Resort directory · Central India
Jungle Resorts Near India's Tiger Reserves
The short answer
Our jungle resort directory covers 47 resorts across 8 tiger reserves and sanctuaries in Central India: Tadoba (21), Pench (8), Bandhavgarh (8), Kanha (3), Satpura (3), Panna (1), Tipeshwar (1), Umred-Karhandla (2). Pick a park below, then open any resort for its photos, room types, Google rating, map and the nearest other stays. Tell us your dates and we check the room and the safari permits together.
- Resorts
- 47
- Parks
- 8
- Zones & areas
- 12
- Property photos
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Resorts in Tadoba
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve · Maharashtra · 21 stays · nearest airport Nagpur
Kolara zone · area guide
Closest to Nagpur, on the Umred–Chimur side. Several of Tadoba's finest luxury lodges sit along the Kolara gate road and around Masal village.
Kolara zoneWelcomHeritage Tadoba Vanya Villas Resort & Spa
📍 Chaiti Rith
4 room types: Luxury Tents · Executive Cottage · Studio Cottages …
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Kolara zoneTadoba Tiger King Resort
📍 Tekadi Mandavzari
2 room types: Standard AC Rooms · Dormitory
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Kolara zone7 Tigers Resort
📍 Chak Karbada
1 room type: Luxury Room
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Kolara zoneSylvan Woods Safari Lodge
📍 Masal Tukum
1 room type: Luxury Cottage
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Kolara zoneChava Kolara Resort
📍 Tekadi Mandavzari
1 room type: Standard AC Rooms
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Kolara zoneJungle Home - Tadoba Wilderness Lodge
📍 Tekadi Mandavzari
3 room types: 3 Bedroom Villa · Luxury Suites · Premium Cottages
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Kolara zoneSaiprasad Tiger Resorts
📍 Chimur
5 room types: Rajwada With Private Pool · Forest Suite With Private Pool · Honeymoon Suite With Indoor Jacuzzi …
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Kolara zoneBaghvann Resort
📍 Wadasi
1 room type: Deluxe Cottage
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Kolara zoneBagh Kothi Resort
📍 Tekadi Mandavzari
1 room type: Luxury Cottage
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Kolara zoneTrees N Tigers Resorts
📍 Chimur
1 room type: Safari Tents
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Kolara zoneAsmi Villa
📍 Tekepar
1 room type: Standard Room
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Moharli & Khutwanda zone · area guide
The biggest cluster of stays in Tadoba, most of them along the Irai reservoir between Moharli and Bhamdeli villages. Best base for first-timers and for the Moharli-side buffers.
Moharli & Khutwanda zoneThe Sanctuary Tadoba Resort
📍 Moharli
2 room types: Super Deluxe Rooms · Deluxe Rooms
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneIrai Safari Retreat
📍 Bhamdeli Raiyyatwari
2 room types: Luxury Cottages · Luxury Tent
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Moharli & Khutwanda zonePugmark Jungle Lodge
📍 Moharli
4 room types: Deluxe Cottages · Luxury Cottages · Family Cottages …
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneCamp Serai Tiger Resort
📍 Sitaram Peth
1 room type: AC Cottages
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneVrruksh Ecostay
📍 Bhamdeli
4 room types: Mud Block Cottages · Colossal Tent · Median Tent …
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneTathastu Tadoba
📍 Moharli
3 room types: Family Nest · Luxury Machaan · Luxury Cottage
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneTadoba Jungle Camp
📍 Bhamdeli Raiyyatwari
3 room types: Elevated Luxury Cottage · Luxury Suit Cottage · Ground Luxury Cottage
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneTeliya Jungle Resort
📍 Thanegaon
1 room type: Standard Rooms
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneSerenity Lodge
📍 Moharli
1 room type: Standard Rooms
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Moharli & Khutwanda zoneThe Lake View Tadoba
📍 Moharli
3 room types: Standard Rooms · Deluxe Rooms · AC Family Room
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Resorts in Pench
Pench Tiger Reserve · Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra · 8 stays · nearest airport Nagpur
Turia gate (MP) · area guide
Pench's main gate and biggest cluster of stays, along the Nagpur–Jabalpur highway between Khawasa and the Kohka lake. Every budget is here.
Turia gate (MP)Tathastu Resort Pench
📍 Kohka
3 room types: Mud Rooms · Cave Rooms · Luxury Tents
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Turia gate (MP)Tiger N Woods Resort
📍 Kohka
3 room types: Wooden Machans · Premium Cottages · Deluxe Cottages With Plunge Pool
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Turia gate (MP)Pench Jungle Camp
📍 Kohka
4 room types: Standard Safari Room · Deluxe Safari Cottage · Family Suit …
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Turia gate (MP)Vannraj Resort & Spa
📍 Kothar
5 room types: Traditional Cottage · Mahua Villa · Mahua Villa Forest View …
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Turia gate (MP)The Soul Tree Resort
📍 Turiya
3 room types: Super Deluxe Cottage With Plunge Pool · Deluxe Cottage With Plunge Pool · Family Cottages
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Turia gate (MP)Kohka Wilderness Camp
📍 Teliya
1 room type: AC cottage
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Rukhad (MP)
Rukhad is a buffer gate on the Nagpur–Jabalpur highway, north of Turia.
Maharashtra side · area guide
Stays with an address on the Maharashtra side of Pench, the side closest to Nagpur.
Resorts in Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve · Madhya Pradesh · 8 stays · nearest airport Jabalpur
Tala and aroundAranyak Resort - Bandhavgarh
📍 Jamunara
2 room types: Premium Cottages · Superior Cottages
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Tala and aroundTiger Trails Resort
📍 Jamunara
1 room type: Deluxe Cottages
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Tala and aroundBandhav Villas
📍 Guruwahi
1 room type: Cottage Villa
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Tala and aroundSyna Tiger Resort
📍 Tala
4 room types: Luxury Cottages · State Theme Cottages · Suite …
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Tala and aroundKings Lodge - Bandhavgarh
📍 Sarmaniya
1 room type: AC Deluxe Cottages
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Tala and aroundBandhav Kothi
📍 Tala
1 room type: Deluxe Cottages
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Tala and aroundBamboo Grove Resort
📍 Guruwahi
1 room type: Deluxe Cottage
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Tala and aroundMonsoon Forest Resort
📍 Tala
2 room types: Ground Nest Cottages · High Nest Cottages
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Resorts in Kanha
Kanha Tiger Reserve · Madhya Pradesh · 3 stays · nearest airport Jabalpur
Resorts in Satpura
Satpura Tiger Reserve · Madhya Pradesh · 3 stays · nearest airport Bhopal
Madhai gate
Stays near Madhai gate and Sarangpur village.
Churna gate
Stays on the Churna road side of the reserve.
Resorts in Panna
Panna Tiger Reserve · Madhya Pradesh · 1 stay · nearest airport Khajuraho
Resorts in Tipeshwar
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary · Maharashtra · 1 stay · nearest airport Nagpur
Resorts in Umred-Karhandla
Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary · Maharashtra · 2 stays · nearest airport Nagpur
Resorts closest to each safari gate
Safaris start at sunrise, so the drive to your gate matters. These are the nearest stays in our directory to each gate we have mapped, measured in a straight line from each resort's Google Maps pin. Road distances are longer.
| Gate | Park | Closest resorts |
|---|---|---|
| Khatia gate | Kanha | Motel Chandan (952 m), Kusum Resort (4.6 km), Aranyak Resort Kanha (4.8 km) |
| Moharli gate | Tadoba | Serenity Lodge (525 m), Tathastu Tadoba (645 m), The Lake View Tadoba (826 m) |
| Karhandla gate | Umred-Karhandla | Royal Karhandla Resort (1.0 km), K P Woods Resort (1.2 km) |
| Turia gate | Pench | Tiger N Woods Resort (1.5 km), Pench Jungle Camp (1.7 km), Tathastu Resort Pench (2.4 km) |
| Khursapar gate | Pench | Orient Woods Resort (4.5 km) |
Frequently asked questions
Which tiger reserves does this resort directory cover?
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Panna Tiger Reserve, Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary.
How do I choose a resort for a tiger safari?
Start with the gate or zone where your safari permits are, then pick a stay close to it. Early-morning safaris start at sunrise, so a short drive to the gate matters more than anything else. Each resort page shows its zone or area and the nearest other stays.
Where do the ratings on these pages come from?
Each rating is the public Google rating and review count for that property, with the date we checked it. We do not edit or filter ratings.
Which resorts are closest to Khatia gate in Kanha?
Motel Chandan (952 m), Kusum Resort (4.6 km), Aranyak Resort Kanha (4.8 km). These are straight-line distances from each resort's Google Maps pin; the road is longer.
Which resorts are closest to Moharli gate in Tadoba?
Serenity Lodge (525 m), Tathastu Tadoba (645 m), The Lake View Tadoba (826 m). These are straight-line distances from each resort's Google Maps pin; the road is longer.
Which resorts are closest to Karhandla gate in Umred-Karhandla?
Royal Karhandla Resort (1.0 km), K P Woods Resort (1.2 km). These are straight-line distances from each resort's Google Maps pin; the road is longer.
Which resorts are closest to Turia gate in Pench?
Tiger N Woods Resort (1.5 km), Pench Jungle Camp (1.7 km), Tathastu Resort Pench (2.4 km). These are straight-line distances from each resort's Google Maps pin; the road is longer.
Which resorts are closest to Khursapar gate in Pench?
Orient Woods Resort (4.5 km). These are straight-line distances from each resort's Google Maps pin; the road is longer.
How many of these resorts have a swimming pool?
27 of the 47 resorts list a pool, private pool or plunge pool among their facilities. Each resort page shows its confirmed facilities, and the park pages have a pool column.
Can you book the resort and the safari together?
Yes. Send your dates and the park you want. We check room availability and safari permits together and send you one plan with the stay, the Gypsy and the transfers.
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