Emerald Tiger Retreat

Simply amazing!! Never seen a resort like this! It's one of the only resorts in india which is inside the official tiger reserve. With frequent alarm-calls and big cat movements in and around the resort- it's the perfect place for nature lovers! All the food is pure and comes from the organic vegetable and fruit garden inside the property- which also attracts hundreds of birds. And a pond in front of every room just acts as the cherry on top- with 24/7 wildlife movement around the rooms.

We stayed at Emerald Tigers with 4 friends for 4 nights. It has an excellent and unique location inside the park itself. Vivek and Rekha and their staff are wondergul and knowledgeable hosts who looked after us superbly. The lodge was very comfortable, the rooms spacious. The food was excellent especially in relation to special diets such as gluten free. We went on 5 safaris over our stay and had multiple wildlife sighting including the elusive tiger.

Vivek and his charmingly delightful wife Rekha generously welcomed us with their hospitality, their knowledge, their humor and their friendship. What a wonderful opportunity for us to experience the incredible wildlife at Bandhavgarh and gain greater understanding and insight into the Indian culture and people.||We were so fortunate to be in the company of Vivek Sharma, the operator of Emerald Tiger Retreat and a renowned naturalist who is intimately familiar with the behavior and patterns of wildlife in Bandhavgarh National Park. Vivek's knowledge and our unique location within the buffer zone of the park meant that we were often able to view wildlife without jockeying for position with 15 other jeeps! We saw at least 8 tigers, 11 elephants, 8 gaur, a cobra, 3 varieties of deer, wild boar, mongoose, wild civet cat and heaps of birds!||The accommodation is very comfortable and the food is plentiful and delicious. The pool is welcome after a hot & dusty safari excursion.||If you want an authentic experience viewing wildlife and experiencing local culture, Emerald Tiger Retreat is for you||

We stayed four nights at Emerald tiger retreat. The place was unforgettable in terms of the location right in the buffer zone of the sanctuary, the hospitality and ambience. The management Rekha and Vivek Sharma who are the owners of the property alongwith their son Viv did everything to make our stay comfortable and exciting, from organizing the safaris to the evening bonfires . The personal touch made our holiday much more memorable and fun . And YES we did see tigers, besides a leopard, sloth bear, lots of birds, deer, monkeys etc. ||Definitely a must visit resort, hope to be back soon.||||Nigel da Costa Frias. Goa

Emerald Tiger Retreat is one of the most peaceful and beautiful resort. The location gives your a fine and relaxing atmosphere. rooms, pool and outside area is so amazing special.

Vivek and his charmingly delightful wife Rekha generously welcomed us with their hospitality, their knowledge, their humor and their friendship. What a wonderful opportunity for us to experience the incredible wildlife at Bandhavgarh and gain greater understanding and insight into the Indian culture and people. We were so fortunate to be in the company of Vivek Sharma, the operator of Emerald Tiger Retreat and a renowned naturalist who is intimately familiar with the behavior and patterns of wildlife in Bandhavgarh National Park. Vivek's knowledge and our unique location within the buffer zone of the park meant that we were often able to view wildlife without jockeying for position with 15 other jeeps! We saw at least 8 tigers, 11 elephants, 8 gaur, a cobra, 3 varieties of deer, wild boar, mongoose, wild civet cat and heaps of birds! The accommodation is very comfortable and the food is plentiful and delicious. The pool is welcome after a hot & dusty safari excursion. If you want an authentic experience viewing wildlife and experiencing local culture, Emerald Tiger Retreat is for you