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Swimming Pool, Kanha Earth Lodge, Kanha National Park, India

Kanha Earth Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Kanha National Park, India

Kanha Earth Lodge is spread in 16 acres of natural forest, tucked away in a small hamlet bordering Kanha’s buffer zone. Its unique location, 30 minutes from the Khatia/Kisli park gate, ensures that it is close enough for easy access to the park, but still far enough from Kanha’s tourist hub to offer guests a true wilderness experience.

The 12 bungalows with large open verandahs have been inspired by Gond tribal architecture and offer environmentally sensitive, low-impact accommodation through their design and use of local stone and waste wood. The absence of neighbouring lodges or highways creates an ideal setting for nature walks, birding and cycling trip through the surrounding forest.

Facilities

The 12 luxury bungalows, inspired by the Gond architecture, use locally sourced materials allowing them to blend into their surroundings. The lodge has a welcome infinity pool between the mahua trees. Dining venues change daily – often al fresco – and appetizers and sundowners are served around fire pits where guests can gather and recall their safari sightings. Note the location of the lodge often means wi-fi and mobile phone reception cannot be depended upon.

Activities

Game drives, local market visits, cycling (the lodge has mountain bikes for use), craft workshops, birding walks

Endorsements

Awarded India’s leading wildlife resort 2015 from World Travel Awards.

Kanha Earth Lodge, Kanha National Park, India

Kanha Earth Lodge, Kanha National Park, India

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