Information
Eco Stars:
4 star
Stars:
unrated
Location:
Asia
Country:
India
Banjaar Tola
Banjaar Tola is situated right on the edge of the Banjaar River and overlooks Kanha National Park on the opposite bank. The two intimate
camps, each consisting of only nine elegant tented suites, have been designed with a light footprint to protect the sensitive riverine environment.
Each contemporary suite features bamboo floors, canvas roof and walls, and glass doors leading out onto a floating veranda overlooking the river.
Each camp boasts its own comfortable guest sitting area with a spacious open-air dining area and interpretive library.
Each camp has a refreshing swimming pool for relaxing afternoons between game drives. Locally crafted furniture is hewn from the timber of exotic
Indian trees and features textiles designed in tones of delicate saffron and acid-washed green, with rich block-printed Madhya Pradesh cottons and silks.
The atmosphere is light, ethereal and organic.
India offers a fascinating alternative to Africa. The safari experience comprises game viewing, interpretive jungle walks and world class birding.
The guest experience is complemented by warm staff welcomes, butler service, interpretive game drives with &Beyond-trained naturalists, and
delicious regional food.
Kanha National Park is one of India’s largest parks. This national park is one of the first nine tiger reserves established with the initial launch
of Project Tiger in 1973, aimed at protecting tigers and their ecosystems. The park is home to approximately 22 animal species, and is a birdwatcher’s
paradise.
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Overall Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Energy Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - 95 % lighting are by CFLs, light extinguishing is done manually immediately after Guests are left.
Every day minimum of 1 hr of complete electricity is cut down. Lanterns are used for lighting of path ways and only for few hours.
Water Rating: ★★★ (3)
Staff Comment - Leakages are regularly checked, logged & fixed.
Some of the used water is re used in Garden. Though we don’t have sheet re-use program, our horticultural practices are responsible. Only native plants are planted. Complete organic kitchen garden.
Disposal Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Staff Comment - Basic segregation of garbage. Reuse and basic recycling. Procuring in bulk to avoid more packaging waste & constant persuasion to provide less or re-usable packing materials. Bamboo baskets used instead of disposables for packing lunches. No disposables utentsil used for picnic breakfast / lunch at Safaris.
Lodges’ Green Team to implement, monitor and create awareness. Basic organic composting to kitchen garden.
Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Awareness program at local schools, includes eco-lessons, take them to the National Park. Donating school bags. Free medical check ups. Providing opportunity for local tribes to show their traditional performance so that it is not lost in fast developing modern world. Providing / teaching better methods of sustainable harvesting of forest produce.
Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Showcasing local area is our first job, Daily interpretive safari to National Park, regular visits to local villages and local markets. More than 85% of food is bought local. Currently 50% of staff are local, aiming for 70%. Involving regularly with National Park management for protection activities like forest fire fighting and local awareness programs.
Contact Details
Name:
Banjaar Tola (Taj Hotels; &Beyond)
Address:
Kanha National Park, Post Mukki,
Baihar, Dist Balaghat,
Madhya Pradesh.
India
Telephone:
n/a
Website:
www.tajsafaris.com
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