The Kings Lodge team is a talented crew of passionate wildlife and nature enthusiasts who believe in positively impacting our guests, and the planet at large.
Our teams across lodges are drivers of change and progress. They work tirelessly to ensure Pugdundee Safaris impeccable standards of responsible, eco-sustainable tourism model is maintained, while inspiring the local communities.
Our aim is to ensure, the guests who visit us return back home feeling deeply connected with nature. And in turn they are inspired to become ambassadors for wildlife and conservation.
Prasanta leads the Kings Lodge Team, and brings with him over 15 years’ expertise in the Hospitality Sector, which includes African and Indian Safari Lodges, Business Hotels, Island and Hill Resorts.
His vast experience in core operational areas, he has been a hotel administrator for a decade.
Having worked for several reputable hotel chains, Ravi has over 15 years of expertise in the hospitality industry where he primarily worked as a food and beverage team member. Born and raised in Bhopal, he has recently joined our Kings Lodge, Bandhavgarh team, in the capacity of an Assistant Manager, to oversee the operations.
Raju has grown up in Chitwan, Nepal’s favorite Wildlife Destination. Raju is specialized on Birds and very well known for his ability to track the Wild Cats.
His journey with Kings Lodge began in 2014 and since then Bandhavgarh is his second home.
Ramesh calls the Jungle his home, as he was born in Tala in Bandhavgarh and has grown up in the jungles of Bandhavgarh.
He is specialized in Trees and very good at tracking Big Cats. Ramesh brings with him over 12 years of wildlife experience.
Uttam was born and brought up in the heart of Bandhavgarh Jungle. His vast experience of 16 years in wildlife, has helped him immensely in gaining knowledge about local flora and fauna. Observing tigers' behavior over the years, has made him one of the best tiger trackers in Bandhavgarh.
Pratheek was born and brought up in the foothills of Western Ghats of Karnataka. He spent his childhood in this rich biodiversity paradise.
He pursued his Graduation in Forestry from Coorg and continued his passion for wildlife by joining as Naturalist at Pugdundee safaris as his first job at Bandhavgarh .
Nopat is a multi talented chef with 16 years of experience in providing satisfying culinary experience through his range of food.
He has worked with renowned city names in the industry before making a move to a wildlife resort in Bandhavgarh. He likes to pamper our guests with his prowess in international cuisine and doesn't miss a chance to display his passion for Rajasthani cuisine, every now and then.