Bhamdeli Village — Where Tribal India Meets the Jungle at Tadoba

What is Bhamdeli Village?

Bhamdeli is a Gond tribal village on the edge of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve buffer zone in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. IRAI Safari Retreat is directly adjacent — the only luxury eco-resort in Tadoba with this unique positioning.

The Bhamdeli Experience

Village walks — genuine encounters with daily life, traditional crafts and Gond community stories about tigers. Traditional bamboo products and clay pottery. Deep conservation understanding from families who have lived with tigers for generations.

Irai Lake

100 metres from IRAI, Irai Lake sits on the boundary between Bhamdeli and Tadoba buffer zone. Tigers, leopards, crocodiles and 280+ bird species share this lake. Dawn at Irai Lake is one of Tadoba most atmospheric experiences.

TOFT Certified

IRAI is one of fewer than 12 TOFT-certified resorts in India. Every stay supports Bhamdeli community projects.

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