About Waghoba Ecolodge Resort
Waghoba Ecolodge is a resort located near Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra, India. It is designed for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. The resort consists of 16 cottages and focuses on responsible tourism. The developers aimed to transform the previously cultivated land into a deciduous forest and enhance biodiversity through landscape interventions and a biodiversity survey. Local flora and fauna were identified during this process.
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In order to support biodiversity in a semi-arid climate in Waghoba ecolodge resort, a water body was incorporated into the region. The summer temperatures can reach up to 48 degrees Celsius. By utilizing the existing bund and desilting the channels, a lake was created at the entrance of the resort. This lake serves as a storage for rainwater and treated wastewater. Additionally, indigenous plant species were planted to create a green corridor, allowing fauna to approach the lake. As a result, the lake now houses a variety of birds and animals. To cater to enthusiasts and professional wildlife photographers, a lookout hide was included in the design to observe the fauna in their natural habitat. © Lalit Rajoria
The landscape of Todaba offers a range of colors, from gold to dark brown throughout most of the year and green during the monsoons. The architectural interventions in the area have incorporated this color palette by using a combination of local sandstone and stabilized ado...