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 Our endeavor is to bring our guests close to nature in an atmosphere
unpolluted by man's modernism where the golden rays of the winter
setting sun will take you into a world which has no comparison with any
other park in India or the World if you want to see the Tiger in its
true regality..
Chitvan....What does it
mean? As per Rigveda (an ancient Indian Scripture) life is divided into
four stages, namely,
Brahamcharya (Until 25 years of age)
Grahistha (From 25 till 50 years of Life)
Vanaprastha (From 50 till 75 years of Life)
Sannyas ( 75 years of Life)
By the end of second stage the householder is said to finish all his
family responsibilities. He enters the third stage, Vanaprastha (The
Hermit in Retreat) and renounces all worldly pleasures, he goes to the
Van (Forest), to tame the animal forces of mind, by staying with the
animals. This prepares him for the fourth stage of life, where he
renunciates practically all his wants and desires and is a wandering
ascetic in this stage.
Chitt is a product of Mind, Intellect and Ego, Van is Forest. So Chitvan
is the forest which a man in his third stage of life visits to chanelize
his Chitt (Mind, Intellect and Ego).
The idea behind Chitvan is to make it a retreat from Worldly Life, a
Stage 3 retreat, where a person would free himself from all Illusions.
Logo of Chitvan: Lotus
"Lotus" is an aquatic plant with broad floating green leaves and bright
fragrant flowers that grow only in shallow waters. In India the sacred
lotus is legendary and much folklore and religious mythology is woven
around it. Rich in meaning and metaphor, the Lotus symbolises divinity,
fertility, wealth, knowledge and not to forget enlightenment. A symbol
of strong vital force that could withstand extremely adverse conditions.
The lotus flower represents long life, health, honor and good luck.. It
was this depth of thought that made the founding fathers of modern India
enshrine the lotus in the Constitution as the National Flower
Chitvan is the most discreet of the Jungle and Safari Lodges in India.
Owners, share the same vision; that it should blend into the surrounding
landscape, while providing a stunning viewpoint for observing the area's
wealth of Wildlife. Remoteness was the quality that most appealed to the
promoters when they came across this magnificent corner of Kanha
National Park.
Quintessential Chitvan, accommodation is in blocks, designed with open
facades so that guests in bed have uninterrupted view of the forest and
farmland in front
You will be captivated by this unspoiled corner of Kanha National Park,
spread in about 14 acres of land.
Idea to construct the lodge compound and to share our patch of
Wilderness with the world resulted in - 3 blocks of 4 Suites each, and
two communal living areas, and a dining hall with a wide veranda
overlooking the valley - are intended to offer a homely and thoroughly
relaxing respite from days out on safari. In keeping with the intentions
of Kanha and the local community, almost every part of the Lodge has
been made by hand from natural elements. All blocks are at different
areas on the site. Special emphasis has been kept on the fact to ensure
a spectacular view of the forest and farmlands.
Come experience a life of both pleasure and adventure, of elemental
living in an extraordinary place. We have created an experience of great
Luxury and sensuality. A routine is set in this place, rising at dawn, a
vigorous day in the Jungles that Kipling immortalized, a lavish evening
mealback at base, you might like to enjoy the evening meals under the
stars, an open to elements dining followed by Cigars, Brandy, and tales
of Safari sightings around the fire. While breakfast is served at the
Lodge tables by the waterhole, as wildlife gathers for a morning drink.
Few Safari experiences in India are as intense and intimate.
Fabrics and textiles have been sourced from all over India (to give a
complete Indian Experience), traditionally woven woolens and cotton
textiles are used throughout for upholstery, bedcovers and curtains. The
cottages vary in shape as they have been created to fit into the
immediate environment with a minimum of disturbance. The overall effect
is earthy, warm and comforting.
Chitvan blends perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The
surrounding hills are wooded, and the open grassland in front is
interspersed with some Sal trees, whistling thorns, and some scrub.
We have kept aside about 5 acres of land to Pick & Cook concept. There
are plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits available which are a
result of organic farming. Our privileged guests will have the
opportunity to pick the vegetable of their choice from our vegetable
farm and cook themselves if they so desire. Certainly there will be
assistance provided in our spacious and close to nature Kitchen. So you
chose your menu, cut, peel, and cook yourself.
There will be classes by our expert Chef De Culinaire on Indian Cuisine.
The Crockery is fired and glazed locally.A froth of fine muslin and
mosquito netting shrouds the polished four poster beds which are made up
with crisp white cotton sheets and handmade quilts, pillow covers
recreate the romantic mood favored by ladies on safari in hot climes.
The freestanding swing mirror and folding tray table are other hallmarks
of Chitvan. A porcelain sink, handmade toweling robes, and mahogany
toilet seats are unexpected finds. It is only when guests walk through
the garden to the lake that the true identity of this romantic hideaway
is revealed.
Trust us, Chitvan is Your Own Fantasy Home .
Come visit Chitvan.. Thee One
Chitvan....What does it
mean? As per Rigveda (an ancient Indian Scripture) life is divided into
four stages, namely,
Brahamcharya (Until 25 years of age)
Grahistha (From 25 till 50 years of Life)
Vanaprastha (From 50 till 75 years of Life)
Sannyas ( 75 years of Life)
By the end of second stage the householder is said to finish all his
family responsibilities. He enters the third stage, Vanaprastha (The
Hermit in Retreat) and renounces all worldly pleasures, he goes to the
Van (Forest), to tame the animal forces of mind, by staying with the
animals. This prepares him for the fourth stage of life, where he
renunciates practically all his wants and desires and is a wandering
ascetic in this stage.
Chitt is a product of Mind, Intellect and Ego, Van is Forest. So Chitvan
is the forest which a man in his third stage of life visits to chanelize
his Chitt (Mind, Intellect and Ego).
The idea behind Chitvan is to make it a retreat from Worldly Life, a
Stage 3 retreat, where a person would free himself from all Illusions.
Logo of Chitvan: Lotus
"Lotus" is an aquatic plant with broad floating green leaves and bright
fragrant flowers that grow only in shallow waters. In India the sacred
lotus is legendary and much folklore and religious mythology is woven
around it. Rich in meaning and metaphor, the Lotus symbolises divinity,
fertility, wealth, knowledge and not to forget enlightenment. A symbol
of strong vital force that could withstand extremely adverse conditions.
The lotus flower represents long life, health, honor and good luck.. It
was this depth of thought that made the founding fathers of modern India
enshrine the lotus in the Constitution as the National Flower
Chitvan is the most discreet of the Jungle and Safari Lodges in India.
Owners, share the same vision; that it should blend into the surrounding
landscape, while providing a stunning viewpoint for observing the area's
wealth of Wildlife. Remoteness was the quality that most appealed to the
promoters when they came across this magnificent corner of Kanha
National Park.
Quintessential Chitvan, accommodation is in blocks, designed with open
facades so that guests in bed have uninterrupted view of the forest and
farmland in front
You will be captivated by this unspoiled corner of Kanha National Park,
spread in about 14 acres of land.
Idea to construct the lodge compound and to share our patch of
Wilderness with the world resulted in - 3 blocks of 4 Suites each, and
two communal living areas, and a dining hall with a wide veranda
overlooking the valley - are intended to offer a homely and thoroughly
relaxing respite from days out on safari. In keeping with the intentions
of Kanha and the local community, almost every part of the Lodge has
been made by hand from natural elements. All blocks are at different
areas on the site. Special emphasis has been kept on the fact to ensure
a spectacular view of the forest and farmlands.
Come experience a life of both pleasure and adventure, of elemental
living in an extraordinary place. We have created an experience of great
Luxury and sensuality. A routine is set in this place, rising at dawn, a
vigorous day in the Jungles that Kipling immortalized, a lavish evening
mealback at base, you might like to enjoy the evening meals under the
stars, an open to elements dining followed by Cigars, Brandy, and tales
of Safari sightings around the fire. While breakfast is served at the
Lodge tables by the waterhole, as wildlife gathers for a morning drink.
Few Safari experiences in India are as intense and intimate.
Fabrics and textiles have been sourced from all over India (to give a
complete Indian Experience), traditionally woven woolens and cotton
textiles are used throughout for upholstery, bedcovers and curtains. The
cottages vary in shape as they have been created to fit into the
immediate environment with a minimum of disturbance. The overall effect
is earthy, warm and comforting.
Chitvan blends perfectly with the surrounding countryside. The
surrounding hills are wooded, and the open grassland in front is
interspersed with some Sal trees, whistling thorns, and some scrub.
We have kept aside about 5 acres of land to Pick & Cook concept. There
are plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits available which are a
result of organic farming. Our privileged guests will have the
opportunity to pick the vegetable of their choice from our vegetable
farm and cook themselves if they so desire. Certainly there will be
assistance provided in our spacious and close to nature Kitchen. So you
chose your menu, cut, peel, and cook yourself.
There will be classes by our expert Chef De Culinaire on Indian Cuisine.
The Crockery is fired and glazed locally.A froth of fine muslin and
mosquito netting shrouds the polished four poster beds which are made up
with crisp white cotton sheets and handmade quilts, pillow covers
recreate the romantic mood favored by ladies on safari in hot climes.
The freestanding swing mirror and folding tray table are other hallmarks
of Chitvan. A porcelain sink, handmade toweling robes, and mahogany
toilet seats are unexpected finds. It is only when guests walk through
the garden to the lake that the true identity of this romantic hideaway
is revealed.
Trust us, Chitvan is Your Own Fantasy Home .
Come visit Chitvan.. Thee One
Activities at Chitvan :
Recreation at Chitvan is
actually Re-Creation. Any holiday is incomplete if it does not have time
for leisure, and learning. We at Chitvan will ensure that you have
plenty ofboth should you be inclined for the same.
The 4 R's are the focus of activities at Chitvan, namely:
Re-creation
Re-generation
Re-formation
Re-storation
Every activity at Chitvan will ensure the above four focuses are
implemented.
From Tiger Photographic Safari to Organic Farming, Milking of Cows,
Teaching at Local School, Grinding to make flour for your own bread,
Tree Plantation, and many more activities which you can chose to do
while at Chitvan. Another objective behind getting your involvement in
such activities is to leave an indelible mark behind, let people
remember your contribution to this beautiful corner of Kanha National
Park.
The basic facilities
available are:
1. Air-Conditioning in Suites
2. Swimming Pool
3. Credit Cards accepted
4. Ayurvedic massages in the "Chitt" Spa
5. Laundry Services
6. Library
7. Email and Internet services
8. 24 Hour Generator back up
9. In house naturalists
10. Inter Com
11. Mini Refrigerator in all Suites
12. Tea-Coffee maker in all Suites
13. Travel Desk facility
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