22.2995° N, 80.5864° E
KANHA

wild untamed

The forests of Kanha Tiger Reserve represent the rich floral and faunal wealth of the “Satpuda-Maikal landscape”, a unique biogeographical unit having great ecological significance in Central India. The dense green cover of the reserve area act as a “major carbon sink” sequestering large amounts of carbon and other pollutants. It is estimated that it is home to over 43 species of mammals, 39 species of reptiles, and 500 species of insects. The Tiger Reserve hosts a population of more than 150 Royal Bengal Tigers.

1945

SQ. KM

6

PARK RANGES

150

ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS

350

SPECIES OF BIRDS

meet the citizens
of kanha

Forest all around

The 3 types of forests that are mainly found in the Kanha Tiger Reserve include the moist peninsular Sal forests, the southern tropical moist mixed deciduous forest, and southern tropical dry deciduous mixed forest. Some of the significant floral species that are found here include Sal, bamboo, Ghost tree, Banyan, Palas, Mahua, Arjun, Ain, Tendu, Kahir, Neem, etc. Besides the trees, many climbers, grasses, herbs, and shrubs are also found.

neighbours to meet

The vast diverse landscape harbours atleast 350 avian species and 850 species of flora. The lush green lowland forests of Kanha are mostly covered by a mix of evergreen Sal, bamboo, and other mixed-forest trees, that are interspersed by vast open meadows.

The Barasingha Initiative

The Barasingha, also known as the Swamp Deer, is endemic to the Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh. This 12 antlered citizen of the jungle is the inspiration for our Bio-lodge and its unique experiences. This ethos threads across its spaces, materials and curated discoveries. The Outpost 12 experiences remain earth-friendly, right by indigenous culture, sensitive to the local flora & fauna. In many ways life at Outpost 12 stays animist i.e. nature-led, forest-first.

old jungle saying

“There is no universal language in the jungles; each species has its own language, and though the vocabulary of some is limited, as in the case of porcupines and vultures, the language of each species is understood by all the jungle-folk.”

– JIM CORBETT