The name Mahua Kothi draws its inspiration from one of India's most beautiful trees, the Madhuca Indica, or as it is commonly known, the Mahua or butter tree. Pronounced ma-hoo-a, this tree with its fleshy off - white flowers plays a central role in festivals and rituals, as the vitamins, minerals and sugar-rich flowers are used in a
number of ways. The twelve charming suites or Kutiyas (jungle village huts) are newly built in the 40 acre grounds of the renowned tented camp formerly known as Churhat Kothi. The original Kothi (homestead) comprising the guest areas remains and has been extensively renovated, but the guest accommodation is all brand new.
Accommodation :
Charming individual Kutiyas built in the vernacular style of Central India
Each is accessed through private courtyards with shaded seating, traditional swings and traditional mud floors
The architectural style is affectionately known as MP chic (MP being the state of Madhya Pradesh)
Wooden shutters, tapered mud-coloured walls (finished by hand) in lime and earth washes, open rafters with roughly-hewn wooden beams, handmade pottery roof tiles, floors dressed in katni stone strips set in lime mortar
Ensuite bathrooms with twin hand basins mounted on a wooden log, indoor shower, bath, separate w.c. and house gowns in traditional MP cloth
Richly coloured local textiles in shades of rust and burnt orange
Roll-down mats to keep the early morning sun out
Ceiling fans and air conditioning]
Built-in seating in yellow situ (local cement screed)
Yoga amenities in a basket (complete with instructions) Traditional Indian games of marbles and Chaupad
Hand-blended natural guest amenities from Jiva Spa - all made from pure Indian herbs and essential oils
In-room Ayurvedic massage
Rose and Khus (Verbena) sherbets and pitchers of iced water for guests to mix themselves
Kettles of boiling water on Chulhas (charcoal burners) are brought out with early morning tea to the Kutiyas
Beautiful terracotta roof that floats over the Kutiya - MP style
Bicycles for every guest parked in the Kutiya courtyards
Guest Area :
Dining :
Safari Experience :
Bandhavgarh National Park :
Nestled amongst the picturesque Satpura hills, this is one of India's most scenic national parks. The dramatic landscape features tropical forests and woodlands, and steep rocky hills with flat grasslands in the valleys below. This forested area is renowned for tiger, leopard, jackal, jungle cat, wild boar, sloth bear, nilghai and sambhar.
Note :
Children are welcome at Mahua Kothi and the Lodge accommodates one triple per Kutiya per night for children under 12 sharing with their parents. Children under 5 regrettably are not able to go on game drives, and children between 5 and 12 only with the permission of the Lodge Manager
Single supplements - no single supplement is charged for the first 2 rooms per booking. Any additional single rooms (over and above the 2 permitted per booking) will be levied with a 50% supplement per person
