Camp Dev Vilas, Kanha

In a terrain dominated by Sal and Bamboo forests, Camp Dev Vilas is situated a pleasant twenty minute drive away from the entrance gate at Mukki, in Village Kareli. We have 10 permanent cottages that are spread over 11 acres of terraced grasslands among Mahua trees. All cottages offer modern comforts in a rugged rural setting, Rooms are fitted with all basic modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay at the camp for its guests. Our 03 acre private forest adjoining the Khapa Buffer forest is an ideal place for enjoying long walks, cycling in the woodlands, watching birds and much more. To enrich the experience a naturalist can be arranged for accompanying you. While the primary objective is to spend maximum time in forests, much more can be done apart from safaris. Long walks, birding trails, visit to a nearby village and interaction with locals, visit to the weekly Rural market (haat bazaar) where locals gather to buy items for their daily needs, enjoying some quiet quality 'me' time at the pond, completing a long pending book or simply sipping a hot cup of tea/coffee at the Banjhar river gazing the flora and fauna, are some other things that you can enjoy doing. Evenings are a perfect time to mingle with fellow travellers staying at the camp. The Kathal (jackfruit) tree close to the pond, a regular venue of evening sit outs & bonfires, has been a silent witness to many interesting conversations and moments. The earthen cooking stoves close to bonfire ensure that there is enough food to flow for satisfying your taste buds while a plenty of food for thought ensures satiety for the mind. Winters is an ideal time to relish on some authentic Indian households recipes which have still not lost their charm. Sky gazing can also prove quite therapeutic as stars come up dazzling with full galore making us realise their magnificence and humbling us a little more. And if you get your lunar calendar right, you may witness Milky way.