The Bansa, Bandhavgarh

Set within 55 acres of private forest, The Bansa is an intimate wilderness retreat designed for travellers who wish to experience Bandhavgarh in its purest form. With just six elegantly appointed rooms, the lodge offers rare privacy, where the forest is not something you visit for a few hours, but something you live within.

The lodge is designed as a single square-shaped building, built around an open central courtyard, creating a sense of calm and community while maintaining complete privacy for guests. Each room faces outward toward the surrounding wilderness and features wall-sized windows that frame uninterrupted views of the forest, allowing nature to become part of the living space. With its sloping roof and earthy architecture, the lodge blends gently into the landscape that surrounds it.

The property itself feels like a mini Bandhavgarh. Spread across woodland, natural clearings, and water bodies, it is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife and birdlife. A river flowing through the forest and a small dam within the property create natural gathering points for animals and birds throughout the day, offering guests exceptional opportunities for observation.

At the heart of the wilderness experience is a traditional machan, a raised viewing platform where one can sit quietly and watch the forest unfold, from the first light of dawn to the deep stillness of evening.

Uniquely, guests can also enjoy exclusive wilderness drives and safaris within the private forest of the property itself, allowing them to explore the landscape at a slower and more intimate pace. These experiences beautifully complement the safaris into Bandhavgarh National Park, offering a deeper connection with the rhythms of the forest.

With only six rooms, The Bansa is designed as a true boutique lodge, quiet, immersive, and deeply connected to the wild landscapes of Bandhavgarh.