PENCH Jungle Safari Tour at VILLAGE MACHAAN RESORT 03 Nights/04 Days

About this tour

“Village Machaan Resort” is located in the buffer zone of the renowned Pench Tiger Reserve. They are an eco friendly resort surrounded by thick forest on all sides. They have maintained the natural habitat of this area by not over constructing and leaving wide open green spaces. The resort has a natural stream flowing as the backdrop of the entire property which becomes a virtual gushing river in the monsoon.

They have 4 Types of Accommodation:

1. King Fisher Villa: The ‘Kingfisher Villa ‘ is a quartet of world class rooms with ensuite bathrooms, fit for royalty. The Villa overlooks the pool on the front and a  bamboo thicket on the rear. The balconies give you a bird’s eye view of the azure pool and the majestic royal palms, which are a feature of the VILLAGE MACHAAN. The rear Verandahs and balconies take you into the forest, teeming with birds and the call of the peacocks. You might also catch a glimpse of a herd of deer. The ‘Kingfisher villa’ Pench has four ensuite equally spacious washrooms with a bathtub and a separate shower area with all necessary amenities. The Kingfisher Villa Pench has a stunning view of the azure pool from both the floors. The exterior overlooks flowery shrubs and beautiful landscaping, Whereas the rear balconies have a stunning view of the forest, teeming with flora and fauna.This ‘Kingfisher Premium Villa’  Pench in the Village Machaan is one of the best accommodations in Pench.
2. The Glass Cottages in Village Machaan located in the buffer area of Pench National Park have a 360* view of the surroundings,  verdant Lawns and royal palms. The avenued pathways connecting the entire resort are lined with lush green and yellow ficus. Every glass cottage has a private lawn and a machaan/gazebo on top with a stream running in the backdrop. The resort is surrounded by forest on all sides and allows the guests to experience the call of birds, Jackals and even peacocks and langurs (black faced monkeys). The  private machaans atop every cottage where guests can enjoy their morning and evening tea and listen to the call of deer, and have an undisturbed view of the surrounding Jungle. The English styled, low roofed cottages transport you into (the hills of North India), though they are near Pench tiger Reserve.
3. Honeymoon Exotic Cottage: A specially appointed cottage for couples with complete privacy and seclusion. Dense foliage and thick forest surround the cottage with bird sounds and more than 250 varieties of plants and bids that add to abundant beauty.
4. Specially Abled Cottage: Room designed for people, who do not have a perfect physique and have some problems. People with disabilities can trust and believe in for all their accessible and recreational needs in the resort in Pench National park. Staff is equipped to host the specially abled persons. Resort put in lot of efforts to make the stay of differently abled people as comfortable as possible in this resort in Pench.

Activities:

1. Jungle Safari in Pench National Park: Sighting of animals and birds in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. The King himself, The Tiger, awaits and beckons you at this glorious Pench Tiger Reserve. When people think of Jungle safari in India, Pench is the destination that comes to mind. Nothing comes even close to jungle safari tours when it is about peace and excitement at the same time. Travelling through the jungles of Pench,  experiencing and observing its wildlife is the apex form of tourism comparable to none. Village Machaan Resort has a lot to offer when it comes to the safari tours. Pench has Tigers, Elephants, Leopards, and 284 species of birds. You will be taken to Alikatta, a special central spot where the grasslands and open spaces make it easy to see the animals. The animals to spot include the famous herds of Indian Bison,Sambar (antelope), Nilgai (Blue Bull), Chital (Spotted Deer) and sounders of Wild Boars, Wild Dogs and sometimes even Flying Squirrels. Also watch out for Black Bears, Jungle Cats and Jackals. The experts at the Pench Wildlife Safari haverecorded a total of 260 different varieties of birds so keep an eye out for the Herons, Kingfishers, Parakeets and Drangos, Kingfisher, Peacock amongst others. But the real excitement will begin once you hear that first roar of the Majestic Tiger…As a prey attention is high along the Pench River, Tiger usuallyinhabits frequents this belt. A Leopard though generally operates in nthe peripheral areas but is occasionally seen in the deep forestalso. Jungle Cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, smallIndian Civets and Palm Civets are common but seen rarely.In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds ofGaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth Beer occupies hilly, rocky out crops andfavor mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia andDudhgaon villages.Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen sporadically on the fringes. Pench boasts of more than 210 species of birds that include numerous migratoryones also. Generally seen are Peafowl, Redjungle Fowl, Crow Pheasant, Crimson Breasted Barbet, Red Vented Bulbul,Racket Tailed Drango, Magpie Robin and lesser Whistling Teal.

Zones: 1. Turia Zone – Distance from Resort is 2 Kms – Morning Safariand Afternoon Safari2. Kamajhiri Zone – Distance from Resort is 50 Kms – MorningSafari and Afternoon Safari3. Jamtara Zone – Distance from Resort is 80 Kms – MorningSafari and Afternoon Safari4. Rukhad Zone – Distance from Resort is 35 Kms – MorningSafari and Afternoon Safari5. Wolf Sanctuary – Distance from Resort is 12 Kms – MorningSafari, Afternoon Safari & Night Safari6. Sillari Zone – Distance from Resort is 20 Kms – MorningSafari and Afternoon Safari7. Khursapar Zone – Distance from Resort is 9 Kms – MorningSafari and Afternoon SafariVisiting Hours are as follows:Morning Safari – 5:30 am to 10:30 am,Afternoon Safari – 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.Night Safari – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.Night Safari – Transports you from one luxurious experience toanother different, adventure filled, forest jaunt.Open Jeeps are allowed with speed restriction to it.Pench is perfectly poised to offer an experience that is both,authentic as well as unique with adventure.

2. Indoor Activities: The recreation is a cool spot to retreat. It features a Library Corner, Table Tennis, Billiards and Pool Table and a Variety of Board Games for adults and children like Carom, Chess, Chinese Checkers and many more…

• Mini Theatre : Enjoy Wildlife Shows in the evenings in their theatre.
• Library:  Relax with a book on wildlife from our extensive library with wide range of books and your favorite beverage by your side. To read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one.
•  Meditation: Experience Meditation in serene environments of the Jungle which will Rejuvenates the Mind and Body both.
• Candle Light Dinner : Candle Light dinner at the place of your choice.
• Hot Potato: This game will have everyone giggling. Ask the kids to sit on the floor in a circle. Turn on some tunes and have them pass the potato (a bean bag or soft ball) around the circle as fast as they can. When the music stops, the player holding the potato leaves the circle. Keep going until only one player is left and wins the game.

How To Reach: Pench national park is on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Pench National park is known as Mowgli’s land from the famous “Jungle book”,as depicted by Rudyard Kipling. This is amongst the closest national parks from all the metro cities and is easily accessible for wildlife enthusiasts for an exhilarating Pench safari trip. Proximity to Pench is easy and is well connected via rail, road and air routes from across the nation.

How to reach Pench by railways
Nagpur is the nearest railway station to Pench Tiger reserve. The distance between Nagpur railway station to Pench is 94 kms. Nagpur being centrally located has connectivity from across the nation. Another nearest railway station from Pench is Jabalpur at a distance of 230 kms. Taxi services and bus services are available to reach Pench Tiger reserve.

How to reach Pench by airlines
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar airport at Nagpur is the closest airport from Pench Tiger reserve at a distance of 102 kms. Regular flights operate from all the major cities of the country to Nagpur. Jabalpur airport at 230 kms and Raipur airport at 312 kms are the other closest airports from Pench national park. Taxi services from airports are available for a comfortable journey to Pench, however Pench is visited by large number of tourists throughout the year so it is recommended to book the transfers in advance to avoid last minute hassles.

How to reach Pench by road:
Pench National park is one of the renowned and easily accessible wildlife parks of India. Nagpur Jabalpur highway NH7 is a very well-connected network to other roadways. Taxi and bus services are available to reach Pench, though if the bus is booked then the traveller has to get down at Khawasa and take a taxi to Pench National park, which is around 10 kms. Self-driven car is another option to reach Pench by road .

Village Machaan provides luxurious and comfortable accommodation in Pench for our esteemed guests, assists in online Pench safari bookings, offers the customization of Pench safari package as per the individual requirement. Come and experience the awe-inspiring accommodation in Pench at Village Machaan.

MICE: (MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS): Create an unforgettable experience for your delegates, clients, employees or guests with Village Machaan Resort in Pench Tiger Reserve, Single window solutions for all arrangementsMICE is a kind of tourism, which is well planned in advance. MICE is the finest way of relating business with pleasure. Village Machaan resort assures you of a pleasurable and a business trip with adventure and Jungle Safari in Pench. The package is designed to suit your business travel needs. Your special requests are now available with our compliments to make your business trip a truly comfortable and rewarding experience. Spacious hall available for corporate meet set up, equipped with Projector, mike, White board and speakers. Conference hall can accommodate 80 to 100 persons.Whether it’s corporate seminars, incentive programs, theme events, sightseeing tours, special interest tours, leisure tours, team building activities, outdoor explorations, pre and post incentive, conference travel programs, Village Machaan has the proficiency to exceed all your expectations.

Expertise in offering the following services:
Conference planning and support.
Conference hall
Conferencing facility
Team of in-house professional trainers
Outdoor and team building activities
Personalized servicing
On site management
Logistics management
Creative theme events
Excursions and leisure activities
Gala corporate evenings

Family Reunion: Plan a fun and stress-free get-together for your family at Village Machaan Resorts.

We can customize a package to fit all your family needs.

Whom to invite:

Everyone, After all, sometimes it’s the random second cousin you never thought would show up who ends up being the life of the party.

When to start planning: Set a date as early as possible, preferably three months in advance. Families with school-age children generally need to plan around the school schedule.

Birthday Set DecorationHow long it should last: For an annual reunion, a weekend will suffice. If reunions don’t occur as regularly, plan a few extra days for those who can stay longer.

How to organize it: Pick a point person from each nuclear family so that wires don’t get crossed, and take an informal survey of what people are willing to spend and when they would like to go.