Tucked into a rocky outcrop with views of the Vindhya Hills and 200 acres of private jungle, the opulent Pashan Garh lodge, a Taj Safari lodge, offers 12 luxury stone cottages as well as an intimate guest area.
Built with dry-packed stone in the local Panna style, each suite has a private verandah and gazebo.
The guest area features a cosy sitting room with a shaded deck area overlooking the wilderness, a Safari Shop with a library. The exotic lodge is a mere seven miles (40 km) from the Panna National Park entrance and a 60-minute chauffeured drive from Khajuraho.
The expert chefs prepare divine Indian cuisine, served to you at the location of your choice.
The unique palanquin dining displays a bush dinner on an ox cart, while ‘haandi’ dinner is served in traditional earthenware pots.
Try al fresco lunch by the pool, or opt for in-room service, discreetly delivered using butler hatches. Theexperienced naturalists trained by &Beyond ensure you have an intimate and meaningful interaction with nature.
The exciting safaris, held twice a day, let you explore the thick teak forests and rocky terrain from the comfort of a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari vehicle. Learn about the rich flora and fauna while keeping your eyes open sightings of tigers, crocodiles and Panna’s 10 Star Birds!
Situated in the Vindhya Hills along the pristine Ken River, Panna National Park is an important protected wildlife area and a base to explore Khajuraho—a famous World Heritage Site.
A vast plateau dominated by tropical forests, deep ravines, cascading waterfalls and thick teak forests, the famous national park links the eastern and western populations of resident wildlife.
Take a leisurely stroll through the village of Khajuraho, and discover the charm of its tiny trinket shops and famous temples.
Panna town, renowned for its diamond mines and historic temples is also well worth exploring. Come, discover the wild while nestled in luxury.
Discover the allure of a one-of-its-kind Panna - stone luxury cottage at Pashan Garh lodge that imbues stunning stone architecture with Khajuraho inspired romance.
Only 12 of the roughhewn cottages with ebony and chocolate highlights have its own private gazebo and are spread over 200 acres of private wilderness.
The cuisine served at Taj Safaris is every bit an exploration as the jungle safaris are; albeit of tastes. Each meal is freshly prepared, with organic home grown. Meal timings are flexible and no venue needs to be adhered to.
Private butlers serve you in the privacy of your room deck, by the pool side or a table for two under the shade of a tree. Influenced by local cooking styles, each dish is a gourmet’s delight. Nuances of the royal flavours of Bundelkhandi cuisine can be found in the delicacies served to guests at Pashan Garh.
The varied and gorgeous dining venues at the lodge are as delightful as the menus.
In view of the recent judgement by The Supreme Court of India directing the Centre and State Governments to ban sale of liquor along national and state highways, alcohol will not be served at any of the restaurants or outlets at the hotel.
A sumptuous breakfast is laid out on the safari vehicle bonnet deep in the jungle. Freshly baked muffins and cookies along with sandwiches, fresh fruit and hot kathi rolls are washed down with freshly plunged
coffee and a selection of teas. A perfect refuelling for the rest of the morning safari.
The formal dining hall open out onto a rectangular stone deck overlooking the forest and forms a perfect alfresco dining venue.
Intimate table set ups are scattered about and an interactive open kitchen is set upon one side. This ‘Kadhai’ (Wok) dinner allows a
guests to curate their own menu from an array of curry bases, meats and vegetables placed on the counter.
The selections are then tossed together in the ‘kadhai’ as guests watch and get served on their table.
Pashan Garh's signature palanquin dinner features a sampling menu served to guests seated in cosy palanquins (ox wagons).
The 12 artistic wagons are stationed in an open woodland area within the property.
The meal begins with a selection of snacks such as lamb and chicken kebabs as well as assorted grilled vegetables.
The gastronomic journey continues with a range of traditional dishes cooked in earthen pots on a ‘Chulha’ (mud stove).
The luxurious wagons, scores of flickering lanterns and live cooking with efficient butler service is reminiscent of a royal caravan halting for the night.
The guest rooms of this safari lodge opens out into a spacious stone courtyard that is surrounded by shrubbery and open woods. This area, with a covered gazebo at the edge is the venue for a romantic dinner.
Owing to the vastness of the property, guests can enjoy a perfectly
sublime dining experience, with no interruptions of any sort except the sound of crickets and the wind through the trees.
A private butler is at hand to serve a delicious meal prepared by expert chefs.
Explore the wild from the comfort of an open 4x4 safari vehicle or cruise the Ken River and spot abundant mugger crocodiles. Soak in the history of Khajuraho village and Panna town.
Discover exotic flora and fauna of Panna National Park from expert naturalists with twice-daily jungle safaris.
PANNA NATIONAL PARK
Panna National Park is located about half an hour’s drive away from the UNESCO world heritage site of the Khajuraho temples. Declared a National park and Tiger Reserve in 1981 and 1994 respectively, the forest covers an area of about 543 kilometres square.
Situated on the Bundelkhand plateau, this forest was once a popular “Shikargah” or hunting ground for the local nobility.
A strategically placed circular room can still be seen concealed at the top of a ravine which was often used to hunt animals passing below.
The river side has a quaint old temple as well as an open pillared hall giving the viewer an impression of being in an old sepia toned photograph.
The park is one of the most dramatic, with plateaus, hills, gorges, waterfalls and the river Ken running through the forest. Panna is a glowing testimonial to a successful effort in tiger conservation.
With the tiger population being extinct in Panna in 2009, several tigers were relocated here from other reserves. Increased protection of the park with adept management of the forest led to a steady increase in tiger numbers.
Currently there are over 35 adult tigers in the park. This region also has the pride of having one of only two active diamond mines in all of Asia.
Visit the stunning gorges and forests of the Ken Gharial Sanctuary, located to the north of Panna National Park. Go on a boat ride down the Ken River, and you will be able to spot endangered gharials and mugger crocodiles basking in the winter sun.
In Panna National Park there is more than 200 species of bird reported so far. This is also a host for a number of migratory birds during the winter season.
For the adventurous youngsters with a love for all things wild, the Budding Naturalist programme is an interactive curriculum.
The Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to lord Shiva is considered to be a UNESCO World Heritage site. This temple is the biggest of all the other temple on the western part of Khajuraho.
Just an hour drive from the lodge is the famed Khajuraho Temple complex. Devote half a day, touring this UNESCO World Heritage Site known to have been built by the Chandela Dynasty between 950 and 1050.
Experienced, informed and skilled, Expert naturalists provide an interpretive jungle experience.
A Nature Trail is ideal for adventurers looking for a closer communion with nature. Be it the nature trails offered in the buffer zone of the park or a leisurely nature walk, it is an opportunity to get acquainted with the smaller creatures.
About 30 metres (98 ft) high, it is located on a tributary of the Ken River, as it plunges over the falls to join it. The falls are named after the legendary Pandava brothers of the epic poem Mahabharata, who supposedly visited this area.
This park is located along the Ken Riverand features lush forests, ravines, waterfalls and exotic wildlife.
Located at the base of the hill, a few kilometres from Pashan Garh is the quaint and sleepy Panna. It is a town that has many interesting features; the Pran Nath temple and the Baldeo temples to name a couple.
Discover the exotic Indian jungle from the comfort of a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari vehicle.
It is main temple of Krishna Pranami Sect. The sect was founded by Lord Prannath arround 1700 AD.
The Taj Safari lodge in Pashan Garh is located in pristine jungle environments, where guests have the luxury of viewing a vast expanse of very starry skies.
Pashan Garh is surrounded by miles of open forests which enfold several old human settlements. The two charming villages that guests often visit are Amjhiriya and Manki.
As cities grow and green areas shrink, Pashan Garh Lodge,situated in the heart of nature, helps city children rediscover adventure and a love for nature through a range of creatively stimulating activities.
The chefs help kindle the culinary curiosity in kids while teaching them how to bake cookies in the lodge kitchen. An exciting excursion to Panna village will give kids a taste of a quaint way of life.
A fun afternoon spent at organic farm will help kids understand science and the environment in an exciting and practical manner.
Watch your child tick off Panna’s 10 Star Birds in this birdwatcher’s paradise that has over 250 species.
With customised picnics, excursions and activities, your kids will be spoilt for.
PASHAN GARH, PANNA NATIONAL PARK
Panna National ParkAmanganj Road PannaPannaMadhya Pradesh 488001India