Reni Pani Jungle Lodge
Location
To step into this wilderness of the neighbouring Satpura Tiger Reserve is an adventure into literary legend, for it was in Madhya Pradesh that Rudyard Kipling found inspiration for The Jungle Book. The spirit of Shere Khan awaits in the forests around the Pachmarhi Hill Station.
Accommodation
The cottages are crafted in harmony with their settings, with three distinct styles: nallah units beside seasonal streams, forest units nestled among teak groves, and hill units perched on rugged slopes. Spacious interiors feature large lounge worthy bay windows, private viewing decks, and indulgent bathrooms, ensuring comfort while keeping guests immersed in nature. The tents, meanwhile, combine canvas romance with refined amenities, creating an unforgettable vantage point for observing the rhythms of the forest.
Dining at Reni Pani is a sensory delight, with meals served in settings that balance rustic charm and refined hospitality. Whether savouring a drink at the bar, unwinding in the lounge, or losing oneself in the library’s collection, Reni Pani Jungle Lodge offers a sanctuary of warmth and elegance amid the Satpura wilderness.
Experiences
- Venture deep into Satpura Tiger Reserve on thrilling safari drives to seek out India’s iconic great predator. The forest is home to numerous other fascinating creatures too, including sloth bears, leopards, flying squirrels, wild dogs and chital spotted deer.
- Delight in the gentle chorus of diverse birdlife across the wilderness surrounding the lodge. If you head out in a canoe on the reservoir, even more species come into view.
- Explore tribal culture and traditions through an immersive, guided experience with an anthropologist.
- Ride one of the lodge’s thoroughbreds or a splendid endemic Marwari horse on trails through the rugged landscape.
- Take a motorboat trip on the Denwa River and spot the Indian freshwater crocodiles. Time your trip for the beauty of sunset.
- Discover flora and fauna up close with guided walks through pristine forest. Specialist naturalists may use modern tracking equipment, or just their immense experience. The area is known for its range of butterflies.
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to environmental stewardship. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to environmental stewardship. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
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