About us
A family home that grew into a resort.
We opened our doors to travellers who wanted Kanha without the crowds — and we still host every guest personally.
Our values
How we host.
Personal hosting
Only six rooms, so every guest gets our attention.
Honest pricing
Clear tariffs confirmed on call, with no hidden charges.
Home kitchen
Simple, fresh Indian food prepared to order.
Respect for the forest
Low noise, low waste, and guidance that follows park rules.
Our story
The Jungle Homestay and Resort began as our family home on the edge of the Sarhi buffer of Kanha National Park. Friends and wildlife lovers kept asking to stay with us, so we added comfortable rooms, a kitchen that cooks the way we eat at home, a garden pool and shaded sit-outs under the trees. Today we welcome families, couples, photographers and nature groups from across India, and we still greet every guest personally.
Kanha is one of India’s finest tiger reserves — a landscape of sal forest, bamboo groves and wide grassland meadows. It is the home of the hard-ground barasingha (swamp deer), the state animal of Madhya Pradesh, along with tiger, leopard, gaur, sloth bear, wild dog and more than 300 species of birds. Sarhi Gate opens into the quieter southern side of the park, which means fewer vehicles and a calmer safari experience.
Why guests choose us
- Only a 5–10 minute drive to Sarhi Gate — easy early-morning starts
- Family-run, personal hosting with a 24/7 front desk
- Fresh home-style vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals
- Swimming pool, garden, bamboo walkway and bonfire evenings (on request)
- Secure parking and driver accommodation
- Safari gypsy, guide and permit guidance from people who know the park
- Transparent tariffs confirmed directly on call or WhatsApp
Responsible stay
We keep noise low after dark, avoid single-use plastic where possible, employ local staff from nearby villages and encourage guests to follow park rules. Our aim is simple: help you enjoy the forest while leaving it as wild as you found it.