEST AREAS

• 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

DINING

• 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

• 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 4×4 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

Safety and Security
At the Lodge: pathways are lit to guide guests to their rooms, along with a security escort; intercoms are used for emergencies.
In the Park: naturalists are trained in animal behaviour, first aid and outdoor emergencies.
Doctor is available on call

RATE

• Introductory offer $600 per person per night sharing
• Full jungle package in high season (01 November 2006 to 15 April 2007)

RATE INCLUSIONS

• Luxury accommodation in air conditioned Kutiyas
• All scheduled safari activities (including elephant safaris)
• All meals
• Soft drinks, house wines, house spirits and local beers
• Laundry
• Emergency medical evacuation
• All park fees and government taxes

RATE EXCLUSIONS

• Transfer to and from the Lodge
• Fine wines and spirits, cigars, etc.
• Gratuities, Safari Shop purchases, telephone calls, etc.

TARIFF:-

For Advance Online Booking of 5 Star Taj Baghvan Hotel, Pench Contact Taj Hotels

Taj Baghvan Hotel, Pench
Pench National Park, Village Avarghani, District Seoni,
Madhya Pradesh, India Telefax: 91 7675 232829
Email: baghvan.pench@tajhotels.com
Web: http://www.tajhotels.com