Pugdundee Safaris - Pench Tree Lodge

I went on a girls trip to Pench and stayed with the Pugdundee Safaris. The property is excellent, situated amidst nature. Cottages were super spacious, overlooking a water body. The hotel is very well maintained and our rooms were cleaned everytime we left for our safaris. The staff is very courteous and everyone will go out of their way to make it a memorable experience for you! We were celebrating a friend getting married and they made special provisions with a cake and a sundowner on our request. The food is to die for! We had opted for a safari from the hotel itself. They gave us breakfast in the jungle which was great. The naturalist that came with us was very well experienced and very friendly. We had a great adventure in the jungle and can't wait to go back 😁

One of the best resorts you’ll ever stay at. I have traveled around the world and have stayed at many beautiful resorts, and this picturesque resort I can rate as one of my favorites. It was absolutely a pleasure to stay at the Pench Tree resort. The tree house lodging was perfection. The delightful and delicious food created by the chef was of the highest quality. Trust me when I say you will not go hungry. The safari breakfast was so delicious. The highly attractive staff went above and beyond, and the Safari’s very well organized. We did get to see a tiger, and many other forest wildlife. So we left with happy hearts, after flying around the world to see them. I would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend a stay.

We loved our stay at Peach Tree Lodge! We were so impressed by the beauty of the property, the attention to detail, and the warmth of the staff. We stayed in one of the treehouses, it was beautiful! The treehouse combined modern amenities with rustic charm and was elegantly designed. We spent hours on the deck enjoying the view. The staff made sure the space was always fully stocked and very clean. We initially booked our trip to Pench Tree Lodge with birdwatching in mind (which was a huge success - by the end of our stay we had seen over 50 new bird species!), but our contact in the sales department recommended that we do at least a couple of safaris during our stay. We are SO happy she recommended this - these experiences were beyond what we could’ve imagined. The naturalist we worked with, Vishal, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife in Pench. He provided such valuable insights that completely informed our understanding of the region, and we were lucky enough to spot a tiger, a leopard, and a leopard cub. The landscape at Pench Tiger Reserve was beautiful and serene. We also loved the nature walks around the lodge and the surrounding village. The food was outstanding—fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. We have never eaten so well on a vacation before and the servers were so attentive and generous. We also appreciated the eco-conscious approach, with locally sourced ingredients and minimal waste. The bush dinner was magical and well worth scheduling. The staff at Pench Tree Lodge went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable stay, we felt so cared for and the team’s passion for hospitality really shone through. Pench Tree Lodge exceeded all of our expectations and we highly recommend it! The blend of thoughtful service, adventure, and environmental/community consciousness made it one of our most memorable vacations. We can’t wait to return!

We had a super experience where we were treated like extended family during our stay here. The stay at the tree house was comfortable and the services offered by the team was exemplary. Compliments to the chef and his team who dished out mouth watering meals day after day. Ghanshyam, Radhe and Shiv who accompanied us on our safaris were very knowledgeable and made the 4 hour safari interesting. The Kipling Hide was a super addition where we could sit and do bird watching and got some good pictures in their habitat. Great experience all in all for the second time around with Pugdundee and will definitely look forward to the third one soon. Thank u Pugdundee :-)

We were a group of close friends, 8 of us, looking for adventure in the Pench jungle and a comfortable stay after the safari hours. We were very lucky to see a tiger cub who came right upto our jeep and posed for us. A remarkable sight. After every safari, we relaxed in the resort pool before lunch. The food was absolutely fantastic. The chef was very attentive to our needs and cooked up wonderful meals for us. The entire staff were extremely attentive and hospitable. The tree house was very comfortable. The rangers and drivers very professional and experienced, who showed us a lot of flora and fauna in the jungle besides aiming to sight a tiger or a leopard. Overall we had a great time. Thank you very much Pudundee Safaris. This was my 3rd experience with Pugdundee and once again a memorable one.

Ok - this hotel was a delight after our first experience with a different company. The cabins (I did not say in the Tree units) was wonderful. It was huge with good air conditioning and a comfortable bed. The units were clean and bright (although we did have an issue turning off an outside light on our patio at night - once we figured out where the switch was, all was well). The food at this Pugdundee Lodge was, in my opinion, top quality with fresh ingredients and a careful menu (see below for photo). The main dining area included outdoor eating options on their elevated patio. Our group was there to photograph tigers in the nearby National Park - the Lodge’s drivers/naturalists were very good and although we did not get a great view of the tigers, we did see plenty of wildlife including leopard. The location was good as well, about a 10 minute drive to the National Park gate that included driving through a nearby village where we were treated to scenes of everyday life. The staff and management were attentive and overall I’m extremely happy that we stayed at this Lodge.

An amazing safari experience at Pench and topping the experience was the amazing hospitality we got at the Pench Tree Lodge of Pungdundee Safari. The unique lodge has 10 cottages and around 6 Tree houses. The unique aspect of the Cottage is the attic which allows a family to let the kids enjoy an exclusive space and have fun! The 40 odd acres of property is well maintained and the service of the staff, most of who are locals is amazing. Their Chef Gaurav Rana is amazing and surprised us with his menu choices and food spread each day. The naturalists are all enthusiastic and well knowledges. Our naturalist Radheshyam have some of the most amazing experience I have had in both Birding and also in sighting some of the big cats! We had the good fortune to sight a progress on our very first day but that was topped the next day morning with this amazing hunt of the progress! Seeing an hunt live is not only rare but also a thrilling experience. Overall I would recommend this place for a family to have an amazing experience!

Incredible service and hospitality by Pugdundee. The room and food were absolutely outstanding - some of the best we have ever experienced. The surrounding property is expansive and really gives you a taste for the National Park. In fact, some of our favourite birds were seen in and around the property. Deepa, our naturalist, was amazing and definitely a highlight of our experience in Pench. Her sharp eyes got us some great sightings. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for wildlife only increased our interest throughout the safaris. All in all a trip of a lifetime! Thank you Pugdundee!

My association with Pugdundee started in 2015 and it continues. The facility and staff maintains the standards and there to help you and ensure that you have a comfortable stay despite the remote location constraint. No request, if possible, will go unattended. They observe and action. The cottages are comfortable, the food tasty and amenities as needed. One ends up making friend e.g. Vishal Sir and Deepa Madam, my naturalist. Special words of thanks to her as once she senses my interest she ensured that our safari(s) are engaging and best was the experience of driving in rain and hailstorm and despite that ending up siting Swastik and Lakshmi. Deepa Madam is a product of in-house Pro-Nat course and really engages with you on anything to do with wild life and nature. Best part, apart from siting Tigers in rain is the Leopards who always eluded me and the wild dogs pack.