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Tiger Den Bandhavgarh

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Excursion near Tiger Den Bandhavgarh

Places to see in the Park
Archaeological Richness of Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh was the seat of ex-rulers of Rewa State and its history dates back to 3rd Century A.D.Mythologically, the fort on Bandhavgarh hill is said to have been built by Lord Rame for his brother Laxman ,during the Ramayana period. There are a number of man-made caves(35) in Bandhavgarh with inscriptions and carvings, which date back to 129-168 A.D. Statues of various incarnations of all and attracts every tourist. There statues date back to 10-11 century A.D;

Places to See in Bandhavgarh National Park
1.Sidhababa - The Holy Meadow : The marshy is the abode of Sidhababa
2. Chakradhara - The Sprawling Meadow : Surrounded by the hillocks, this marshy meadow is rich in both flora and fauna.
3. Gopalpur - A Place for Bird Watching : Approach with a slow drive may give you moments of memorable sighting of wild fauna.
4. Shesh Shaiya - Origin of River Charanganga : This statue of lord Vishnu reclining on the seven hooded scrpent is the classic example of the architechtural treasure of the past.
5. Bari Gufa - Ancient Monument of Past : This is the biggest man made cave of the reserve dating back to tenth century.
6. Ketkiha - Pendanus Point : This wet patch of aromatic plant " Pendanus " ( Kewra ) in the shadow of lofty jammu and arjun trees is the real treasure of floristic wealth of the Rreserve.
7. Bhitari Bah - Tranquility in Wilderness : Blissful drive along the meadow will induce thrills of jungle and feeling of lingering relaxation.Look for the important medicinal .
8. Three Cave Point - The Archaeological Remains of past : These caves visible from ganesh hillock road are the mute testimony of rich historical past.
9. Rajbahera - The Bandhaini Hillock View : This marshy meadow is the origin of river Dammer.Look for the storks, vultures and herds of chital, samber and wild pigs.View of Bandhaini Hillock is an additional attraction.
10. Climber's Point - Nature's Beauty : Woody climbers of butea superba and Bauhinia wahlii amidst the giant sal trees offer spectacular view for the tourist.
11. Sehra - The Fort View : This is the biggest meadow of the Reserve.Look for the breeding pair of saras crane in the month of june.It harbours the insectivorous plant drosera.
12. Mahaman Pond - Place to Quench the Thirst : This water hole surrounded by bamboo clumps is an ideal place to watch variety of hervivores and carnivores.

Bandhavgarh Fort : The oldest fort in India, considered to be more than 2500 years. One-hour trek upto the fort is worth the effort. The charm of this trek lies in discovering these monuments in the jungle, unspoiled and unexplored. Some of the statues lie off the main path and so it is best to take a guide. Apart from the avatars, well worth seeing are three small temples of around the 12th century. These temples are deserted but the fort is still used as a place of worship. Kabir Das, the celebrated 16th century saint, once lived and preached here. The natural ramparts of the fort give breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside. Vultures wheel around the precipice which also attracts blue rock thrushes and crag martins.The fort still belongs to the Maharaja of Rewa and permission is required to visit it. However permission is available locally and no trip to Bandhavgarh is complete without making an effort to climb up the fort. The staff of the resort carries your lunch while you are busy negotiating the trek upto the fort. Supplement charged.


Places to see around the Park
Village Tala : To view a day in the life of an Indian village, where the pace of life is still measured by the rhythm of the seasons. The humble dwellings, the mud clustered houses, the elders smoking hookahs sitting on a cot, are some of the common scenes which signify that the time stands still in certain areas of the world even today.

Baghel Museum : Located only 100 metres from the resort, it houses certain precious belongings of the Maharaja of Rewa who maintained Bandhavgarh as his Shikargah, or a game preserve, a stuffed white Tiger still stands in the museum amidst certain personal belongings of the Maharaja.

Bhamera Dam : 20kms from the resort, huge water bank in the neighboring Panpatha Sanctuary, good place for water birds.

Gharpuri Dam : 10 kms from the resort, adjoining on the outskirts of Bandhavgarh National Park Good Place for Water birds.

Chenchpur Waterfall : 44 kms from the resort.

Guest Comments - Tiger Den Bandhavgarh
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken and Beverley
To: nsafari@vsnl.net
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 6:18 PM
Subject: To Sharad Vats

Hello Sharad

I am home again now after my great trip in India with Patrick and Munir and your organization. I thought it great and enjoyed every minute of it the buildings and sights of the cities visited were most interesting and I enjoyed the architecture and all we saw. The country side we traveled through and of course the reserves that we went to and it is always a delight to me to see the wild animals [ Margaret @ I saw 7 Tigers road the elephant and got a good bird list too and to be out of hotels and in the country side.

Thank you very much for everything and your gifts to each of us when we departed on our travels from Delhi.

Kind Regards
Beverley Thorne

Wonderful place, and a great "hotel". Thank You, Sharad, Shailendra, and superb staff.
- Peter Mattheisen ( winner National Book Award 1979 on "Snow Leopard").

This is one of the best wildlife areas I've ever visited. We had marvelous views of Tiger and many other animals and great birding. I'll never forget the first morning when we watched two young Tigers for over an hour. I hope to return soon.
- Victor Emanuel, owner "Victor Emanuel Nature Tours-U.S.A."

Bandhavgarh is magic and Sharad is pure good luck! 7 Tigers. Thank You for superb service and a lifetime of magic experience.
- Robert Bateman

Thank You all for a tremendous couple of days. Your hospitality was tremendous too and we shall remember Tiger's Den with great fondness. Raghu and Sanjay, our Naturalist and Driver were extremely knowledgeble and skilful and contributed greatly to us seeing 8 Tigers. Once again many thanks.
- Steven Pettitts of Pettitts U.K.

Thank You Sharad and Shailendra for the best ever visit to Bandhavgarh. Food, service and especially the company and friendship of both of you were excellent. The naturalist Raghu was first class, observant and informative and the driver deserves a gold medal. The attitude of everybody here is superb. We shall certainly recommend Tiger's Den to everyone who is planning a visit to India. 6 Tigers
- Mary & Ian Love, Scotland

A big thank you to Shailendra and all the staff here of the Tiger's Den. Everyone involved here were most pleasant and helpful. I loved all the home cooked food. Driver and Naturalist ( specially Raghu), has to be rated tops in professionalism in India. Bandhavgarh is a wonderful park- a great world treasure, and I know with thoughtful people like Shailendra and Raghu working here, the Wilderness experience here will get better and better. Again, thank you all around to the staff, I will be back again.
- Allen Bechky, Director- Allen Bechky Safaris, Albany, U.S.A.

Our dreams were fulfilled! We saw not one but 5 Tigers. For me the most thrilling and a memorable one was B-2. What a magnificent creature! Our stay at the Tiger's Den was all we hoped for.
Barbara and Bev Ridgely

The best of Luck to Tiger's Den. Everyone treats you so special! This experience will go down as very special one in my life.
- Marilyn and Ron Murdock

Those who are fortunate enough to stay here could not dream of a more rewarding and relaxing experience. We immediately felt right at home- part of the family. Excellent hospitality, delicious food, and beautiful atmosphere - all with perfect execution.
- Debbie Jefkin, Chicago, IL, U.S.A

What a wonderful place to stay while visiting a truly beautiful and exciting park. We so appreciate the kindness and efficiency shown to us by a truly # 1 staff!! . The Tiger was wonderful, the birds fun to watch and all the other animals- but your people were the best!
- Christina and Eric Holenda

I would travel from the ends of the earth, which I did, to visit this fantastic and magical place. The setting and staff are sublime. Thanks for sharing this experience with me.
- Eric Kareus

A most enjoyable and memorable stay. The courteous and personal attention paid to us by all the staff has made us feel very much at home. The food was great and the dining service was excellent. Our room was clean and comfortable, the surroundings peaceful and quiet, so we slept well. Our visit to Bandhavgarh has been a true highlight of our month long tour of India - including sighting of 7 Tigers.
- Dave and Marcia Miller

We came to Bandhavgarh with no idea about what we should expect- we had only the hope that we might be lucky enough to see a Tiger, even for a second or two!

But we leave with a heavy heart. Kerry and I have been looked after impeccably. The service is unbeatable, the people incredibly kind and generous, and the food (so much of it) has been out of this world), we don't want to go.

We have been lucky enough to see the B2 Tiger twice. The skill of Raghu (our Botanist) and the talent of Sanjay (driver) got us an unbelievable experience; as dusk fell we found ourselves only 8 feet from a beautiful Tiger.

And what wonderful breakfasts on the lawn in the sunshine! Our host and his staff made this an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to recommend this to our many friends both in England and Australia.
- Kenny and Roger Trollope

This was the highlight of our Indian trip. Mr. Shailendra Tiwari and his wife took care of us and made our staying here a kind of festival. Everything was in best order, Tiger's Den is a wonderful resort - and we compare this with our nights in Palaces and hotels with 5 stars and 4 stars. We felt to be cared by mother. The park was wonderful and the staff did everything to provide the best for us. Food and service excellent. We can recommend Tiger's Den warmly and we will, to all our friends.
- Dr Hilleshiem

Shailendra Tiwari has a true Oasis here at Bandhavgarh. Wonderful, spacious room and bath. But the best part is the loving, gentle, attentive care given by Shailendra and his staff. Raghu our guide and Sanjay our driver were helpful and caring. Anyone wanting the best there is in Bandhavgarh will be delighted with the outstanding addition of Tiger's Den. The food was good and kitchen quite accommodating. My very best wishes for continued success to Shailendra, Bindu and their new Baby.
- Gay Burkhart, Pat leeson

I have never had a stay at a place where the staff was so cheerful and accommodating. The food was outstanding and my wife and I have enjoyed it tremendously. I wish you the best for the future. We have felt like family the way you have treated us.
- Richard and Carolyn Titus