Small-scale ecolodge in the protected Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge is located in the Chichghat Valley in the protected - and not yet discovered by tourism -Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve,in the Tadoba hills of Maharashtra. The rugged landscape of India's oldest national park consists of cliffs, caves, marshes, ancient lakes and boulder-strewn streambeds and is dominated by teak forest and bamboo. You enter the habitat of the tiger, lip bear, leopard, honey badger and gaur.
Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge is a jewel in the middle of nowhere and stands for unique wildlife experiences, delicious Indian food and excellent personal service. Be prepared for an eye to eye with a tiger... Privacy, beautiful hikes and hiking trails guaranteed.
Tips & Tops from Tiger Trails Jungle Lodge:
- No adjacent lodges or highways. The area is untouched by tourism
- The lodge is surrounded on three sides by the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve forest and adjacent to the Khutwanda gate,an exclusive gateway to Tadoba
- Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is open all year round and Tiger Trails is also open. So also in the rainy season, an extremely active time for flora and fauna
- Most tiger sightings in the state of Maharashtra were here; in April and May 2014, tiger trails guests spotted at least 21 tigers during six safaris!
- Many activities accompanied by professional and dedicated guides such as game drives, hiking safaris, birding, trekking, tiger tracking, boat, canoe trips and bike rides
- Enjoy the sounds of the jungle in relaxation during a 'machan sit up'
- Recently there is a wonderful refreshing swimming pool laid out
- Listen to the nocturnal wildlife during a barbecue or campfire in the courtyard
- A unique experience is the traditional 'Gond Adiwasi dinner' with campfire, which celebrates the arrival of the harvest season with a Gond folk dance, Bhajan and Kirtan
- Take a cooking class in Gond, a village in Khutwanda that still lives according to ancient traditions and get to know the culture of the tribe
- Enjoy a classic safari sundowner and breakfast in the bush
- This lodge has already won many awards such as the 'John Wakefield memorial award for most inspirational eco-lodge of the year 2012' by TOFT – UK, and '2014 Highest Audit Ranking Achieved' by PUG Eco-rating