The Riverwood Forest Retreat – Pench offers visitors an escape into the visually stunning landscape of the Pench National Park. The beauty of this region has been immortalized in Rudyard Kipling’s classic – The Jungle Book. Located near the renowned Pench Tiger Reserve, the retreat opened in 2013 and is the third wildlife resort in the Waxpol Hotels and Resorts portfolio. It has been certified by TOFT as quality accommodation and awarded a 3-star classification by the Department of Tourism, Ministry of India. The resort was awarded the Best Eco-Friendly Hotel by Madhya Pradesh Tourism in 2017.The jungle resort has played an important role in promoting sustainable wildlife tourism in the Pench region. We have implemented various eco-friendly processes such as rainwater harvesting, planting indigenous plant species in the surrounding barren land to make it into a haven for birds and insects, and using solar panels to harness solar energy, which in turn powers the water heaters and solar lights used at the retreat.The Pench National Park is blessed with a rich variety of flora and wildlife. The resort organizes various excursions like Jeep Safaris, Canter (Open Bus) Safaris, Birdwatching Tours, Photography Tours, and Nature Walks that provide guests with an opportunity to see the different animal and bird species living in the forest. We also organize Night Safaris in the nearby Wolf Sanctuary.Pench and the adjacent Kanha National Park are connected by the Tiger corridor. They are popular amongst wildlife photographers and enthusiasts who get ample opportunities of Royal Bengal Tiger sightings and other wild animals like Leopard, Dhole (Wild Dog), Indian Grey Wolf, Indian Bison (Gaur), Jackals, Sambar Deer, etc. The region is home to over 300 species of resident and migratory birds, which has made it a favorite destination among bird lovers.The wildlife resort features 21 spacious, accommodation options including 8 Gardenview suites, 8 Riverview suites, 4 premier Riverview suites and one Tree House. All the rooms have intricate artwork on the walls made by local artisans, have private gardens with shaded sit-outs and huge windows overlooking the garden, forest, or the river bed.Guests can spend a leisurely day browsing books on flora and fauna in the library, play indoor or outdoor games or relax in our jungle facing swimming pool. Our recently opened spa, Vankasa, is the ideal place to get a relaxing massage or spa treatments. The Deck, our all-day restaurant, serves authentic Madhya Pradesh cuisine and has an alfresco area with a spectacular view of the non-perennial river and buffer forest. Mementos of your stay at The Riverwood Forest Retreat – Pench can be purchased from The Tiger Shop (Souvenir Shop).