Community Outreach in Kanha | Kanha Earth Lodge

On the day exam results were to be declared, the team decided to ease the nervousness of the children at the school. To appreciate good results, the children were awarded steel water bottles.

There was fun, laughter, and discussion on a variety of topics like the importance of education, wildlife at the national park & harmful effects of plastic. The favourite topic of the kids was the behavior of snakes – which led to a number of questions being directed at our naturalist Chinmay Deshpande.

Besides its mainstay of running wildlife lodges, Pugdundee Safaris has been keenly engaged in conservation and community development activities. At Pugdundee we believe local people hold the future of the forests in their hands and can either help protect or destroy them. If we wish to conserve our forests, we must look after the needs of local people by helping to improve their ability to earn livelihoods. Our lodges set mostly in remote locations away from regular tourism hubs help ensure that the benefit of eco-tourism is distributed far and beyond.

Kanha Earth Lodge is spread over 16 acres of natural forest & is tucked away in a small tribal hamlet bordering Kanha Tiger Reserve. Its unique location ensures that it is close enough for easy access to the park, but still far enough from the busy tourist hub of Kanha National Park to offer its guests a true wilderness experience.

It is built in less than 10% of the 16 acres of natural forest that houses it. The lodge and its furniture are constructed and designed using local materials, waste, and recycled wood, a true reflection of impeccable standards in green architecture. The absence of neighbouring lodges or thoroughfare creates an ideal setting for a peaceful and reflective time of relaxation and rejuvenation while enjoying India’s premier tiger reserve.

The 12 luxury bungalows with all creature comforts have been meticulously designed using locally available materials such as mud plaster, stone, terracotta tiles, and rough-hewn timber beams. The furniture has been delicately crafted using waste and recycled wood, thereby blending seamlessly with the natural forest setting.

Our spacious lounge & bar overlooking the forests is adorned with local artifacts and offers many cozy nooks for our weary guests. The library or reading room stocks a wealth of literature on the biodiversity of Central India and Kanha. It is also equipped with a presentation screen to host special wildlife documentaries or intriguing presentations by in-house naturalists, while the staff serves you freshly plated hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The lodge also offers a formal dining hall and many alfresco locations for meals.