The
Ken River Lodge is located in Madla on the banks of Ken
River and 2 km from Panna National Park in the state of
Madhya Pradesh.
The forest surrounding Ken
River Lodge is dry and decidious, and is populated by
Teak, Flame of the forest, Tendu, Indian Ebony and Mahua.
This scenic countryside is home to numerous species of
birds such as the spur fowl, Treepie, Paradise fly
catcher, Babblers and Parakeet.
The Ken River with its fresh, clear water, flows through
the ravines of the Vendhya range and sustains the varied
wildlife of Panna National Park. Spread across 542 sq km,
Panna National Park is home to rich variety of animal life
which includes Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Sambhar,
Cheetal Bluebull, Chowsingha, Magar, Chinkara and the
lesser mammals.
Accommodation Facilities:
 Swiss-cottage
tents (2 beds per tent) with attached toilet and bath (hot
& cold water)
Food
& Other Services:
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The resort restaurant serves Indian, continental and
Chinese cuisine delicacies.
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Room service facility is also available at the resort.
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Laundry service.
Accessibility
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Drive from
Khajuraho: 1 hour.
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Regular
flights from Delhi to Khajuraho & from Agra to Khajuraho,
1 hr. drive to Ken River Lodge thereafter.
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Air-conditioned trains from New Delhi railway station to
Jhansi (Shatabdi Express), 4 hours drive thereafter.
Ken River Lodge offers the following :
- Elephant
rides and jungle drives to Panna National Park
- Theme
Dinner / Fold Dances etc
- Nature
Walk
- Fishing
- Picnic
Hampers
- Boating
- Star
gazing through telescope
- Special
Interest Tours to historical sites and scenic locales
- Special
arrangements and facilities for professional wildlife
photographers.
How to
reach Ken River Lodge :
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Air
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Nearest Airport is Khajuraho ( 27 km).
There are daily flights from Delhi in season by
Indian Airlines and Jet Airways.
From the Airport cabs are available for drop
At present there are no direct flights from
Mumbai.
Note: Reconfirm air fares
and timings from your nearest travel agent. |
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Rail : |
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From Delhi -
Delhi to
Jhansi by Bhopal Shatabdi (departure N. Delhi, 6
a.m., arrival Jhansi, 10:25 a.m.)
Further by cab or by Shatabdi bus to
Khajuraho.
Get off at Bhamitha( 10 km before Khajuraho).
Free pick up by gypsy arranged on request.
Shatabdi a.c chair car and 1st class chair
car.
Habibganj Express
Departs Delhi at 10: 55 p.m. arrives Jhansi at
4;24 a.m.
Further by cab or bus to khajuraho.
The train offers 1A, 2A, 3A and SL classes.
Morning bus service is scarce, so cab though
expensive is the best option.
From Mumbai -
Satna(70km) and Jhansi(176km.) are convenient
railheads.
Punjab mail, Dadar Barielley Express, Dadar
Amritsar Express, Mumbai Howrah mail etc are the
few trains which operate on this route.
The latest railway timetable should be referred
for more options and fares. |
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Road : |
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One could take the road journey through Agra,
Gwalior, Jhansi and Datia.
A distance of 635k.m. best avoided in a stretch ,
but is a memorable drive through lovely country
side if given a break at Gwalior, Orcha or Datia.
Refer to the map above for details.
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