About
Van Vagdo
History of Van Vagdo –
Van Vagdo isn’t just a place—it’s a living, breathing expression of heart, friendship, and the quiet magic that happens when people come together with a shared dream.
It all began during the stillness of the COVID lockdown, when five friends—teachers by profession—found themselves with time on their hands and a longing to create something meaningful. With schools closed and their usual routines disrupted, they looked inward and toward each other, wondering how to bring their untapped skills to life. Skills like growing vegetables, painting murals, building with their hands, and cooking with soul.
What started as an idea soon became a calling. Instead of waiting for things to return to “normal,” they rolled up their sleeves and began building something from scratch—something that blended their love for the land, their creativity, and their desire to give people a space where they could reconnect with simplicity, nature, and community.
Every house at Van Vagdo was built by them. Every wall painted, every garden planted, every corner crafted carries their imprint. It’s a space born from intention and care—a sanctuary not designed by architects, but by people who simply wanted to build something beautiful together.
And when you stay at Van Vagdo, you feel that. You feel the warmth of the soil they tilled, the comfort of spaces they painted with joy, and the peace that only comes from something made with love, not profit. Van Vagdo is more than a getaway—it’s a quiet revolution in what it means to create, to connect, and to come home to what truly matters.
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Tucked away just 11 km from Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Garudeshwar, Van Vagdo Resort is where peace and adventure come together effortlessly. Surrounded by lush green forests, rocky riverbanks, and the sweet symphony of birds, it offers a rare blend of serenity and thrill.
Wake up to the fragrance of fresh earth, unwind on your private balcony with a garden or mountain view, and let nature soothe your spirit. Whether you’re here to reconnect with yourself or explore the wild, Van Vagdo promises an experience that’s both grounding and uplifting.
Nestled at the foothills of the Devsatra Mountain, in the scenic Satpura Hills of the Vindhyachal range, Vagdo Resort spreads across 8 lush acres, shaded by over one lakh trees.
This natural haven is home to a rich variety of native and exotic trees like teak, banyan, neem, kher, peepal, palas, and khakhra, along with a beautiful mix of medicinal and fruit-bearing trees such as:
- Dragonfruit, Custard Apple, Mango, Jamun, Java Apple, Fig, Ramphal, Litchi, Grape, Mosambi, Almond, Lemon, Cherry (Singapuri)
- As well as unique regional varieties like Lakshmanphal, Chanibor, Jamrukh, Kothu, Bore, Apple Bore, Kachnar, Kamboi, and more.
The resort is not just a botanical delight—it’s alive with the presence of friendly animals and vibrant birds. Here, you’ll often see:
- Rabbits, Ducks, Geese, Peacocks, Turkey, Kadaknath hens, Guinea Fowl, Guinea Pigs, and even colorful Budgerigars and Lovebirds roaming freely around the property.
The skies and trees come alive with the melodies of over 30 species of birds, including:
- Woodpeckers, Cuckoos, Tailorbirds, Bulbuls, Hawks, Quails, Parrots, Bell-ringers, Chibri, Dayad, Sugari, and Sakro,
- Along with local favorites like Dev Chakli, Kherkhatto, Kalkalio, Lavri, Laila, Black Koshi, and Chas.
At Vagdo Resort, nature isn’t just around you—it’s part of your every moment. Whether you’re wandering through the tree-shaded paths or listening to birdsong at dawn, this is a place to reconnect with the earth, with calm, and with yourself.
