At your lodge

Home stays and resorts on the Madla belt serve full AP plans — dinner, breakfast, and a packed or early breakfast for morning safaris. Most cooks adapt spice levels and vegetarian/egg options happily; tell us your preferences when you book.

Around Panna town

Simple local restaurants and dhabas serve Bundelkhandi thalis, dal–bafla, bafauri, and roadside tea. Khajuraho (35 km) has a wider restaurant scene if you’re doing the temples loop.

Bundelkhandi specials to try

Dal–bafla — steamed-then-fried wheat balls with dal; the regional comfort plate. Bafauri — steamed lentil-and-spice cakes, perfect with chutney. Local jaggery & chai — morning fuel before the gate opens.