Built and run in harmony with the natural environment, Kanha Jungle Lodge feels like being within a forest.  Everthing at the Lodge reflects the region in central India that is forested and also home of many tribal communities. Thatched roof machans, furniture made of bamboo or sal which are locally available and organic mud plastered floors around sitting spaces. The lodge has many open spaces that turn into Bomas at night, lit with lanterns and candles at dinner time. These are also places to relax with a book, sketch or just be with nature.

Rooms & Cottages : The lodge is one of the first properties to be built in the close to the Mukki gate. Spread over 12 acres which over the years has become of forest of Sal, bamboo thickets, other local trees, climbers and shrubs - minimal area has been taken up for the rooms and cottages.

Tucked away, out of sight are rooms, 2 deluxe cottages with private sit outs, a central golghar and many nooks and secret spaces where you are taken along a candle lit path for your dinner. While the rooms all have a garden view, the 2 deluxe cottages give you a view of the buffer zone forest.  Muted natural colours of the forest, large windows and sitouts remind you of forest lodges of yore. All rooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms with showers and twin basins. There is a sense of minimalism with white walls showing sketches, photos and water colours of the forests and its inhabitants. While both categories of rooms look out to the wild outdoors, the two deluxe cottages have a private patio that overlook the buffer zone of the forest.

Dining: Meal times are greatly looked forward to at the lodge. Everything from street food to local cuisine, Indian, continental and world cuisine is on the menu. From a matar jeera shorba, an all time favourite to tomato peppercorn soup to biryanis, grilled chicken and hakka noodles, the Golghar tables are a foodie's delight. 

Though many of the main meals are served in the Golghar,  alfresco dining options are always presented to the guests as a surprise. Special arrangements like candlelight dinners for a couple can be arranged upon request. Many of the ingredients are sourced locally, including that which is grown on the lodge's kitchen garden.  In the recent past, the focus has been more on farm to table experiences.

A favourite outdoor attraction is the tea and cookies station under the trees, serving all kinds for tea and coffee through the day. 

Kanha Jungle Lodge offers a good mix of experiences besides the usual Jungle Safaris and jungle walks.  Walks to the village, star gazing or the cultural dances of the Gond and Baigya tribal communities are some of the other engagements to look out for. For those looking to enjoy a slow holiday and enjoy being in the forest, the lodge is ideal for long stays, walks to the nearby river and exploring villages around. 

Perfect for

Kanha Jungle Lodge is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and birders alike. It also makes for a great family getaway especially for families with children, for whom being close to the forest and spending time with Dimple, a butterfly specialist and Tarun - an experienced naturalist are brilliant learning opportunities. 

Closed

The Lodge closes from July to end of September aligning with the opening of the Kanha National Park. 

Single Use Plastic

Safe Garbage Disposal

Water Conservation

Energy Efficiency

Nature and Biological Diversity Conservation

Local Community Engagement

Light Footprint Tourism

Sensitive Destination Discovery

Heritage Preservation

The Human Touch