Category
: Jungle Lodge.
Location : Ken River Lodge, Panna is situated 27 km from Khajuraho
in Madhya Pradesh and 2 km from the Panna National Park.
Why Ken River Lodge, Panna
This is the perfect place for you to spend your nights. The lodge is very
close to the Panna National Park and not very far from the temple city of
Khajuraho. The Ken River Lodge is located in Madla on the banks of Ken River
and 2 km from Panna National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India.
Ken River Lodge offers an outstanding blend of traditional hospitality along
with the modern facilities. The lodge presents an ideal mix of nature,
activities and relaxation that add up to a reviving holiday. The forest
bounding the Ken River Lodge is dry and decidious, and is dominated by Teak,
Tendu, Indian Ebony and Mahua. This splendid countryside gives a spectacular
view to the lodge.
Facilities & Services
Accommodation Facilities:
Deluxe Tent Accommodation (2 Beds per tent) with attached toilet and bath
(hot and cold water facility) for the visitors.
Recreational Facilities :
Elephant rides and jungle drives to Panna National Park, Theme Dinner /
Folk Dances, Nature Walk, Fishing, Picnic Hampers, Boating, Star gazing
through telescope, Special Interest Tours to historical sites and scenic
locales, Special arrangements and facilities for professional wildlife
photographers.
Camp Facility :
Season : November 1 to June 30
Things to carry :
Warm clothing, neutral colours, woolen gloves and hats, sturdy shoes,
fishing gear, swimwear, cameras and film, powerful torches.
Venture
Around
Panna National
Park : This is the closest attraction from the resort. The
predominant species that inhabits the park is the deer, of which the most
easily sighted are the graceful little Chinkara, the Indian gazelle, and the
Chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are Nilgai,
Sambar, Chausingha or four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard
and the ubiquitous common Langur, Tiger, Leopard, striped Hyaena, Jackal,
Jungle Cat, Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, four-horned Antelope or Chowsingha, Wild
Boar, Chinkara or mountain Gazelle, Gazella, crocodile and others.
Panna National Park is equally rich in avifauna. The artificial lake,
Chandpata, is the winter home of migratory Geese, Pochard, Pintail, Teal,
Mallard Gadwall, Red Wattled Lapwing, Large Pied Wagtail, Pond Heron, White
- Breasted Kingfisher, Cormorant, Painted Stork, White Ibis, Laggar Falcon,
Purple Sun bird, Paradise Flycatcher and Golden Oriole
Other Attractions : Panna is renown for its diamond mining industry
and this make it an interesting place to visit. Pandav falls is another
major attraction with its lake fed by a waterfall. One more attraction in
this region is the Rajgarh Palace, a magnificent piece of architecture
overlooking the valley. Some of the other nearest attraction are - Kalinjar
Fort, Raneh Falls, Ken River Gharial Sanctuary (all in Madhya Pradesh). A
visit to all these attractions are worthwhile.
Additional Punch
You can go to other parts of the state to make you trip more fruitful.
Khajuraho (the Temple City) is one place in India, which will surely bewitch
you. Khajuraho is just an hour drive from the Lawania Jungle Resort. Some
other places you can tour to are - Sanchi, Gwalior, Ujjain etc.
