Pugdundee Safaris - Pench Tree Lodge

We stayed at Pench Tree Lodge, a beautiful retreat on the edge of the forest. Three safaris, endless wildlife, and the absolute thrill of spotting three majestic tigers up close! I'm still buzzing from the experience. When we weren’t out chasing big cats, we spent our time reading on the balcony with jungle views and birdsong, cooling off in the pool, and indulging in the most flavorful, farm-to-table meals made from fresh organic produce. A 10/10 getaway ❤️

We spent 4 great nights at Tree House #4. The treehouse is well appointed with a great bathroom with a hot shower ( took less than 10 minutes to get hot water once you turned on the switch for the water heater). Shampoo, conditioner and lotion are provided in glass bottles. There is a lovely porch overlooking the jungle. My first afternoon there were monkeys on the tree in front of our treehouse. There is a station for tea and coffee, plenty of water flasks in the entry way. There are ceiling fans and AC in the treehouse. The treehouse was kept clean and there was a turndown done while you were at dinner. You never saw hospitality staff while you were in the treehouse. There is a phone in the room should you need any additional towels etc. service was prompt when we called for anything. The beds are big and comfortable, and when staff did turndown at night, a mosquito net was set up. Lunch and dinner was very good and there was a farm dinner one night with dishes from the immediate region. While the chef always came by at lunch and went over dinner menu and always checked if you wanted anything different than the dinner planned. There was a large variety of items on the menu. I always left very full from the meals. Breakfast in the park also had plenty of variety. The chef also inquired if you have any dietary restrictions and was very accommodating of any restrictions or requests. Majority of the vegetables and herbs are grown on the property and those that aren’t are sourced locally. The reason we were there was to see animals, specifically tigers and leopards and the park did not disappoint. Our naturalist Shiv was amazing. He knew animal behavior well and would predict which direction the cats were going to move. We had 7 tiger and 4 leopard sightings. Additionally lots of other animals and birds. The landscape of the park is beautiful. The mornings are a little chilly and blankets were provided. You are greeted with a warm towel to clean up and a refreshing drink when you get back from safari. There are a fair number of steps to get to the treehouse and it is a much longer walk to the tree houses than the cottages, so if you have any mobility issues, I’d opt for a cottage. Service throughout the lodge was great. I would love to go back for a visit

Excellent location of the property and their property maintenance is top notch! The rooms are cleaned at least 3 times a day to ensure that no insects make their way inside. Food was excellent and the ambience created in the restaurant gives a home-like feel. Truly appreciate Chef Gaurav and Team (Vinod, Krishna and Abhilasha) for making us feel at home. Our safari experience with Radhe Nagpure was adventurous and memorable. We had very good sightings of not only the tigers but other wildlife too! Do not miss the Kipling Hide and here too Radhe was excellent in helping with bird watching! Overall, a great place to relax, to have some adventure and enjoy wildlife! Thanks Omkar Bhatt and Team!!

We thoroughly loved our stay here. The game drives Radhe were incredible. He clearly knows the park and is expert at finding the spots where tigers and leopards are. In addition, he was so informative about other animals, birds and plants. We were also very impressed with the lodge itself. Our treehouse room was beautiful, comfortable, and clean. All staff were eager to serve and especially kind.

It’s a place we would like to go back to. The rooms, the food, the well trained and hospitable staff was a delight. Omkar and team were really helpful. Shiva our naturalist and Sharda our guide were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a great Leopard sighting.

This lodge is beautiful and clean. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The chef speaks with you at every meal. The safari's are amazing, the forest is breathtaking. Naturalists and local guides make it a wonderful experience. Tigers, Leopards and Wild Dogs! So happy to visit this serene setting in India. I already want to go back.