Our family enjoyed a few days at Bagh Tola as part of our visit to Bandhavgarh National Park. Bagh Tola is approximately 30 minutes from each of the three zones: Tala, Magadhi, and Khitauli. We were received at the airport by the transportation arranged by the Lodge. The approximately 3 hour ride was very comfortable. We were offered water and snacks on the ride over. Upon reaching the Lodge, we were greeted by their staff. We were given an orientation about MP, Bandhavgarh, and the wildlife. The Naturalist, Akshay (who also serves as the manager of the property) helped us plan our safari drives. We were able to make two safari drives each day - one starting at 5:30 am and the second starting at 2:30 pm. If you are visiting in the winter, be prepared to wear a lot of layers, especially in the morning. Our family was fortunate to see much of the wildlife in that area: Tigers, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, and Gaur, to name a few. During our three night stay, we enjoyed Machaan, the Boma, and of course the central tent. The accomodations and the food at Bagh Tola we're outstanding. Our tents were comfortable, and we all slept like babies. For each meal, we paid our compliments to the chef, because each meal was fantastic! Overall, Bagh Tola is a quaint, warm and friendly lodge. Their staff was attentive, very good with our kids. We look forward to our next visit!…
Could not have asked for a better family vacation. We travelled with our 3 kids (12/9/9) and they just didn’t want to leave. From the moment we entered, the welcome the welcome that we got from the hotel staff, I just knew that this was going to be an awesome trip and I had made the right choice in choosing Bhag Tola. I’ll keep my review short - the accommodation, the rooms, the cleanliness, the service, the bathrooms, the air conditioning, the ambience, the way they arrangements for the safaris were made… the whole damn thing……. Every thing was perfect !!!! A trip I will never forget, and a place I will definitely go back to. Talk about service with a smile - this defines it. Akshay the manager, hats off to you - you’ll really made this memory for us . The only negative point, which the management needs to look into - the sleep quality. The pillows were just way too hard… I usually travel with my own pillow - but that fussy me… Coming back to the crux - a memory for life Thank you Bagh Tola !!…
Our first time in the Indian forest. The property is fabulous, portrayed as a tented village. The manager, Akshay could not have been more helpful & accompanied us on all our game drives. The rooms were spacious & had everything we needed. The food was very good, not too hot & with fantastic flavours. We ate every evening in different settings, all outside to complement the setting, although it was a bit cold. Our game drives were all good, although with only one tiger sighting, but that’s nature for you. Certainly, Akshay did everything he could to get more big cat sightings, possibly at the expense of taking in the rest of the wildlife. Overall, highly recommended
Stayed here for 3 nights. Located next to buffer zone in the wilderness. The tented lodge is comfortable, cozy and done up well. Setting is outstanding with a machan, bonfire area and outdoor barbecue Right from booking with Kanchan and the service by Akshay and team we had a memorable stay. All safari bookings were done thru the lodge and the drives were spectacular Highly recommend
The best safari experience I have had so far! I was travelling with 4 of my friends and we had a great time. The property was beautiful, extremely comfortable and the staff were extremely polite and helpful. The food was homely, nutritious and with good variety of cuisine. I personally loved the bbq night set out under the stars. Akshay, the naturalist at the property is responsible for making this an unforgettable trip. He is an extremely knowledgeable and good natured person and was the perfect addition to our group. He accompanied us on every safari, accommodated all of our requests and answered all of our questions with respect to the forest, wildlife and surrounding areas. The forest was beautiful and we had some luck with 9 sightings on the first day. I will definitely visit again!…
IF THERE IS ONE PLACE YOU SHOULD GO TO UNWIND AND SEE THE MOST AMAZING CREATURES IN THE WORLD - it’s Baghtola Bandhavgarh!! Akshay was our guide and naturalist he and his staff were like family . Our trip was special as we were a motley crew of friends and never experienced the jungle before . We did 5 safaris and had 10 tiger sightings !!! Absolutely insane ! Don’t believe me ? See the pictures below and when you visit ask Akshay about the barking deer call and Bamboo trees. Akshay is what you call a true Naturalist , he took us to the most amazing parts of the parks and with a little help of Lady Luck we saw 8 tigers ! Including the King Of Bandhavgarh- Bajrang! The staff was so well trained and the food was superb , they even set up a barbecue for us one night and we bonded over the tandoor and some whisky . The machaan they have on the property was gorgeous overlooking a lotus pond . Overall I give this place a 12/10, and will definitely be back . It’s intimate, the rooms are cozy and the service is 6 star. If you want a life changing experience go here and make sure Akshay takes you around. …
I travelled with my family and friends and had an outstanding experience with Bagh Tola - from the reservations, to arrival, accommodation and food. Kaustubh is a fantastic manager - made us feel absolutely at home. Safaris were arranged and executed like clockwork. Highly recommend this property.
Bagh Tola Bandhavgarh lodge is a beautiful property with 6 comfortable tents nestled in the stunning Bandhavgarh forests buffer zone. Our experience was a 10 on 10. The staff made us feel at home. The warm and hospitality displayed felt like we were at our very own holiday home. Also since the entire property was to ourselves (we were 9 of us) it was the perfect set up. Kaustubh, who manages the property was the perfect host! His attention to detail and anticipating our needs made us feel well looked after. The dining hall is so cosy too. We had all our meals there and long chats with Kaustubh, listening to some interesting forests stories, eating delicious food, by chef Dilbeer, the warmth and care shown by the staff was just impeccable!! Food was amazing, just like home cooked food! Our visit dates were 8th April to 13th April 2022 and we got super lucky with our sightings. We did 7 safaris and had Tiger sightings on all 7!!!! Which is very rare! Overall it was an experience worth remembering and cherishing. And a holiday I will plan every year! Special thanks to Kaustubh who made it extra special by his genuine warmth, care, passion for animals and forests which translates in the way he listened to our post safari stories, so patiently and raptly. A huge thank you !…
All thanks to Eric and Joy. Everyone was excellent, especially the staff, and the food was great. The company was absolutely amazing & the whole surrounding of being in this beautiful lodge in the middle of the nature. Thank you so much for everything. Will be coming back very soon.
Our stay at Bagh Tola exceeded all our high expectations. The resort combines old-world charm with cool modernity - loved the tents, the food, the fireside conversations with Kaustubh- manager, ace wildlife guide, all-round go-to man during our stay here. The staff makes it all happen - special shout-out to Achhe Lal the waiter, Dalvir the chef who shared his salad dressing recipe, and Sanju, ace driver through the badlands of the forest. And the adorable puppy Kabroo. Highly, highly recommended.
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