Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Jungle Camps India Reconnects Travelers With Pench's Wild Language
Jungle Camps India runs nature camps near several national parks in central India.
Its first camp near Pench began in 2002.
The camps try to work closely with local villagers and respect the forest.
They reuse materials, allow natural processes to continue, and plant native trees.
Guides teach visitors about birds, plants, animals, and animal tracks.
The company says more than 400,000 trees have been planted and 272 bird species have been recorded.
The camps also use local food and Gond tribal art.
The article says that learning nature's names can help people care more about protecting it.
Jungle Camps India has worked with communities near Pench since 2002, building relationships through conservation-led hospitality.
Its Pench property lies in the Khawasa buffer zone about 2 kilometers from Pench National Park's Turia Gate.
The company says it has planted more than 400,000 native trees and recorded about 272 bird species across its properties.
The resorts emphasize natural decomposition, local art, regional cuisine, and cooperation with nearby village communities.
The article presents wildlife tourism as a way to rebuild people's knowledge, vocabulary, and emotional connection to nature.
- Who
- Jungle Camps India, founded by Gajendra Singh Rathore, along with local communities, naturalists, and guests.
- What
- A feature about the company's conservation-focused wildlife camps and their effort to reconnect visitors with nature.
- When
- The relationship with the Pench area began in 2002; Pench Jungle Camp is approaching 25 years of operation.
- Where
- The camps are located around Pench, Kanha, Tadoba, and Bandhavgarh in central India; the featured property is near Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide wildlife hospitality while supporting local communities, respecting ecosystems, and helping visitors understand biodiversity.
- Founded near Pench
- 2002
- Pench property location
- Khawasa buffer zone, approximately 2 kilometers from Pench National Park's Turia Gate
- Pench property size
- 50 acres
- Pench accommodations
- 31 accommodation options, including tents and cottages
- Native trees planted
- More than 400,000, including Sal, Teak, and Bamboo
- Bird species recorded
- Approximately 272 species on the property
- Other properties
- Kanha, Tadoba, and Bandhavgarh, alongside Pench