Bandhavgarh NP

kiwi_razz · Oct 13th, 2004, 21:29

I wondering about whether to book some accom for Bandhavgarh.

I'm not usually the type to book beforehand, but my wife and I are planning to be there over Christmas. Possibly staying at white tiger lodge.

What's the "crowds" like at that time of year?

I'll probably be looking to book something as soon as I get my train tickets booked which means about sometime next week.

Also, I've heard some people mention Kum Kum lodge. Is this about the same as White Tiger lodge in quality or perhaps slightly more "homely"

Looking real forward to using my new 500mm lens on my camera. Should be greaaaattttt. (As Tony the Tiger would say)

kiwi_razz · Oct 14th, 2004, 14:19

anyone?

I'm getting a little nervous especially as noone in MPTourism seems to want to reply to emails, or answer the phone.

SydneyKate · Oct 14th, 2004, 14:31

I am also going there, in January. I had a quote from "Indian Excursion", a guy called Vishal. He quoted US$40 per night per person, includes 3 meals per day, 2 x jeep safari per day, service of guide/naturalist.White Tiger is owned by Madhya Pradesh tourism. I gather their places are generally reliable. I can't say for sure but I would think Christmas period would be busy.Vishal's email is info@travelcentralindia.com.

pkalra · Oct 14th, 2004, 15:28

I think accomodation should not be a problem at Tala, I stayed at Patel lodge in nov 2001 for rs 800 per night . clean room witk bath + hot water + very good service

let me know if u need contact details

bijapuri · Oct 14th, 2004, 18:34

the MP (White Tiger, IIRC) lodge is fine, if a bit uninspired. The cottages by the stream are best and quietest.

cyberhippie · Oct 14th, 2004, 20:40

Yeah I had the same feeling about the white tiger lodge very uninspiring the place felt like it wasn't quite finished..
I thought the rooms at the Kum Kum lodge though very basic (no hot water except by the bucket) were much better value for money.
The Kum Kum is a budget option but the rooms, although basic, are clean and large!! All rooms have a lovely porch to sit in and the staff though they speak little English are eager to please.
Salim who drives the hotel jeep for visits to the park is second to none it was purely down to him we saw a family of 5 tigers on our evening excursion!!
All the contact details for the Kum Kum are to be found in the hotel listings section of this forum.
I was there just before Christmas last year and Although Tala was filling up it seemed to me there was still enough accomodation to go around!!
It didn't appear to be a big destination for the festive period
At the Kum Kum try and get the new cottage at the back of the main house!!
Well away from everything and the feeling that your really in the jungle!!

Happy Traveling

kiwi_razz · Oct 15th, 2004, 10:40

yes, I've been leaning towards Kum Kum after reading some of the good reports. I really wanted to go a little lux for my wife over Xmas, but I guess even WTL is budget, if a little more expensive. Also, they don't seem to want to take my reservation and I've spent 50Rs already in phonecalls/faxes, but still don't have any confidence that it will get actioned.

So, where are these hotel listing on the forums? You better help me out.

Thanks

cyberhippie · Oct 15th, 2004, 11:11

Here you go hotel

india-welcomes.com · Oct 15th, 2004, 12:08

the Other good properties are ....

Bandhavgarh Jungle LODGE

Churahat Kothi

Tiger Den

these have good service, nice place ...

ddutta · Oct 15th, 2004, 12:18

Some more links

http://www.nivalink.com/tigertrails/index.html
http://www.nivalink.com/bandhavgarh/index.html
http://www.nivalink.com/tigerdenbandhavgarh/index.html
http://www.nivalink.com/royaltigerba...arh/index.html
http://www.nivalink.com/natureheritage/index.html
http://www.nivalink.com/maharaja/index.html
http://www.nivalink.com/churhatkothi/index.html

rahulc · Oct 15th, 2004, 23:00

hi,

I have stayed in White tiger lodge, its good especially the food.Me being Indian i found it Excellent. Yes in december there would be a crowd and is advisable to book in advance. White Tiger Lodge being a Government establishment dont expect an answer soon. Most of the time you will get a spot booking.
Make a visit to Bamera Dam , its very wild there too.
I am going back in december to Bandavgarh and Kanha and make a short trip to Orcha and Bimbetka.
Enjoy MP.!!!!!!!

indiaguide · Oct 16th, 2004, 00:26

I used to stay at Maharaja's Royal Retreat, good rooms. Food is jsut OkA.all MP toursit Lodge have special rates during X-Mas.I think 10% more than normal rates.If you like to enjoy Bandavgarh bettr to avoid 25th December to 1st Jan.

Kaustubhk007 · Nov 24th, 2007, 22:58

Hi all, Can you please provide me the number of Kumkum home. I was trying the one above and i think it is not working. If some one has anyupdtes on this then please post it. or e-mail at kaustubhk007@yahoo.com or kaustubhk007@gmail.com.

Cheers.
KK

shahronakm · Nov 26th, 2007, 12:37

Is AC room a must in Bandhavgarh during the month of May ? I doubt but would still ask does Kum Kum lodge have an AC room ?

Ronak.

Kaustubhk007 · Nov 27th, 2007, 00:40

Hi Ronak.

Even i dont think kum kum will have AC rooms. And AC wont be required in these days.
The person over there at Ku kum told me that there are no luxuries there Its asimple hotel so cost around 300buks.

when are you going? Lemme know more details.

Regards,
Kaustubh

Oct 13th, 2004, 21:29	#1
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	Bandhavgarh NP - accomodation recommendations I wondering about whether to book some accom for Bandhavgarh. I'm not usually the type to book beforehand, but my wife and I are planning to be there over Christmas. Possibly staying at white tiger lodge. What's the "crowds" like at that time of year? I'll probably be looking to book something as soon as I get my train tickets booked which means about sometime next week. Also, I've heard some people mention Kum Kum lodge. Is this about the same as White Tiger lodge in quality or perhaps slightly more "homely" Looking real forward to using my new 500mm lens on my camera. Should be greaaaattttt. (As Tony the Tiger would say) Last edited by kiwi_razz : Oct 14th, 2004 at 14:16.

Oct 14th, 2004, 15:28	#4
pkalra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 160	I think accomodation should not be a problem at Tala, I stayed at Patel lodge in nov 2001 for rs 800 per night . clean room witk bath + hot water + very good service let me know if u need contact details Last edited by pkalra : Oct 14th, 2004 at 19:09.

Oct 14th, 2004, 18:34	#5
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,601	the MP (White Tiger, IIRC) lodge is fine, if a bit uninspired. The cottages by the stream are best and quietest. __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Oct 15th, 2004, 11:11	#8
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,013	Hotel listings Here you go hotel

Oct 15th, 2004, 12:18	#10
ddutta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: kolkata Posts: 803	Bandhavgarh Some more links http://www.nivalink.com/tigertrails/index.html http://www.nivalink.com/bandhavgarh/index.html http://www.nivalink.com/tigerdenbandhavgarh/index.html http://www.nivalink.com/royaltigerba...arh/index.html http://www.nivalink.com/natureheritage/index.html http://www.nivalink.com/maharaja/index.html http://www.nivalink.com/churhatkothi/index.html

Oct 14th, 2004, 14:19	#2
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	anyone? I'm getting a little nervous especially as noone in MPTourism seems to want to reply to emails, or answer the phone.

Oct 14th, 2004, 14:31	#3
SydneyKate Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 77	I am also going there, in January. I had a quote from "Indian Excursion", a guy called Vishal. He quoted US$40 per night per person, includes 3 meals per day, 2 x jeep safari per day, service of guide/naturalist.White Tiger is owned by Madhya Pradesh tourism. I gather their places are generally reliable. I can't say for sure but I would think Christmas period would be busy.Vishal's email is info@travelcentralindia.com.

Oct 14th, 2004, 20:40	#6
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,013	Yeah I had the same feeling about the white tiger lodge very uninspiring the place felt like it wasn't quite finished.. I thought the rooms at the Kum Kum lodge though very basic (no hot water except by the bucket) were much better value for money. The Kum Kum is a budget option but the rooms, although basic, are clean and large!! All rooms have a lovely porch to sit in and the staff though they speak little English are eager to please. Salim who drives the hotel jeep for visits to the park is second to none it was purely down to him we saw a family of 5 tigers on our evening excursion!! All the contact details for the Kum Kum are to be found in the hotel listings section of this forum. I was there just before Christmas last year and Although Tala was filling up it seemed to me there was still enough accomodation to go around!! It didn't appear to be a big destination for the festive period At the Kum Kum try and get the new cottage at the back of the main house!! Well away from everything and the feeling that your really in the jungle!! Happy Traveling

Oct 15th, 2004, 10:40	#7
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	yes, I've been leaning towards Kum Kum after reading some of the good reports. I really wanted to go a little lux for my wife over Xmas, but I guess even WTL is budget, if a little more expensive. Also, they don't seem to want to take my reservation and I've spent 50Rs already in phonecalls/faxes, but still don't have any confidence that it will get actioned. So, where are these hotel listing on the forums? You better help me out. Thanks

Oct 15th, 2004, 12:08	#9
india-welcomes.com Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: INDIA Posts: 100	the Other good properties are .... Bandhavgarh Jungle LODGE Churahat Kothi Tiger Den these have good service, nice place ...

Oct 15th, 2004, 23:00	#11
rahulc raven_child Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: INDIA Posts: 17	MP Tourism hi, I have stayed in White tiger lodge, its good especially the food.Me being Indian i found it Excellent. Yes in december there would be a crowd and is advisable to book in advance. White Tiger Lodge being a Government establishment dont expect an answer soon. Most of the time you will get a spot booking. Make a visit to Bamera Dam , its very wild there too. I am going back in december to Bandavgarh and Kanha and make a short trip to Orcha and Bimbetka. Enjoy MP.!!!!!!!

Oct 16th, 2004, 00:26	#12
indiaguide Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calcutta(Kolkata) Posts: 331	I used to stay at Maharaja's Royal Retreat, good rooms. Food is jsut OkA.all MP toursit Lodge have special rates during X-Mas.I think 10% more than normal rates.If you like to enjoy Bandavgarh bettr to avoid 25th December to 1st Jan.

Nov 24th, 2007, 22:58	#13
Kaustubhk007 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalyan Posts: 2	Hi all, Can you please provide me the number of Kumkum home. I was trying the one above and i think it is not working. If some one has anyupdtes on this then please post it. or e-mail at kaustubhk007@yahoo.com or kaustubhk007@gmail.com. Cheers. KK

Nov 26th, 2007, 12:37	#14
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,377	Is AC room a must in Bandhavgarh during the month of May ? I doubt but would still ask does Kum Kum lodge have an AC room ? Ronak.

Nov 27th, 2007, 00:40	#15
Kaustubhk007 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kalyan Posts: 2	Hi Ronak. Even i dont think kum kum will have AC rooms. And AC wont be required in these days. The person over there at Ku kum told me that there are no luxuries there Its asimple hotel so cost around 300buks. when are you going? Lemme know more details. Regards, Kaustubh

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