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NATURE HERITAGE RESORT

Review by wildlife photographer and nature lover,
Jerry Sutton

Contact Details:

Salini Shukia

nature herritage resort

Nature Heritage Resort Bandhavgarh
181 Tala,
Bandhavgarh-482 008,
Madhya Pradesh,
India.

Tel:+(91)-907627)-265351,
Mobile: 0-9425331202
E-mail: shalinidev@eth.net
Website: www.natureheritageresort.com

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises 20 cottages arranged in a large circle each with their own personal veranda. The verandas are ideal to relax on between safaris to reflect on the sightings of the previous game drive and to discuss the “if only” or near misses.

bedrooms

The cottages themselves are clean and comfortable and all have both a ceiling mounted fan and a wall mounted air cooler for when the temperatures rise. Each cottage has a fully fitted bathroom with a hot and cold shower and washbasin and for those who require it there are ample electricity points although it is a good idea to check if you will need to bring an adaptor. More than one adaptor is useful as for some reason the sockets can seem to vary in size! We have however never been short of electricity whilst staying at the camp for recharging camera batteries, laptops etc.

Location

The camp has a very relaxed feel to it although it is handily located only 5 minutes from the Tala Gate entrance to Bandhavgarh Park and is only a couple of minutes from the village of Tala itself. The camp is set in its own well-maintained and tranquil garden surroundings and is far enough from the village to be very peaceful and very quiet.

Dining

chill out

A thatched restaurant serves the most superbly cooked local Indian cuisine. Be prepared to eat plenty and to not expect much food variation other than traditional Indian curries. We have never been disappointed with any meal and have had the most superb vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. A good packed lunch can also be ordered for those who are leaving the resort with a lengthy journey ahead.

There is also a centrally located camp fire area which is used in early evening to meet and chat to other like minded travellers over a beer sometimes ice cold sometimes just cool.
This is a really pleasant and relaxing end to a hard day spent in the jungle!

When to go?

Madhya Pradesh has some major climactic fluctuations. During December, January and February, it can be cold in the mornings and at night so warm clothes are necessary at these times. During the daytime it is lovely and warm and sunny, with temperatures usually reaching the mid 20s°C.

During March and April the temperature rises steadily to daytime temperatures of around 35-40°C in the shade while keeping the cool evenings. In May it begins to get humid and in June temperatures rise further to an intense and uncomfortable heat.

The monsoon breaks in late June / July and lasts until September. October and November are still warm but not cold or wet. The best time to visit is from October to March. It is generally a dry heat with very little humidity, except during the months of April, May, September and early October.

Opening & Closing Times

The camp is open from the 1st October until 30th June.

Insects & Pests

Yes…..…large spiders!!!!

Accessibility

By Air: Delhi To Khajuraho followed by a 6-7hr transfer drive
By Train: To Umaria or Katni from Delhi (H. Nizamudin) or Agra, followed by a short drive of around 40-50mins.
By Road: From Khajuraho and Kanha or by longer journey from Kawardha of 6-10hrs.
Transfers: The resort is happy to arrange transfers to and from the station. These are payable extra, on departure. Transfer is via a large 4x4 with AC.

Payment

The resort does not currently accept payment by credit card so be prepared to pay in cash, dollars or sterling, or use travellers cheques.

Reservations

Mrs. Shalini Shukla
Royal Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
B-1/1815, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi - 110 070
Phone : +91-11-26124124
Fax : +91-11-26124124
Mobile : 9810192192
E-Mail : shalinidev@eth.net
Web site : www.royaladventureholiday.com

Please note: This review has been written by Jerry Sutton for ENWP. I, Elliott Neep, cannot personally recommend this accommodation as I have not yet stayed there.