Partners

Submitted by root on Tue, 2009-05-12 12:45

Bundelkhand.in has partnered with various Organizations and NGOs to promote Bundelkhand's local campaigns:

International Partners

1. Friends of Orchha, Switzerland
Friends of Orchha, is a Swiss non-profit organization established in Geneva in 2006 by several European friends of an Indo/Swiss-Dutch couple, Asha D’Souza and Louk Vreeswijk, who are now permanent residents of Orchha. They manage a unique concept called 'Home-Stay' where they promote community participation, tourism-linked livelihoods, cultural exchange and the preservation of Orchha’s unique environment. for more Information visit: http://www.orchha.org

2. Gulabi, France
This organization is helping Bundelkhand's well known personality "Sampat Pal" who founded the 'Gulabi Gang'.
They are collecting funds for Gulabi Gang and helping them grow internationally.
for more Information visit: http://www.gulabigang.org/

India Partners

1. Vigyan Shiksha Kendra, Atarra (Banda)
VSK founded in 1973 by a group of scientists led by Dr. Bharatendu Prakash of Banda district( then at I.I.T.Kanpur), has been active all these thirty five years pursuing its concerns. VSK has encouraged many youths to start their own organizations which number more than twenty spread all over Bundelkhand ( UP+MP) and Poorvanchal of U.P. and initiated organization of poor and small farmers in this region.

2. Kriti Sodh Santhan, Mahoba

KSS is non-profitial, non-Governmental civil society organization, which believes in participatory approaches and practices participatory methodologies for the community at large. for more Information visit: http://www.kritiindia.org

3. Prawas , Bundelkhand
Organization: People’s resource & women advocacy society
Venue: District Banda and Chhatarpur region , UP-MP
Administrative Office: Prawas society,1136/14 , Near forest office,civil lines, Banda, Pin code – 210001, Uttar Pradesh
Email: prawasindia@gmail.com, ashishdixit@prawas.org, prawas@live.com
Blog: http://ashish-gadha.blogspot.com
Website: www.prawas.org

Our responsibly and social goal :- Prawas is a non-profitable, on-Governmental civil society, registered under 21 (1860 ) & established in 9 September 2009. This is a group of 9 young professional’s, met in CAPART,new Delhi and then built this youth organization, which led by Mr. Ashish Kumar Sagar .

At present works in the field of climate issues in Bundelkhand area It also work for people’s advocacy through RTI act 2005 and support the social movements for the people’s Rights to food , Jal- Zamin- Jungle with animal’s rights.

If you would like to partner with us. Please Contact Us. or Call us at new Delhi, India: +91 011 4515.781

BUNDELKHAND

Comments

Paradise of Earth Panna national park .

Submitted by B.M.Khan (not verified) on Mon, 2011-07-11 10:12.

Panna is one of the best destination in Bundelkhand

promote tourism destination panna

Submitted by Hotel Taj Khajuraho Panna (not verified) on Sat, 2010-09-18 01:10.

Taj Khajuraho Panna
(A Unit of MPTOP)
(Panna National Park)

Memorable stay experience your good self

ABOUT PANNA
"Panna is located in the north-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh with the headquarters at Panna town. It forms the northern district ofSagar division".
Originally a Gond settlement up to the 13th century, Panna was made the capital by Raja Chhatrasal Bundela. Panna was a part of the new Indian state of Vindhya Pradesh which was merged into Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 1956.
How to Reach The only diamond city of India, Panna has Rolling Meadows dotted with evergreen trees, rocks, hills and forests. Panna is famous for its temples which strike a very fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. With a sanctuary for rare wild life and avifauna and a diamond mine, Panna has been transformed to a city of natural beauty and eternal serenity.
By Air Khajuraho is the nearest airport to Panna (45 km). There is direct air links from khajuraho to New Delhi, Bhopal and few other cities.
By Road A well maintained network of roads link Panna with the rest of the country. Mandla, about 24 km from Panna is the major transportation centre.Distance Chart
(Khajuraho - 45 km,Bhopal - 727 km,Delhi - 889 km,Chennai - 1,761 km,Kolkatta - 1,040 km)
By Rail The nearest Railway station is Satna which is directly linked to Bhopal, Jabalpurand Delhi. The distance between Panna and Satna is only about 70 km.
Main Attraction
Tiger Reserve Panna has been given the Award of Excellence The Best Maintained Tourist Friendly National Park of the Country by the Ministry of Tourism ...
Diamonds Mines Panna in Madhya Pradesh, is the only diamond city of Asia. Visit the Panna mines, the main attraction of Panna and enjoy the diamond tour offered by the MP ...
Ancient Temples Buildings of historical importance include the marble-domed Swami Pran Nath Temple (1795) and Shri Baldeoji Temple....
Shri 5 Padmavatipuri Dham, Panna and its sacred places. Adorned with divine lustre Padmavatipuri Dham is in Panna town at the centre of Vindhyachal in Madhya Pradesh. Moving around in different places along with his disciples Mahamati Prannath reached Panna with a divine message of awakening one's soul. Seeing a desert island he decided to unfurl the flag of Jagani there. He helped the brave king Chhatrasal and adorned him by the title of Maharaja. He remained there for elevan years, and took samadhi inside the dome itself. The place, therefore, is known as the seat of salvation [Muktipitha] or Padmavatipuri Dham.
Description
The Park is situated 25 kms from Khajuraho, a world heritage site which is half an hour drive from Madla Entry Point. Hinouta, the second gate of the Park is 20 kms from Panna town. Khajuraho is the nearest Airstrip which is directly connected to the National Capital, New Delhi. Taxies are available all time from Khajuraho to Panna." The Reserve is open for the visitors for eight months in a year, i.e., from November to June."
There is a ban on diesel vehicles in side the Reserve. The Park does not have transport facility for visitors. Accommodation can be made available in the Park Inspection Huts at Madala & Hinouta (two suits each) on first-come-first-serve basis and on the condition of availability. Guides are available at both the entry points."

• Area: 542.67 Sq.Kms.
• Longitude: 79o45'E-80o09'E
• Latitude: 24o27'N-24o46'N.
• Altitude: 330Mtrs.
• Rainfall: 1100mm.(avg.)
• Temperature: The Mean Temp: Max:45oC & Min:5oC.
Mammals :-
Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wolf, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Hyena, Samber, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chausingha, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Rusty Spotted Cat, Hare, Rattle, Tree Shrew, Gerbil, etc. Avifauna :- About 200 species have been identified which include host of winter migratory birds. Aquatic Animals :- Both maggar and gharial are found in Ken river besides host of fish species, turtles & other.
Endangered Species :-
Tiger, Leopard, Carcal, Four-horned antelope, Indian Wolf, Pangolin, Rusty Spotted Cat, Sloth Bear and Gharial, found in the Park, are included in Schedule I of WPA, 2010.

Season’s Special
Per Night – per couple
(Valid Till 30th June, 2011)

Room American Plan Modified American Plan Continental Plan

Category Single Double Single Double Single Double
INR USD INR USD INR USD INR USD INR USD INR USD

Luxury 2500 3200 2200 3000 1650 2350

**The above rates are on per room per night basis.

Child policy - per night:

Child Age
American Plan
Modified American Plan
Continental Plan

INR
USD
INR
USD
INR
USD

5-12 Years
1000

700

500

Above 12 years
1500

1300

1000

The above rates are inclusive of:-

* Welcome Drink on Arrival.
* Meals according to the Package chosen.
* Visit to wildlife conservation Centre.
* Children up to 5 years free on plan without extra bed sharing parent’s room.
* Additional nights extendable on pro rata basis.
* All applicable Taxes.

Notes:

* INR rates are applicable only for the Indian Nationals.
* American Plan - includes all meals i.e. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
* Modified American Plan - includes Breakfast & Dinner.
* Continental Plan – includes only Breakfast.
* The above mentioned rates are subject to change with out prior information.
* The above rates will not be valid during 15th March 2010 to 30th June 2011.

For Bookings Please Contact

Hotel Taj Khajuraho Panna
Panna Tiger Reserve Distt- Panna
Madhya Pradesh-488001(India)
Ph.91+7732-252583,
Mob-91+9303705070(B.M.Khan)
Mob-91+9424971587(Mr.Anees)
Email-hotelpanna@gmail.com
Web-www.tajkhajurahopanna.com