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I thought this hotel with its big room, hot water, some of the best food that I’ve eaten during all my travels in a India, cleanliness and centrally located in Tala (but set back from the main road so was quiet) was fantastic. But the thing that made it particularly great was the charm and warmth and friendliness of the staff and the hotel owner Mr.Saurabh. Highly recommended.

EXCEPTIONAL, AWESOME, OUTSTANDING, COZY n COMFORTABLE, DELICIOUS HOME COOKED FOOD, VALUE FOR MONEY, GREAT LOCATION, FABULOUS SERVICE AND EXCELLENT STAFF are just some of the adjectives I could think of for this humble yet beautiful homestay!! We were updated from time to time about our stay and safari by the very capable property manager, Aman! On arrival we were greeted by their 4 legged staff, Dot(pet dog) who was so friendly and welcoming. He was a joy to have around all the time and is so well behaved. The property is truly well kept, NEAT, CLEAN and tidy always. The rooms are big and spacious with a big bath and comfortable bed. We went in December end, when it was very cold. So, there was a big geyser and big heater for the room which was super helpful. There were comfortable razai (thick blanket) and extra ones also. All the toiletries, were in place with toilet paper, Dove Soap too. The staff were EXCELLENT!! they were always prompt, gentle, well behaved, super helpful and soft spoken. A big shout to the boys - Mole and Manish. Here is my favourite part - FOOD..we binged on scrumptous, lovely, yummy, healthy, homecooked tasty food! We overate all the meals happily. The cook was simply superb - a huge shout to Shehnaz aunty for making it so unforgettable for us. We wished we could stay more only for the lovely food, service and service. 100/100 to them all. Last but not least, the location is really fantastic. It's right opposite the Tala first reserve gate. Being season time, when it's difficult to get safari tickets at the last minute, Aman managed it effortlessly. He even managed to get an fresh birthday cake surprise for me in my hubby's request. I would recommend everyone to this place eyes closed. There's nothing to complain about or even think about. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

We liked the location ,the very neatly made cottages,they were well kept and the staff was local yet very courteous.

We stayed in a tent and it was very comfortable with everything you need. The staff is very friendly and you can use their bicycles to pedal to Tala village, which was fun. The breakfast was great and the restaurant offers good food. The swimming pool is very enjoyable. The monkeys were entertaining. The gardens are well kept and will be fabulous once all the flowers are in bloom. Loved the resident cats.

Breakfast was good especially puri-bhaji. Location of the resort is excellent.

Service, ambience, food, facilities all were great,

I will start by saying that ramlal and his family are the most hospitable and helpful people I have ever had the fortune of meeting. Without them, the incredible time we had in bandhavgarh would never have been possible. The property is located in the buffer zone between town and jungle which gives the amazing feeling of relaxation and adventure within a safe and comfortable environment. The rooms are very clean and well prepared. A comfortable bed, inviting sitting area out front and hot showers are a luxury so far away from most modern conveniences. The food, prepared and cooked by ramlal and his family are more delicious than most restaurant's I have eaten in. On top of this, we were ferried to and from the safari booking area and then guided through everything which would have been impossible on our own. Coming here with transport is advised. In short, Ramlal went above and beyond in every aspect of running the grounds. He truly is one of a kind and we cannot thank him and those who work with him enough for all their help. We would highly recommend Wildlife Retreat Bandhavgarh to any and everyone interested in seeing tigers and all of the other amazing wildlife. (We were lucky enough to see a tiger and it was an incredible moment for us, as well as many other fascinating and beautiful animals)

We had a fantastic stay at Aranyak Resort. Ram had contacted me already before about the tiger safaris and was incredibly accommodating with all our wishes. In the end he managed to book us last minute tours to all the core zones and we had amazing sightings. Ram and his wife are so welcoming and kind which really shows in their staff too. Everybody was so kind and helpful. The food was delicious and the kitchen staff made sure there was plenty of fruit available for every meal for my kids. Our favorite was tea time around a fire before every dinner with homemade samosas and lots of cookies. The resort is huge with lots of different places to hang out. We loved the ping pong table in the air conditioned games room. I can only recommend staying here and if we are ever lucky enough to come back we definitely will.

Amazing property. Very huge rooms with comfortable bedding. Private swimming pool is great for kids... breakfast and main.course is also top notch... Mr. Mishra Ji managing the property is a very helpful guy and made special efforts for arranging a safari literally at the last moment...Would strongly recommend....

Grrrrrreat for tigers and bird watching