Design | Concept | Experience
Sarai at Toria is situated on the western bank of the Ken stream and is close to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Khajuraho and the Panna National Park. Khajuraho is home to a few Hindu and Jain sanctuaries and was fabricated when the Chandela line managed this district. The sanctuaries are decorated with unpredictably embellished sculptures that mirror the goals of Hinduism and are a significant fascination. The deciduous timberland of Panna National Park is spread a little more than 540 square kilometres, home to a different natural life, and the Madla entrance is just around 2 km from Sarai at Toria. It is an optimal escape for Ajaygarh and Kalinjar too. The entire experience at 'Sarai at Toria' completes the luxury wilderness experience one seeks and is also one of the best resorts in Panna Tiger Reserve. Tourists enjoy safari at Panna National Park & the stay at Saria at Toria adds the cherry on the top to the entire experience.
Sarai at Toria should not be confused with a hotel or a homestay for that matter. It is an amalgamation of the best highlights of a hotel & a homestay. In making the Sarai at Toria additional work has been made to keep it as naturally and socially fitting as could really be expected. This penetrates not just through the style of the interiors, the utilization of building materials, the sun-based power and outside compositional plan, yet in addition through the assistance and food. Renowned as the best place to stay near Panna Tiger Reserve, Sarai at Toria is a natural beauty with a touch of modern outlook.
Let's know the host when in Sarai at Toria!
The property is owned by Dr Raghu Chundawat, one of the world's driving tiger biologists and his better half Joanna Van Gruisen, wildlife photographer, writer and conservationist.
A specialist in large carnivores, Dr Raghu is a conservation biologist.
He did his PhD on the nature of the snow leopard and its prey species in Ladakh and led a novel ten-year concentrate on the biology of the tiger in Panna Tiger Reserve, a dry woodland of Madhya Pradesh. He was a member of the Wildlife Institute of India for a long time and later Conservation Director of the Snow Leopard Trust. He is a writer of an acclaimed book: "The Rise and Fall of the Emerald Tigers - a decade of examination in Panna Tiger Reserve". The BBC Natural History narrative "Tigers of the Emerald Forest" is on the tigers and his work in Panna.
Joanna Van Gruisen was brought up in the UK yet has lived and worked in the subcontinent for almost 40 years. She is a wildlife photographer, essayist and conservationist. She has made and dealt with films covering different wild themes from Sri Lanka to Nepal, Assam, J and K and Rajasthan. Her movies and photos have won worldwide honours and she has contributed wildlife photos and articles on protection issues to numerous public and global distributions.
The entire energy at Sarai at Toria is heavenly. The 8-room accommodation is a work of art offering a relaxing stay all year round. The independent cottages are designed in the traditional village style with thick mud walls, giving an elegant look to the interiors. Sarai at Toria is known as the best resort in Panna Tiger Reserve for a reason that all the cottages are spacious and filled with amenities. Additionally, it is built in a way that balances the heating and cooling inside the room. No tourist leaves uncharmed from Sarai at Toria.
Book your stay with us!
Contact: info@findyoursafari.com or +91 6377716255
Our Packages
Inclusion highlights:
Inclusions
- Stay for 2 nights/3 days
- All Meals
- Daily Evening Tea/Coffee service
- Romantic Dining Experience
- Boat safari at Ken River at dawn/sunset once during the stay
- Walk with the pardhis once during the stay
- Yoga session once during the stay
All package inclusions:
Inclusions
- Stay for 2 nights/3 days
- All Meals
- Daily Evening Tea/Coffee service
- Romantic Dining Experience
- Boat safari at Ken River at dawn/sunset once during the stay
- Walk with the pardhis once during the stay
- Yoga session once during the stay
Room facilities:
- All Meals
- Daily Evening Tea/Coffee service
- Romantic Dining Experience
- Boat safari at Ken River at dawn/sunset once during the stay
- Walk with the pardhis once during the stay
- Yoga session once during the stay
Room policies:
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Reviews and Locations

Location is the key word here!
A blissful getaway
by amba-suhasini k Janury' 2021
A paradise in panna: Stunning location, delicious farm to table food, gorgeous old world rooms and it is right next to the national park. The view and sound of the Ken River while you laze/work/read is so, so soothing.
Small lovely boutique lodge
by Jayensh November' 2020
Lovely lodge run by Joanna n Raghu, most rejuvenated short vacation,artistically designed cottages. Delicious local food followed by lovely desserts. Must go to experience incredible India hospitality.
Must visit place
by N S Rajan November' 2020
Apart from seeing the seeing the tigers we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sarai@Torai. Raghu and Joanna were great hosts and regaled us with anecdotes of the jungle tigers when they were actively involved with the forest administration. The food was delicious and not a single dish was repeated.
Nearest Airport
- Khajuraho: 30.73 km
Nearest Railway Station
- Khajuraho: 44 km
- Satna: 74 km
Cancellation Policy:
- We require a 50% advance deposit to confirm your reservation.
- Full payment must be made 20 days prior to guest arrival.
- Full refund (less bank/card charges/safari booking charges)- Any cancellation received 45 days prior to the arrival date.
- 50% retained- Any cancellation received within 30-15 days prior to the arrival date.
- 100% retained- Any cancellation received within 14-0 days prior to the arrival date.
Terms & Conditions:
- A booking can only be confirmed with a 50% advance deposit and full payment must be made 20 days prior to arrival at the resort.