Early morning jeep safaris to enjoy the wildlife of Kanha National Park start the day, and swapping stories around the campfire before dining on a wonderful dinner from the freshest local produce brings a perfect Flame of the Forest day to an end. While nature and wildlife are the focus of a stay at Flame of the Forest, aside from expertly guided safaris to enjoy the incredible surrounding wildlife, guests can also enjoy guided walks to local tribal villages, fascinating visits to local markets, and yoga in the safari lodge’s own Shala or Yoga Pavilion.
Karan Modi
Your Host and The Team
Rooms
Cottages (4 units)
Each of the cottages has been built by hand using local materials, by local artisans employing traditional techniques and in this way the cottages are in perfect harmony with the environment. Spacious en-suite bathrooms include both an outdoor rain shower and an indoor shower. Cool stone floors and traditionally built, mud and dung whitewashed walls ensure temperatures are comfortable year-round. Set with a king size bed that is carefully positioned to ensure views to the river from the bed, these spacious 85sqm cottages can comfortably sleep up to 3 guests. Decorated and furnished with locally made furniture and art pieces, the interiors are warm and homely with a strong sense of place. Each of the 4 cottages has a courtyard sit-out set with a comfy day bed to enjoy the views of the river and forest, watch the sunset beyond the river, or to stargaze at night.Useful Information
GENERAL
Total number of rooms: 4 cottagesTime zone: (GMT+05:30) New Delhi
Currency accepted: INR
Electricity voltage: 220V
Electricity plug type:
ACCESS
Private transfers from nearby airports and train stations can be organized. (3h30mn drive). Jabalpur Airport is a 2-hour flight from Delhi International Airport.Airport: Jabalpur Domestic Airport (JLR) - 140 km
Train Station: Jabalpur Station - 140 km
CONTACT
Kuthwahi Village, District Mandla, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh 481661 , IndiaCONTACT HERE
CONCIERGE
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We Care
The team at Flame of the Forest Safari Lodge has ever since founding worked closely with the indigenous people of Kanha and the workers of the Forest dept. of Kanha. Additionally, Isabelle started Hathi.ch 2010, a social enterprise to empower women and promote education and understanding women’s issues and menstrual hygiene. Hathi is funded by the sales of products handcrafted by local women (sold locally and in Switzerland) and by profit from the operation of the lodge.
https://hathi.ch.
Hathi also offers different work opportunities for local women in the periphery of the Kanha National Park and ensures a safe work environment. Skill trainings are free and job opportunities guaranteed once the skill training is completed. Hathi initiated the project for women and menstrual hygiene (link to the project page) where a team of ladies have researched eco-sensible sanitary pad options. As women we stand strong for women.
Hathi was founded by Isabelle and her sister, who is located in Switzerland.
“We are two sisters working together even thou we are living miles apart, in countries searching for counterparts, more opposing than ours: Switzerland and India. The head of production is located in central India (Madhya Pradesh) in the world famous Kanha National Park. Rural life around the National Park is a hard life for many that depends mainly on farming for survival. Due to the global climate change, weather has become unpredictable and farming is becoming harder than ever. Job alternatives are rare not only due to a lack of diversity and availability, but also due to a lack of learned skills. We are a mission first company and offer help in this critical situation. We offer skill training and employment for women, so they can find a regular income, independent from farming.
Our products are crafted and designed at home, in the Kanha National Park. The focus is on an eco-sensitive, environmentally responsible and socially responsible approach for every product we produce. We source locally or through foundations and NGO`s. The printed design is born through inspiration from the Safaris in the National Park or through collaborations with highly skilled craftsmen.”
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