Bastar Jungle Resort
Bastar Jungle Resort
Bastar Jungle Resort (BJR)
Where Forests Whisper, Culture Breathes, and the Soul Finds Rest
About Bastar Jungle Resort
Tucked away on the tranquil outskirts of Jagdalpur, the vibrant capital of Bastar, lies the Bastar Jungle Resort (BJR) — a retreat that blends modern comfort with forest serenity. Located at Kurandi, just where the dense sal and teak forests begin, BJR stands as a gateway to Bastar's wilderness, tribal culture, and legendary hospitality.
Spread across lush greenery with natural ponds and village views, the resort offers guests a true Bastar experience — simple, soulful, and deeply connected to nature.
Built in traditional Chhattisgarhi architectural style, the eco-cottages and tents are designed to harmonize with the landscape, using local materials like bamboo, mud plaster, and clay tiles — blending authenticity with modern amenities.
At BJR, every sunrise brings the song of birds, and every evening melts into the glow of lanterns and laughter.
Address: Kurandi, near Jagdalpur, Bastar District, Chhattisgarh
Distance from Jagdalpur City: Approx. 8 km (15–20 minutes by road)
Nearby Attractions:
Chitrakote Waterfall: 38 km
Tirathgarh Waterfall: 35 km
Kanger Valley National Park: 32 km
Kotumsar & Kailash Caves: 30–35 km
Handicraft Villages & Tribal Markets: 10–20 km radius
Jagdalpur Airport: 15 km
Jagdalpur Railway Station: 10 km
Raipur: 285 km (approx. 6–7 hours by road)
Easily accessible yet perfectly secluded, the resort offers peace without isolation — ideal for both leisure travelers and eco-tourists.
Bastar Jungle Resort offers a range of eco-friendly cottages and safari-style tents, each crafted to blend comfort with natural aesthetics.
Deluxe Cottages: Spacious, air-conditioned, with attached baths and verandas overlooking gardens or ponds.
Standard Cottages: Traditional Chhattisgarhi-style architecture with modern comforts, fans, and natural ventilation.
Safari Tents: For adventure seekers, offering an authentic outdoor stay with comfort beds and private washrooms.
- Handcrafted wooden furniture
- Air conditioning / fans
- Clean, attached bathrooms with hot & cold water
- Cozy verandas for morning tea or reading
- Forest and garden views
- At BJR, dining is an experience rooted in local flavors and family-style hospitality.
- The multi-cuisine restaurant serves both Indian and tribal delicacies, prepared with organic ingredients sourced from local farms.
- Traditional dishes such as bamboo shoot curry, red ant chutney, bastar rice, and mahua sweets are offered on request.
- Guests can enjoy bonfire dinners, open-air lunches, or picnic-style meals by the pond.
- The resort believes in "farm-to-table freshness" — every meal is prepared with care, simplicity, and heart.
To make your stay comfortable, memorable, and close to nature, BJR provides:
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service & housekeeping
- In-house restaurant
- Laundry & luggage services
- Ample parking space
- Local guide & tour arrangements
- Bonfire and cultural night setups
- Doctor-on-call (on request)
- Though the resort emphasizes nature over gadgets, limited Wi-Fi and mobile network are available in common areas.
Activities & Experiences – Discover the Soul of Bastar
The resort sits near small Murias and Maria tribal villages. Guests can walk through these settlements, observe daily life, pottery, weaving, or join locals in farming or cooking. It's an authentic way to understand tribal traditions, art, and social harmony.
Explore nearby Kurandi forests on guided treks — spot butterflies, peacocks, and hear the chatter of langurs. For photographers and bird watchers, these walks are pure delight.
As dusk falls, the courtyard comes alive with Bastar tribal dance and music — including Gaur, Panthi, and Karma dances. Local artists perform in traditional attire, narrating tales of gods, forests, and festivals through rhythm and movement.
BJR organizes visits to nearby handicraft centers and tribal haats. Guests can see artisans at work — shaping bell metal (dokra), bamboo crafts, wood carving, and kosa silk weaving. It's the best place to pick up authentic souvenirs while supporting local artisans.
- From BJR, guests can easily explore the highlights of Bastar:
- Chitrakote Waterfall – India's widest cascade
- Tirathgarh Waterfall – pristine beauty within Kanger Valley National Park
- Kotumsar & Kailash Caves – ancient limestone formations
- Kanger Valley National Park – home to rich biodiversity and tribal legends
- Jagdalpur Palace & Anthropological Museum – glimpses of Bastar's royal and tribal history
End your day beside a warm bonfire — with local snacks, mahua-based delicacies, and stories from Bastar's forests. The starlit sky, free from city lights, creates a mesmerizing natural theatre.
The resort's surrounding ponds offer a peaceful setting for angling, fishing, or quiet reflection. The calm water, chirping birds, and soft breeze create a rare sense of serenity — ideal for meditation or morning yoga.
BJR also arranges short sessions on eco-living, sustainable farming, and tribal handicraft making, promoting responsible tourism and awareness among guests.
- Being on the edge of Kanger Valley's ecosystem, BJR offers glimpses of Bastar's unique biodiversity.
- Common sightings: Peacocks, jungle fowl, egrets, woodpeckers, hornbills, and monkeys.
- Occasionally spotted: Jackals, civets, and rare butterflies.
- The surrounding forest is part of the Indravati-Kanger biodiversity corridor, making it a paradise for naturalists.
- Nature & Wildlife Lovers
- Cultural & Tribal Explorers
- Families and Educational Groups
- Writers, Artists, and Photographers
- Peace Seekers & Yoga Retreats
- Prime location close to all Bastar attractions
- Peaceful, nature-rich environment
- Authentic Chhattisgarhi architecture
- Warm, personalized hospitality
- Promotes eco-tourism and cultural preservation
- A true window into the heart of Bastar
"Bastar Jungle Resort – Experience the Wild Heart of Chhattisgarh."
or
"Where Forests, People, and Peace Meet."
Bastar Jungle Resort — Where the Forest Whispers Welcome
Tucked away on the tranquil outskirts of Jagdalpur, right where the forest begins, Bastar Jungle Resort (BJR) is your perfect gateway to the wild and soulful heart of Chhattisgarh, India's best-kept secret. Set amidst lush greenery, peaceful ponds, and tribal villages, the resort blends eco-living with quiet comfort — offering beautifully crafted cottages and adventure tents, designed in local Bastar architecture yet fitted with modern amenities.
At BJR, every sunrise brings a new story. Step out for a guided nature walk or a tribal village trail, where you can meet the friendly locals, share their simple meals, learn their crafts, and witness life as it has been lived for centuries — in harmony with nature. For the adventurous, there are forest treks, bird-watching trails, and visits to ancient caves that reveal a surreal underground world of stalactites and stalagmites.
The resort's location makes it easy to explore Bastar's most iconic sights: the majestic Chitrakote Waterfall (often called India's Niagara), the cascading beauty of Tirathgarh Falls, and the enchanting wilderness of Kanger Valley National Park, one of the world's richest ecological zones.
Evenings at BJR are as peaceful as they are cultural — dine in our open-air restaurant serving farm-fresh local cuisine, relax around a bonfire, or enjoy tribal music and dance performances that capture the spirit of Bastar.
With warm hospitality, sustainable design, and a deep connection to the land and its people, Bastar Jungle Resort is more than a stay — it's an immersion into a living landscape of forests, folklore, and friendship.
Come to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover nature — the Bastar way.