Junglemantra Lodge, India
Junglemantra Lodge
A great lodge located on the Bandhavgarh Park boundary, providing peace and tranquillity to relax in at the end of your day's tiger tracking. Throughout the season the camp is run by Rhea and Shailin, adding a personal touch that is essential in making you feel at home. Bamboo cottages are simply but beautifully designed but a lack of air conditioning does mean it can get hot from April onwards - this is made up for by the delicious food that is served!
The grounds of this small lodge provide a habitat for abundant birds and wildlife; mammals such as jackals, jungle cat, mongoose, Indian foxes, barking deer and sometimes even big cats such as leopards and tigers have been seen right on the Junglemantra grounds.
- 8 stand-alone cottages
- No swimming pool
- Children of all ages welcome, rules apply
- Great for photography
Style: Junglematra is a friendly eco-lodge run by keen photographers.
Setting: The lodge is set in the heart of tiger country on a natural corridor connecting the core forests of Bandhavgarh. Junglemantra shares its southern boundary with Bandhavgarh National Park.
Accommodation & facilities: Accommodation is in eight beautifully designed, cosy cottages built using local materials, bamboo being the main material. All rooms have en-suite facilities and are comfortably furnished with large beds and traditional Indian textiles. Rooms are air-cooled meaning that it can get hot during the warmer months from April onwards.
Dining: Communal meals are a real feast at Junglemantra Lodge. Menus are designed around fresh produce bought locally from neighbouring farms. The fish is usually the catch of the day from the local river and the kitchen has its own kitchen garden where salad and fruit is grown, guests are welcome to enjoy plucking and eating some home grown fruit.
Activities: Jeep safari drives travel at your pace and are accompanied by expert guides. Elephant-back safaris, woodland picnics and visits to the local village and school house are also offered.
Child policy: Children of all ages welcome at Junglemantra Lodge.
