Northern India
Pench Tree Lodge
A luxury eco-resort only 20 minutes’ drive from Pench’s Karmajhiri gate, a quieter gate in the north of Pench Tiger Reserve. The reserve encompasses an area of 1,180 sq km, including a buffer zone of 768 sq km. There are 16 elegant treehouses and cottages in total, within the 40-acre property.
The six tree-houses sit amongst the mahua trees, supported by stilts. Built out of local sal wood, these charismatic units are nicely spaced apart, styled and decorated with traditional accents that add to the authenticity of this unique experience. Large French-windows open out onto a private deck with seating, the perfect spot to enjoy the ambience of the surrounding deciduous forest. Ten spacious family cottages complete the accommodation options, with one king size bed, and an additional queen bed on the mezzanine floor above. Kitchen produce is partly sourced from the property’s own organic garden and there is an outdoor swimming pool for your enjoyment.
The excellent Kipling Hide was purpose-made for wildlife photography. Its eye-level aspect providing a desirable asset for photographers capturing animals that come to drink and bathe in a man-made pond. Pench Tree Lodge is part of the superb Pugdundee portfolio of wildlife lodges.
Facilities
There is an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, wildlife hide.
Both the Tree Houses and Family Cottages have air-conditioning, 24-hour power backup, private bathroom, complimentary organic toiletries and bathroom essentials.
Local Wildlife
Mammals: Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, dhole (Indian wild dog), jungle cat, golden jackal, striped hyena, Indian wolf, nilgai, wild boar, chital, gaur, barking deer, sambar deer, rhesus macaque, Hanuman langur, porcupine, palm civet, small Indian civet.
Over 285 species including: mottled wood owl, river tern, emerald dove, yellow-footed green pigeon, spot-billed duck, Eurasian spoonbill, Asian openbill stork, hoopoe, red-naped ibis, black stork, orange-headed thrush, lesser whistling duck, Jacobin cuckoo, red avadavat, painted francolin, spangled drongo, common iora, golden-fronted leafbird, tawny-bellied babbler, Indian paradise flycatcher, scarlet minivet, Malabar pied hornbill, shikra, red-headed vulture, peregrine falcon, black-hooded oriole, purple sunbird, grey-bellied cuckoo, ruddy shelduck, painted spurfowl.
Optional Activities
Jeep safaris, cycling, night trails in buffer zones, village walks, Rhuni Jhooni walking trail, bush dinners, sundowners, farm dinner experience, traditional cooking demonstrations.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
Shiv is a fantastic naturalist and guide, I would highly recommend him. Their own custom jeeps are very comfortable.
If you have any questions regarding our India tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
[Your representatives] were terrific. Always there on time no matter what hour of day or night. Wildlife guides exceptionally good – knowledgeable, alert, always trying.
