Kanha is known for its unique food experiences and is one of the most popular destination for foodies. There are a number of eating options available in Kanha but just a few that serve authentic regional cuisine. When looking for best food in Kanha you may want to take a look at Eco-Luxe Wildlife Resort in Kanha, Kanha Earth Lodge. Kanha Earth Lodge is just located twenty-five minutes from the Khatia park gate, ensuring proximity to the Kanha Tiger Reserve, yet far from Kanha National Park’s tourist hub, thereby offering a pristine wilderness experience.
Kanha Earth Lodge offers exclusive dining experiences, including bush dinner, which offers tribal food including Gond Thali can now be availed even by non-resident guests on prior bookings.
Tribal Dinner under the stars
Set under an old beautiful Mahua Tree, we offer an unparalleled dining experience with a menu which we can assure you wouldn’t have tried anywhere else.
Inspired by the local Gond tribe, this menu includes Lamb Booti curry, Brahmkhass Chakri, Tikar Roti, Bedra chutney, Chokha, Basil ice cream and much more. Tikkar roti, a flatbread oven roasted in camel foot leaves), is cooked live, while you’re releishing the quintessential flavours on your plate.
But, the icing on the cake and that one exclusive item that grabbed our attention and received all the laurels from us; was the Honey Basil Ice Cream.
This rich, creamy ice-cream with the distinct flavours of freshly blended basil, is sure to transport your palate to a blissful haven. What’s more this unique ice-cream prepared with liberal amounts of basil, is healthy too. After all basil as you may know; is packed with the goodness of anti-oxidants and flavonoids that have anti-cancerous, antibacterial and anti-microbial properties, and also help fight depression and promote cardiovascular health.
Everyday Dining
You can also choose to book a meal at our dining hall which serves and curates an array of regional, Indian and continental flavours, rustled up by our expert chefs. Our dishes are made from locally sourced, fresh food produce.
Non resident guests are requested to note that;
Our dining experiences are subject to availability
Pugdundee Safaris is recognized as one of India’s leading responsible safari companies. With seven intimate jungle lodges in Central India and many bespoke wilderness experiences it presents the very best of the Indian subcontinent wildlife & hospitality. Between 2009 and 2026, we have been awarded for our excellence in wildlife safaris, our commitment to sustainability, our experienced naturalists and our pioneering mobile safari initiative. Pugdundee is a Hindi word meaning a foot trail commonly used by humans and animals, this word is popularly used for such beaten paths in the Indian jungles. We continuously strive to deliver the best possible guest experience, while still integrating the conservation of jungles and the people living around. We are motivated by the hope of reaching out to people in the remotest areas of our country, as we believe that they are the front-runners of wildlife conservation. However, maybe just a drop in the ocean we consider that we are making a significant contribution to wildlife conservation and rural economy wherever our lodges are.