Bharat Mandhyan joins Jungle Camps India as Lodge Manager, to be based at Kanha Jungle Camp

Jungle Camps India (JCI) has announced the appointment of Bharat Mandhyan as Lodge Manager at Kanha Jungle Camp.

About Bharat Mandhyan
- Experience: 30 years in wildlife tourism across Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Pench.
- Career path: Began as a naturalist leading safaris, nature walks, and birding excursions; later expanded into lodge operations including guest services, F&B, housekeeping, training, budgeting, and marketing.
- Conservation work: Collaborated with Forest Department on census activities, eco-development plans, and socio-economic initiatives in Bandhavgarh.
- Skills: Fluent in Hindi and English; strong background in guest engagement and team leadership.
- Interests: Wildlife, trekking, sports, reading, and music.

Role at Kanha Jungle Camp
- Appointed Lodge Manager by Jungle Camps India (JCI).
- Will oversee day-to-day operations, guest experiences, and team management.
- Brings deep knowledge of Central India’s forests and lodge management expertise.

Leadership statement
Gajendra Singh Rathore, CMD of JCI, highlighted Bharat’s unique blend of naturalist insight and managerial experience, noting his long association with Kanha as a major asset to the camp.

This appointment signals JCI’s focus on strengthening wildlife hospitality with conservation-minded leadership. Bharat’s profile bridges authentic forest interpretation with modern lodge operations, which is exactly what discerning eco-tourists look for today.