Taj Pashan Garh

Pashan Garh, a Taj safari

Pashan Garh lodge has been built in the heart of a teak forest along the Ken River, spanning more than 70 hectares. This region is renowned for being home to one of India’s most important protected reserves: Panna National Park. Moreover, the lodge is ideally situated on the edge of the park to ensure you have unforgettable safari days within the park alongside experienced guides and aboard an open-topped 4x4 vehicle, tracking various animals such as leopards, hyenas, wolves, jackals, monkeys, reptiles, antelopes and more than 250 species of birds. For a day, you can also set off to explore the famous Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The lodge has only 12 cottages, all built of stone and inspired by local architecture, with interior decoration blending various materials such as marble, leather and raw stone. Each cottage has been carefully decorated with black and white canvases echoing the region's wildlife and other details referencing the erotic sculptures of the Khajuraho temple, located a few kilometres from the lodge. From your private veranda and gazebo, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of nature and a watering hole where you might be lucky enough to observe some animals coming to drink.

STYLE

An exceptional lodge with modern comfort blending stone, earth and marble, in the heart of a lush tropical forest

SITUATION

In the north of the state of Madhya Pradesh, in the jungle near Panna National Park and the «erotic» temples of Khajuraho

CAPACITY

12 terracotta and stone cottages offering views of the jungle

HIGHLIGHTS

Ideal for going on a safari in one of India's most important wildlife reserves

THE EXPERIENCES

  • 4x4 safari, birdwatching walks or boat trips on the Ken River
  • Discovery of the Khajuraho temples, visit to the town of Panna, swimming in the Pandav waterfalls
  • Cookery class alongside the Chef, unusual dinner on a palanquin pulled by oxen
  • Swimming pool, spa

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Pashan Garh lodge is probably the best place to track the leopard with experienced and passionate naturalist guides. Furthermore, Panna National Park is also home to the Bengal tiger, with an estimated population of around 35 individuals. This sanctuary also houses a tiger conservation project.

ETHICS

The lodge was built by three hundred stone masons from Rajasthan to create a retreat that blends in perfectly with nature. The Taj hotel group is a major player in sustainable development, implementing wildlife conservation awareness programmes and initiatives dedicated to improving the wellbeing of local communities, such as local employment.