Jungle Camps India Wins Prestigious John Wakefield Memorial Award for Most Inspirational Eco Lodge of the Year 2024
Jungle Camps India Limited (“JCIL” or “The Company”), one of the premier experiential ecological hospitality groups in India, is pleased to announce that its eco lodge, Kanha Jungle Camp, situated at Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh has been honoured with the John Wakefield Memorial Award for Most Inspirational Eco Lodge of the Year 2024. This prestigious award recognizes lodges that provide exceptional nature-based experiences for visitors in India and Nepal. TOFT’s PUG & FOOTPRINT is known for its commitment to all-around excellence, making it an inspiring place to stay.
Kanha Jungle Camps’ recognition with a runner-up position in the category emphasizes JCIL’s commitment to delivering eco-conscious luxury that resonates with modern travellers seeking sustainable and immersive experiences. With a strong focus on ecological conservation and community engagement, the company has set benchmarks for excellence in ecotourism.
Kanha Jungle Camp is an eco-luxe resort located near the Mukki Gate, embodying the ethos of sustainable luxury. Set on 30 acres of reforested land, the camp grows its own food and supports the local community in various impactful ways. Infused with the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous Gond and Baiga tribes native to the region, it offers a truly immersive and holistic jungle experience in Kanha.
Sharing his excitement at the achievement, Mr. Gajendra Singh Rathore, Chairman & Managing Director, Jungle Camps India Limited, said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition, which reaffirms our dedication to creating exceptional experiences that are both transformative for our guests and beneficial to the environment. This award inspires us to continue pioneering sustainable hospitality while preserving the natural heritage of India.”
Jungle Camps India Limited is now gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) this week, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The IPO will provide the resources to expand the company’s footprint, enhance its offerings, and solidify JCIL’s position as a leader in the eco-hospitality sector.
JCIL offers exceptionally curated wildlife hospitality experiences to travel enthusiasts in its award-winning properties located at Pench Tiger Reserve, Kanha Tiger Reserve, and Rukhad Buffer Zone of Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh and Tadoba Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. JCIL has received multiple awards for its exceptional hospitality in the past, including the “Best Eco-friendly Hotel” by Madhya Pradesh Tourism (2018). Kanha Jungle Camp and Tadoba Jungle Camp, two of its properties, have been named among TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Small Hotels in India for 2023 and 2024.
TOFTigers and Sanctuary Nature Foundation have combined to bring together the 7th TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Harmony – Fostering Sustainable Wildlife Tourism Through Innovation And Collaboration’. The Awards aim to highlight and reward the very best in the nature tourism field; those individuals, naturalists, businesses, Environment supporters, Wildlife photographers, Wildlife filmmakers, service providers, and community enterprises who are leading the way in wilderness destinations in the Indian subcontinent.
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