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Bandhavgarh National Park, State: Madhya Pradesh, Country: India.One of the best places in the world seeing Asian wild tigers in wildThe resort is a creation of love with wildlife and Mother Nature and its beautiful people.

It’s a perfect blend of hard work dedication by creating a unique village typology that serves the ultimate aim of creating a true eco wildlife conscious project uniting conservation, communities and sustainable tourism.

With vision of Neeraj Pathania who tried to build the whole place as wild and natural not an easy task but as his dream project he and his team tried to develop a world class place following the soft pug marks of the tiger. Youth been selected & trained by Neeraj Pathania and now they are handling the Bagh Sarai non less then any top hotel staff they always serve guest with smile and happiness.

The design was purely all ancient methods that served to unify and balance wildlife and nature within and around the entire resort one can feel the spirit of the place.

The contemporary modest architecture and interiors blends effortlessly with the Jungle.

The Private Banglow (Jhopri)

The Private Banglows lay out along an alliance that blends with the peaceful open agriculture land surrounded by all forest and Sal trees -birds, jackals, black face Monkey.

The Banglows have been planned with utmost care without spoiling the mood of nature – all banglows with traditional look as “Johpri” the traditional tribal village houses. First time somewhere in the world perfect blend of our experience and tradition used together to develop the banglows and the roof of all the banglows has Four layers the first layer thatch the second layer bamboo raft and wood blocks the third Layer is of Canvas the last layer is fine cotton liner.

By this way when temperature hot outside you feel cooler inside your “Jhopri” (Banglow Room) when temperature cold outside of room then you feel warmer inside. This way we tried to make best use of Mother Nature adopting eco friendly methods.

Banglows has huge space inside and outside gives a privacy and peace, all wooden flooring. Bath with shower, Bath tab and toilets en suit but separated to be used at same time.

The natural scenery has been incorporated with the design, giving it an open feel. Nature has been brought into the interiors. Garden chair placed in front of the banglows for perfect view encountering birds & other wildlife.

The Theme & ethics

The basis for color has been khaki as the resort is situated within a jungle and wildlife around. The connecting walkways, the detailing of lighting in harmony with the hundred percent natural plantations all come together. You might encounter or see Jackals are prefer to walk on this paths along with you this is an achievement how comfortable wildlife with our setup.

The Nature & Mankind

To give a natural feel, most materials have been procured from the local villages as money goes within community.

The highlight is the Khaki /Red stone color on all the walls even our kitchen staff quarters all similar color that is our code of jungle. All interior walls of the Private Banglows are of waste of marble (paste) no plaster or other comical treaded color used. Villagers were involved to develop the Bagh Sarai as to final shape employment and generated income to the locals.

The Jackal’s House The Bar.”
The central structure that houses the reception, the restaurant, Separate sitting area and other facilities like the beautifully designed bar known as Jackal’s house is fronted by an elegant disappearance edge pool.

Dinning The “"Sal Ghar"”

Flooring in restaurant with a mildly unfinished look giving uniqueness both in terms of texture and the material.

The Mohini:

We have a small tribal shop with all hand made and excellent stuff for souvenir must visit to see the selection and what ever you buy that is on no profit no loss basically run by our tribal staff and profit goes to them as family welfare.

The commitment

We have not cut any trees to obtain the wood. All used wood bought from Govt depot on auction and some of fallen and dead trees used.
Roof structures of banglows are of wooden & bamboo raft made by the local tribes.

All Hand made materials have been used namely in the lighting shades in the restaurant and lobby along with Banglows.

The moment you step in Bagh Sarai you will be our family member.
Visiting Bagh Sarai you are helping our project for wildlife and Mankind.

This is our little beginning we needs all of your blessing’s
Bagh Sarai is always grateful to our previous family members from all over the world god bless you all.

Accommodation

The design was purely all ancient methods that served to unify and balance wildlife and nature within and around the entire resort one can feel the spirit of the place.

The contemporary modest architecture and interiors blends effortlessly with the Jungle.

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