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The name Mahua Kothi draws its inspiration from one
of India's most beautiful tress, 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.
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ACCOMMODATION
Mahua Kothi offers 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.
Besides it offers room facilities such as 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.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
Mahua Kothi offer guest area facilities of High ceilings, terracotta floor
tiles, overhead fans, fireplace, and traditional sit areas and window seats
, An enormous 600 sq ft veranda, Beaten Bastar metal and hand-blown
glassware, Huge windows to catch the jungle breeze, Open kitchen that
welcomes guest upon arrival - watch butter being churned, Masala being
grounded by hand, garden fresh vegetables being chopped using traditional
sickles, and Rotis being prepared on a Chulha , Browse peacefully in the
lodge's Safari Shop, idle away the hours in the library, or beat the midday
heat in the swimming pool, Guests arriving early or departing late can
freshen up in the Goings & Comings room
Dining facilities includes Bullock cart breakfast in the Baghiya
(traditional garden), Picnic lunches under the Mahua tree Chowki roof
dinners under a star strewn sky, Moonlit dancing at the lake, Discover fresh
lime, exquisite teas, fine Indian wines and icy cocktails made from the
distilled sap of the Mahua tree.
Safaris offer Discovering the beautiful jungle of Bandhavgarh National Park,
Learn about the rich biodiversity of Central India from a CC Africa trained
naturalist, Travel in comfort in a specially designed Tata open 4x4 safari
vehicle, View tigers whilst riding an elephant, Twice-daily safaris in the
reserve, Tick off Bandhavgarh's ten Star Birds (a unique Taj & CC Africa
programme), Absorb the sights and sounds as you walk through a traditional
MP village.
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