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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.

Leopard caught a Langur young one

A few days ago, I was driving guests around a rocky outcrop, which is a good leopard habitat. It had been a quiet afternoon until then. Suddenly we heard Langur alarm call, and soon Sambar, Chital (deer) and peacocks too joined in the alarm calling. We were sure that there was a leopard on the rocks somewhere. Soon the park guide spotted a large male leopard walking towards us. The leopard then swiftly climbed a tree (my first leopard on the tree) to catch a young Langur. The young Langur started to squeal, and its mother tried to come to the young one’s rescue. The leopard would leave the young one, and try to get the mother, but she would escape. This happened twice. Finally the leopard made off with the young Langur. We were breathless with excitement and the charged atmosphere!

Posted: Baghvan by karun verma, Date: 21 March 2008