Kings Lodge, Bandhavgarh
Kings Lodge is set in Rancha village, surrounded by Sal forest and rolling hills. The lodge covers 14 hectares of private forest and is only a 10-minute drive from Tala Gate, the main entrance to Bandhavgarh National Park. Built with care for the environment, the property has over 95% forest cover with thousands of trees planted. It offers quiet comfort, warm service, and a close connection to nature, making it a reliable stay for wildlife visits.
- Eco Luxury Cottages: Ground-level rooms with modern en-suite bathrooms and large verandahs. They look out into the trees and grasslands.
- Eco Luxury Stilt Cottages: Built on stilts, each one includes a wooden lofted balcony. You get a view over the forest and a rustic, airy feel.
Each room blends into its setting and comes with modern amenities.
- Air-conditioning and comfortable bedding
- Large windows and private verandahs/balconies
- En-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water
- Tea/coffee maker with French press and cookies
- Writing desk and seating area
- Twice-daily housekeeping
- Eco-friendly construction and waste systems
- 24-hour front desk
- Multi-cuisine dining hall
- Fireplace and outdoor dining options
- Lounge and bar
- Swimming pool with eco-friendly system
- Spa and wellness center with Ayurvedic treatments
- Nature library
- Watchtower for birding
- Butterfly garden
- Organic kitchen garden
- Outdoor BBQ and bush dinners
- Village visits and cycling trips
- Guided nature walks and bird-watching
- Free Wi-Fi in common areas
- Secure parking
Kings Lodge is located in Rancha village, just a 10-minute drive from Tala Gate of Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh. The lodge is well connected by road, and the nearest airport and railway stations are:
- Umaria Railway Station – Approx. 35 km
- Katni Railway Station – Approx. 95 km
- Jabalpur Airport – Approx. 190 km
Close to the main park gate and easily accessible, it is ideal for safari trips.
