Kanha is famous for its lush green grasslands and towering Sal forest. Kanha is popular for Tigers, bird watching & is the last home of the only surviving population of Hard Ground Barasingha (Swamp Deer). Satpura is more popular for Leopards, Sloth Bear, Crocodiles & migratory birds. While in Kanha the focus is on jeep safaris, Satpura offers a unique way of exploring the park by foot, boat, jeep or elephant.
Trip Highlights:
Denwa Backwater Escape is located overlooking the mesmerizing backwaters of a dam built on Denwa River in Satpura National Park, the area is popularly known as Madhai. It is built on 10 acres of forested land along the river and across the river is the national park which is approached by a boat and then by jeeps to go deeper into the forest. The lodge offers stunning views of the Denwa River, grasslands across and rolling Pachmari hills.
Satpura National Park is spread over 1427 sq. km. and was formed in 1981 after joining Satpura, Pachmari and Bori sanctuaries and is a unique habitat from about 200 feet to 4000 feet. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, thickly dense green forest of Sal and other medicinal herbs, it also has large tracts of Teak forests. Its common fauna comprises Spotted Deer, Indian Bison(Gaur), Tiger, Leopard, Wild Boar, Wild Dog (locally called Dhole), Sloth bear, Black Buck, Sambhar, Four Horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Marsh Crocodile, Malabar Squirrel & Langur Monkey. It offers good birding opportunity due to its unique terrain and many water bodies including the Tawa reservoir.
Kanha Earth Lodge is spread in a forested area of 16 acres adjoining the buffer zone of Kanha in a small tribal hamlet. The lodge architecture has been inspired by the Gond tribal villages situated on the fringes of Kanha. The lodge has been built with high standards towards eco-sensitivity, local village cooperation, and a great wilderness experience. As a conscious decision, the lodge is situated remotely, away from the tourism hub, yet close enough for easy access to the park.
Kanha Tiger Reserve’s spectacular Sal and Bamboo forest, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 1945 sq. km. in the heart of central highlands. This is the original Kipling country so fondly written about in the Jungle Book. The park is the only home to the rare Hard Ground Barasingha found in its large grasslands. Kanha is also home to Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Deer, Ungulates, Lesser Cats and close to 300 bird species.
Satpura National Park: Denwa Backwater Escape
Kanha National Park: Earth Lodge
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Day 01: Satpura National Park
Reach Denwa Backwater Escape by lunch, followed by an evening boat ride on Denwa River.
Day 02: Satpura National Park
Morning and evening jeep safaris in Satpura Tiger Reserve.
Day 03: Satpura National Park
Morning walking safari in the national park.Late evening jeep safari in buffer to spot nocturnal wildlife.
Day 04: Satpura – Kanha National Park
Post early breakfast drive to Kanha Tiger Reserve (7-8 hours). Packed lunch will be provided by the lodge for the journey. Dinner and overnight Kanha Earth Lodge.
Day 05: Kanha National Park
Morning and evening jeep safaris in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Day 06: Kanha National Park
Morning and evening jeep safaris in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Day 07: Kanha National Park
Post breakfast, transfer for further connections.