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Ken River Lodge

| near Panna National Park, 488333, India
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This a lovely place in the trees and on the bank of Ken (Karnavati) River, it is run by the MP Tourism department and there lies its fate. There is intermittent electricity, for which something must be done. Also the approach from the main road is absolutely pathetic. It seems it is made such as no one should turn up.... More

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Near a small farming village and into the jungle, the Ken river lodge is certainly away from it all. The bungalows are comfortable and well set out. The hosts are welcoming and the bar is a great place to enjoy a night out in the wild. More

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Espoo, Finland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

We stayed in the hut #1 which we shared together with a rat. During the first hour of staying the rat ate a soap on the bathroom table and pooed there too. We tryed to tell that to the staff but they didn't want to understand and just gave us more soap!! Something about the cleaning ability of the staff... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2011

This lodge may not be geared up to the standards as expected by international tour groups, but it certainly has its own rustic charm, that may please in particular individual tourists with a sense for nature. While the main building offers a wonderful view over the river, the bungalows are located amidst the greenery, far enough from each other to... More

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Ittigen, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011
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Unfortunately we booked only one night in the Ken River Lodge and had to continue our journey. The neat bungalows are hidden in the jungle and from our rooftop terrace we could observe monkeys, mungos, snakes and beautiful birds. The treehouse restaurant is very romantic and is offering a stunning view over the Ken River. The food was delicious, the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2010
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hmm.. to begin with, before going there, I had read the reviews.. and was feeling excited. In reality, everything turned out to be good and if I can add, a little better than what I had expected. I for one am going there again in January :) The place is near Panna Tiger Reserve, so the access to the sanctuary... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2010

Ken River lodge popularly known by 'Tree House' is a beautiful location for wildlife and nature lovers. The restaurant overlooking the Ken River(Karnavati River) is beautifully done and the food is delicious. Just sitting at the deck watching the peaceful Ken and waiting to sight a crocodile is an amazing experience. The tranquil and the jungle atmosphere just sets your... More

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Devon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2010

This lodge is a wonderfully peaceful place for nature lovers to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of India's cities. A treetop bar overlooks the river. The so-called "huts" are charming, spacious bungalows where you can sit on your own roof terrace and watch the monkeys. (I think the "huts" are nicer than the "cottages"). The staff are lovely... More

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life
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2010

I can't say enough for this place. In a lovely stand of trees by the majestic Ken River, just arriving and exploring the premises are wonderful. The Tree House bar, which is now replaced by an even bigger, better version and the huts and cottages are all splendid. My choice would be the huts in the forest as opposed to... More

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Chicago, IL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2010

We really liked this place. It was a great location and we really liked the seclusion of the lodge... we heard many, many animals at night! We were with an Intrepid tour and loved sharing the place with our fellow travelers. The showers were hot, the beds were adequate. We sat around the campfire at night, drinking and eating the... More

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| near Panna National Park, 488333, India
Price range (per night):* INR7,000 - 8,000

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