Kings Lodge, Bandhavgarh
Kings Lodge is set across a 14-hectare forested estate, with spacious cottages and stilt cottages surrounded by Sal forest near Tala Gate.
About 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.
Accommodation
Kings Lodge blends into the forest with two cozy types of rooms:
- 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.
Room Features
Air-conditioned rooms and cottages
Modern bathrooms with open-to-sky or rainfall showers
Private sit-outor balcony with lake or garden views
Tea/coffee maker and drinking water
Large windows and private verandahs/balconies
Daily housekeeping and room service
Comfortable double or twin beds
Lodge Features and Amenities
- 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
Location & How to Reach
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:
Jabalpur Airport
Jabalpur Airport is the nearest major airport. From there, guests can continue by road towards Bandhavgarh and Rancha village.
Umaria Railway Station
Umaria is the closest railway station, followed by a road transfer to Kings Lodge in Rancha village. Katni is another rail option at around 100 km
Road Transfer
Kings Lodge is located in Rancha village, with Umaria offering the nearest practical road connection. Tala Gate is around 10 minutes from the lodge
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