Jungle Safari at Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Established in way back 1975, Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It was declared as Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger, in 2009. The reserve is also a part of the much larger the Achanakmar - Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.
Situated a mere 60 km. from Bilaspur, the scenic 914 sq. km. Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is a tropical moist deciduous and tropical dry deciduous forest. Sal, Bija, Saja, Haldu, Teak, Tinsa, Dhawara, Lendia, Khamar and Bamboo thrive here along with over 600 other species of medicinal plants. The meandering Maniyari River that flows right through the heart of the reserve is its lifeline. Wild fauna found here includes the Tiger, Leopard, Bison, Flying Squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel, Chinkara, Wild Dog, Hyena, Sambar, Chital and over 150 species of birds.
Anaya Resort offers a well-organized Jungle Safari – the first batch starts early morning at 6 am and second one starts in the afternoon at around 2 pm. Riding open vehicle with trained naturalists, you will be able to spot varieties of wildlife, diverse wild vegetation and beautiful landscaping. TIP: Carry your camera along - you never know when you will meet a Royal Bengal Tiger to test your photography skills.
Out of Resort Activities
Apart from the famous Safari Tour, you can also enjoy a host of out of resort activities like:
- Soft Trek in nearby hillock, water bodies or a casual stroll in the village.
- Countryside Cycling.
- Bullock Cart ride.
Open Air Activities
If you're feeling lazy enough in going out of the comfort of Anaya, you can still enjoy a load of things just outside your cottage. Have a look below on what we have for you:
- Fun at the pool.
- Jacuzzi refresher.
- Sling Shooting.
- Spinning Tops.
- Archery.
- Badminton.
- T5 Cricket.
- Tug of War.
- Kabaddi.
Indoor Activities
Rain, Cold or Heat - we ensure that you're never bored even while you catch your breath away from the elements of the nature. Have a look at the Indoor Activities you can enjoy without breaking sweat:
- Varieties of Board Games.
- Table Tennis.
- Snooker.
- Wildlife Movie viewing.
- Library of Wildlife Books.
- Karaoke.
- Game of Housie.
