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Baghvan

Baghvan is aptly named after one of India's iconic symbols, the Bengal tiger (bagh - tiger and van - forest). This enchanting lodge is located on the edge of Pench National Park, a dry deciduous forest of predominantly teak trees and meandering jungle streams.

A typical Central Indian teak jungle, Pench supports a rich variety of wildlife, including the tiger, leopard, wild dog, gaur, sambar, chital and brilliant birdlife. The Park's open habitat not only lends well to wildlife viewing, but it also offers striking views of the area's sheer beauty. This national park received international recognition from Rudyard Kipling's classic tale, the Jungle Book.

Domesticity

It was a crisp morning and there was a chill in the air. The sunlight was just begining to filter through the trees when we came upon a pair of Plum headed parakeets at their nest. It was a hollow in the tree. The male had moved into a patch of sunlight and sat there preening and grooming himself. The female on the other hand, pecked about the nest, then went into the hollow a few times and emerged holding bits of bark etc. which she proceeded to throw out. It did seem as if she were cleaning up. It was amusing to see this domesticity in the animal kingdom!

Posted: Baghvan by Ratna Singh, Date: 18 March 2008