Baghvan
&Beyond and Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces offers India's first and only wildlife circuit, with the opening of luxury safari lodges in some of the main national parks across India. This partnership provides guests with the ultimate interpretive wildlife experience in India based on a proven sustainable ecotourism model. &Beyond's collaboration with Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces rests on decades of expertise in running luxury safari lodges offering unique wildlife experiences, coupled with legendary Taj service.
Pronounced ‘baaghvun’, this enchanting lodge is located on the edge of Pench National Park, a dry deciduous forest of predominantly teak trees and meandering jungle streams. A mere five-minute drive to the park’s entrance takes guests deep into the heart of the Indian jungle.
Breakfasts and lunches are served on a sweeping shaded deck surrounding the beautiful swimming pool and overlooking the nullah, a favoured route of the Pench tigers. Sunset is celebrated with cocktails under a huge Banyan tree whilst watching a giant flying squirrel perform breathtaking aerobatics.
The twelve charming stand alone suites have a contemporary bungalow feel. Each comprise two inter-linked buildings. A covered inter-leading link takes guests to generously proportioned bathrooms with twin hand basins, separate w.c, and indoor and outdoor showers. Stairs lead guests up to a machan (a covered rooftop platform) which is perfect for romantic sleepouts, complete with mosquito net, overhead fan and hookah pipes.