Kanha is one of India’s largest tiger’s reserves and home to many endangered species. The Tiger reseve covers the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh and totals 940 sq kms in area. Kanha boasts of  more than twenty species of mammals, including the gaur, the largest of the world's cattle; the sambar, the largest Indian deer; and the chausingha, the only four-horned antelope in the world. The park has a significant population of Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, the sloth bear, Barasingha and Indian wild dog. The park also inhabits some 300 species of birds.

Kanha National Park is one of the India’s finest tiger reserves. It is spread more than 940 sq km in a horse shoe shaped valley bound by the spurs of the Maikal range the park presents a varies topography Kanha national park is more famous for its wildlife, the natural beauty of its landscape is just as fascinating. The lowland forest is a mixture of sal (shorea robusta) and other mixed forest trees, interspersed with meadows. The highland forests are tropical moist dry deciduous type and of a completely different nature with bamboo on slopes (dendrocalamus strictus).  Kanha Tiger Reserve abounds in meadows or maidans that are basically open grasslands that have sprung up in fields of abundant villages, evacuated to make way for the animals.  Dense forested zones with abundant species of climbers, shrubs and herbs flourishing in the understory. Aquatic plants in numerous "tal" (lakes) are lifeline for migratory and wetland species of birds.

About the lodge
Accommodation at Chitvan consists of 12 Luxurious and well appointed suites with large windows offering views of the adjoining forests, farms, and hills.

Living
The theme here of the suites are inspired by the 5 elements in nature,
i.e. Agni (Fire), Prithvi (Earth), Jal (Water), Vayu (Wind), Akash (Ether), each having a surreal effect on the mind, body and soul.  There is a pattern of expression in nature, which is, the Five Elements. As such, they were felt to be the prime energetic building blocks from which all material substance in the phenomenal world is composed.  Quintessential Chitvan, accommodation is in the Suites, designed with open facades so that guests in bed have uninterrupted view of the forest and farmland in front, sit outs with day beds, open showers, and private terraces for that quite candle lit dining experience as you listen to the sounds of the forest.

Dining
Food that you eat in Chitvan is grown organically in our own gardens. We have our own grains, vegetables, cooking oil, spices, and milk products. Everything is freshly plucked from our organic farm and cooked to suit your taste buds. Should you wish to cook yourself in our open to nature Kitchen you are more than welcome. Only fertilizer used in our farming is cow manure. The Chef will spend time with you answer any queries that you might have about the food, and assist you if you wish to cook yourself.

Activities
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 of both should you be inclined for the same.  Apart from familiarizing you with the Wildlife and diverse flora and fauna of Kanha, Chitvan provides you with an opportunity to experience the soul of rural, tribal and agricultural India.  Focusing on sustainable eco-tourism, with complete production of all consumables organically on site.

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.  Some of them to keep you busy are:-

   1. Organic Farming
   2. Milking of Cows
   3. Teaching at Local School
   4. Grinding to make flour for your own bread
   5. Tree Plantation
   6. Pottery demonstrations and doing it yourself
   7. Working in Kitchen garden
   8. Learning development of Diary products
   9. Indian Cooking Demonstration
  10. Paddy Husking
  11. Hand grinding of Wheat into flour and porridge
  12. Oil Ghani (extracting oil from Sun Flowers and Mustard seeds)
  13. Visit to Local Village Market

Rate per Person sharing Double Room, staying 3 nights at Chitvan Jungle Lodge,

including return flight Mumbai - Nagpur - Mumbai (Economyclass Kingfisher Airlines)

Rates vaild till 30. June 2010

Included:
• Flights Mumbai – Nagpur - Mumbai
• 3 Nights at Chitvan Jungle Lodge including all meals, safaris and activities
• Airport transfers and drive from Nagpur to Kanmha and back in an airconditioned car with driver

Not included:
• Personal expenses like tipps, laundry, drinks, etc