Pugdundee Safaris - Pench Tree Lodge

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.

Difficult to call but this was probably our favourite of the three Pugdundee lodges we stayed at. We slept in one of the wonderful Tree Houses. As before the service and food were top notch. Loved how spread out this property was. We felt so secluded. I hope we get the chance to go back.

Our second Pugdundee lodge - and we were in a treehouse. Not 100% sure we’d stay in one again - apparently the tree shrews like your meds! Was a little disconcerting when things move slightly and you’re not expecting it. Never the less more fabulous food and some wildlife-full drives, and in a different environment to Tadoba. We had HK as our naturalist, and he was excellent. Pench is beautiful and we were lucky to experience a thunderstorm and got some cracking lightning shots! Again, more tigers and also a fleeting glimpse of a leopard. Can’t fault the staff, welcome or experience overall. Thank you Pugdundee!

Excellent service and hospitality by Pugdundee. Room and food was too notch. They help you with all logistics and safari bookings so our trip went smoothly. Chef Gaurav went out of his way to accomodate our dietary choices. Deepa, our naturalist, was very helpful. Her sharp instincts got us some great tiger and leopard sightings. Her knowledge and passion for wildlife only increased our interest throughout the safaris.