From basic amenities in the sixties and seventies, the accommodation business has come a long way in the tiger reserves. The rest house still remains but the accommodation official visitors, politicians, and VIP guests. As tourism increased the need for accommodation became necessary in parks like Kanha, Pench, and Bandhavgarh.
In the eighties, people familiar with jungle life established resorts with basic amenities. Since modern commodities had to be fetched from far towns the offerings were simple. Tourists came in small numbers and accepted whatever the resorts offered as there was no other option. These resorts did brisk business whence tourist numbers increased.
By the nineties, there was a bull rush for setting up of hotels and resorts in these parks and elsewhere. The awareness generated by various films made on tigers and other wildlife increased the number of visitors to the park. With better tourism infrastructure coming into the picture the number of visitors wishing to stay in luxury also increased. The demand for luxury and 3-star accommodation has increased in the preserves.
A large number of 3-star resort hotels well equipped for tourism has sprung up in recent times. Besides accommodations and organizing tiger safari, the plush resorts offer spa facilities and even Ayurveda massage. But what is desired more is a company of naturalist guides, a well-stocked library, a wildlife interpretation center, hides for bird watching, etc. Big concerns like Taj Hotels have established resorts in Central Indian Parks. Club Mahindra Holidays are also planning to establish property at Kanha National Park.
Comforts. clean hygienic food and ample luxuries are what these luxury resort hotels offer to tourists. Kanha Pench and Bandhavgarh are full of such accommodations that offer 3-star facilities. Of late competition has forced many properties to be sold or wind up.
There should be norms or rules set up for establishing properties in the buffer zones. Some laws have been enacted which will restrict construction near the parks.
In the eighties, people familiar with jungle life established resorts with basic amenities. Since modern commodities had to be fetched from far towns the offerings were simple. Tourists came in small numbers and accepted whatever the resorts offered as there was no other option. These resorts did brisk business whence tourist numbers increased.
By the nineties, there was a bull rush for setting up of hotels and resorts in these parks and elsewhere. The awareness generated by various films made on tigers and other wildlife increased the number of visitors to the park. With better tourism infrastructure coming into the picture the number of visitors wishing to stay in luxury also increased. The demand for luxury and 3-star accommodation has increased in the preserves.
A large number of 3-star resort hotels well equipped for tourism has sprung up in recent times. Besides accommodations and organizing tiger safari, the plush resorts offer spa facilities and even Ayurveda massage. But what is desired more is a company of naturalist guides, a well-stocked library, a wildlife interpretation center, hides for bird watching, etc. Big concerns like Taj Hotels have established resorts in Central Indian Parks. Club Mahindra Holidays are also planning to establish property at Kanha National Park.
Comforts. clean hygienic food and ample luxuries are what these luxury resort hotels offer to tourists. Kanha Pench and Bandhavgarh are full of such accommodations that offer 3-star facilities. Of late competition has forced many properties to be sold or wind up.
There should be norms or rules set up for establishing properties in the buffer zones. Some laws have been enacted which will restrict construction near the parks.
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