Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board offers safe homestays in forests

After successfully arranging homestays in tourism destinations and famous towns, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) has stepped ahead to give homestay options for tourists in the middle of dense forests. These homestays offer familiarity and comfort to the visitors along with traditional hospitality and a taste of local culture.

These homestays are boosting the rural tourism, and enabling the visitors to learn about the local culture, taste delicious cuisines, and get regaled by forest tales. Registered under the state homestay scheme, these homestays provide a sense of comfort and ensure the safety of tourists. The homestay owner may also take the visitors on a forest walk on undiscovered paths.

While wildlife safaris are the focal point of any trip to the wild landscapes of Madhya Pradesh, a homestay experience will add many more colours to a vacation. A few homestays located near Kanha National Park, Pench National Park, Panna National Park, and Satpura National Park are attracting the tourists to a large extent.

Working towards the initiative of Responsible Tourism, the MPTB has always supported the farmstays, gramstays, and homestays to reinforce the economic source of the owners and generate a responsible sense of awareness among the tourists. While there are several other options that tourists can choose and explore, some of the best farmstay and homestays are here.

Kanha National Park is a place where the tiger reigns supreme. It is a natural splendour stretched over 940 sq km. It is an ideal place to spot some of the majestic creatures of Indian wildlife that include Royal Bengal tigers, Barasingha, Sambar, spotted deer, Gaur (Indian bison), and Red headed vulture.

While this park offers a mesmerising experience, the homestays in this area also ensure a thrilling vacation for travelers. Dak Bunglow is homestays near the park. This pet-friendly property is the perfect location to rejuvenate the soul and satiate the taste buds with excellent meals cooked by the owner of the homestay.

Surwahi Social is another homestay near Kanha. Spread across a 10-acre campus, this is a perfect place to spend some quality time. Friendly staff, a bonfire, and a play zone for kids built from upcycled material are some of the prime features of this property. A river also flows nearby this property and offers picturesque views to visitors.

Panna National Park is a breathtakingly beautiful natural reserve with the presence of Ken river, flowing through the park and creating stunning gorges. The park is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the sloth bear, seven species of vulture, and the majestic gharial, a rare crocodilian species found only in the Indian subcontinent.

Ramabai Homestay near Panna is located in Madla village. This is one of the best properties to experience the local culture. With a rustic feel, homely environment and 'chulah' (earthen stove) made food, it connects to rural parts of the State. The tourists can also visit the nearby souvenir centres and meet the locals.

The Sparrow Homestay is another homestay to explore the unknown stories of Panna National Park. The owner is the guide of the national park and sharing his experience and interesting stories of safaris with the guests is his way of ensuring an adventurous trip for tourists to discover the secret of Panna.

Nestled in the southern slopes of the Satpura range, the Pench National Park brings the jungle book to life. Commonly known as Kipling's country, it is the best location to spot the elusive black leopard. Pench Farmstay in this area is located in the Turiya village. It is the perfect spot to unwind near Pench National park.

Palash Villa is another homestay near the park. The tourists can go for long walks along nature trails, make a trip to nearby villages, go bird watching, and camping. All this and more are on offer at Palash Villa. It can also turn out to be the best place to spend some time with your family.

Located in Central India, Satpura National Park is among the priceless gems of the heart of Incredible India. It is known for its unique environment and diverse biodiversity. Compared to other National parks, the combination of a vehicle safari, boat safari, and walking safari marks it special in the heart of India.

Mango Leaf Farmstay is a perfect homestay in this area to plan a trekking trip to explore the untouched locations of Pachmarhi. Since it is near the Matkuli gate of Satpura Tiger Reserve, wildlife safaris from this farmstay are very easy to plan and the owners are always ready to assist the tourists.

Moustache Panarpani Retreat Farmstay is a peaceful and comfortable stay in the same area to enjoy the high-end amenities in the middle of nature. This farmstay is the best option for adventurous people. This farmstay offers a jungle experience to the guests and the mouth-watering dishes are known to satisfy their taste buds.