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elcome to Forsyth Lodge. Experience an adventure like never before, as you enter the #W1 Speciality Lodge in Satpura National Park*.

We’ve been awarded ‘The Most Inspirational Eco-Lodge’, and ranked an Outstanding Practice Certification Provider for our operational practices. We also boast the highest PUG rating by TOFT (Travel Operators for Campaign).

This wouldn’t have been possible without your continued support and patronage.

*Ranked by Trip Advisor in 2015. THERE IS NO BETTER ADRENALINE RUSH THAN THE ONE YOU GET t Forsyth, we believe in the ideology of EXPLORING THE FOREST exploring the wilderness on foot BY FOOT, MARVELING andA paying attention to every detail that surrounds it, which transforms that journey into a AT THE WILD SIGHTS lifelong memory. AROUND YOU. We aim to provide you with a tailor-made Satpura experience, which will ensure that you experience the exotic jungle along with its many denizens that comprise of a ’s habitat, as opposed to just one species at a time. While the terrain is largely hilly, the erosion caused by numerous streams over many millennia has resulted in deep, narrow gorges and ravines-a landscape that perfectly suits the reclusive habits of the tiger.

SATPURA AT The park is classified as part of the Central Highland’s moist deciduous forest eco-region A GLANCE which forms part of a zone of steady transition between the forests of Eastern and Western Ghats.

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n 1999, the government created the Biosphere Reserve, Ia protected region with an area of 1427 km2 covering three conservation units, namely:

• (518 km2) • Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary (461 km2), • Satpura National Park (524 km2), its designated core zone. THE FORSYTH EXPERIENCE

03 estled in the midst of 44 acres of jungle at the end of the , ForsythN Lodge is your gateway into verdant surroundings coupled with the allure of natural living.

Our focus lies in being able to deliver to you, a wholesome and sustainable wildlife experience. Through constant partnership with the park administration and the local community, we have crafted a bespoke wilderness experience that suits every need. Some of the experiences we provide are: • 8 air-conditioned luxury cottages • Safari shop • 4 cottages with machan terraces • 5 unique dining experiences • Swimming pool • Library • Interactive kitchen • Spa area

With a stellar team working relentlessly to create new benchmarks for Forsyth, we pride ourselves in setting an unparalleled pedestal that’s surely worth mentioning. JUNIOR RANGER’S PACHMARHI AMPHIBIAN FORSYTH PROGRAM TRAILER ADVENTURE TRAIL

Watching wildlife requires a set of practical skills. Explore the Pachmarhi valley in an unforgettable Amphibian walks give you a chance to see the In a truly imaginative move, the park management Our naturalists run a fun three-day course where two-day excursion, as you soak in its botanical hidden gems and understand what part they play has opened the old pack-trail used by Captain children and interested adults acquire the basics wonders and breathtaking landscapes. Come in the larger scheme of the ecosystem. James Forsyth to walk up to Pachmarhi and have THE FORSYTH of jungle craft-how to use equipment, how to nightfall, laze into your tent which is placed right created a superbly scenic two-day hike. identify species, and how to be quick-witted with in the middle of the valley! EXCURSIONS a camera-and a certificate to boot.

DRIVE IN NATURE WANDERING A JEEP WALKS WALKING TRAIL

04 Get a motor boost as the versatile maneuvering This is every nature lover’s dream come true. Walking around Forsyth, spread across 44 acres, of a four-wheel-drive takes you across the expanse Voyage into Satpura, discovering a vast array allows the beauty of the ambience to seep into of Satpura National Park. of species and eco-systems, as our passionate you. Take in the panoramic views as you spend the naturalists help you unravel the mysteries of morning or afternoon unlocking the scenic sights nravel the deep rooted mysteries of the the natural world. around you. jungle while you soak in the ravishing Usights and sounds around you. Follow the trails and tracks, off the beaten path, as you continue to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of CANOE BLISSFUL BIRD CELESTIAL the landscape. CHARISMA WATCHING STAR GAZING

The magic of being in a canoe is to paddle quietly Watch the birds fluidly swoop across the skies Huddle near a quiet and comfy bonfire, while along the shore, drifting into little inlets to watch and in between treetops in graceful movement. our naturalists point out constellations and retell birds and animals coming down to the water, Our naturalists are trained birders who will beautiful stories, engaging you in tales of Greek unmindful of the boat-a wilderness experience to point our feathery friends out and provide you and Roman mythology. Kick back into a relaxed be savoured. interesting facts about them. state of mind as you gaze at astronomical wonders. H.P. Ashwin, Naturalist Always passionate about the wild, Ashwin started off as a birdwatcher and wildlife photographer. Delving into filmmaking and research, he made wildlife documentaries about king cobras and elephants. Ashwin is also interested THE in herping. HOW TO

FORSYTH Payal Mehta, Ecology & Restoration Consultant REACH Vineeth.M, Naturalist Starting out as a naturalist, Payal has extensive An alumnus of the National Outdoor Leadership School, wildlife experience. She’s led domestic expeditions TEAM Vineeth’s been trekking the Western Ghats since 1999. FORSYTH all over India, Nepal and Bhutan, be it looking for His love for nature has led him to track king cobras in snow leopards or exploring riverine rhino country. a telemetry project and set up trekking models for the Payal now leads the Lantana project for property Ecotrails Project. A skilled tracker and angler, his scientific restoration at the Forsyth. Her intention is to approach towards storytelling lends an intriguing angle to tackle the invasive plant while working with the wildlife and history. 05 local community. 06 Bejoy Issac, Naturalist This life sciences graduate from Bangalore has a t Forsyth, we are a team of enthusiastic, orsyth Lodge is easily accessible via wanderlust who craves for scenic landscapes. Taking dedicated and passionate individuals helping (135 kms), which is also the nearest airport life one day at a time, he loves spending maximum Aour guests explore the best of the wilderness at Fand a major train station. Satpura. It is because of our team’s immense love time in jungles to gaze at all the wondrous transformations for nature that we relentlessly strive to deliver an in life forms. He’s really enthused about exploring Satpura immaculate experience of the woodlands. on foot, elephant, canoe and jeep. BY AIR BY ROAD

Each of our team members is a distinctive By road, distance from major cities Simranjit Singh, Naturalist Deepanker Mukherji, General Manager Jet Airways and Indian Airlines fly daily to Bhopal nemophilist, who not only knows the ways of the from Mumbai and New Delhi. and tourist destination is: wild but also knows how to make your experience The Chandigarh-born management graduate, Simranjit, An air force kid, Deepanker spent his childhood ventured into wildlife conservation and rescue eight years traversing all of India. Before his passion for memorable. BY TRAIN • (20 kms) ago. For him, there’s much more to explore in the woods wildlife and photography led him to Forsyth, • Pipariya (40 kms) Here is a quick glimpse of our team: than just following tigers. It was this passion that drew him to he managed team operations in branding and • (60 kms) Forsyth. He surrenders himself to the unraveling mysteries consumer communication. Now, spending his Nearest rail head is Sohagpur (16 kms) while • (75 kms) of nature while tracking and photographing wildlife. time in nature and with the wildlife, he’s finally, as other close rail heads are Pipariya (35 kms), • (250 kms) he puts it, in ‘pursuit of happiness’. Hoshangabad (45 kms) and Itarsi (60 kms). • Pachmarhi (110 kms) BOOKINGS

Aldrin Henriques Tel: 022 40794700 Mob: +91 70459 00089 Web: www.forsythlodge.com Email: [email protected]

ADDRESS

Deepanker Mukherji Mob: +91 89891 86329 14/1, Village Bijakhori, Sohagpur, Dist: Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh.

PHOTO CREDITS

David Raju Surya Ramachandran Rishi Sarma