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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. The
Lodge sprawls over the 40 acre grounds, just 20 minutes from the
park entrance. The original kothi (homestead) comprises the guest
areas and has been beautifully renovated, and the guest
accommodation is all brand new.
Each of the twelve charming guest suites – or kutiyas (jungle
village huts) – are built in the vernacular style of Central India,
affectionately known as ‘MP Chic’ (MP being the state of Madhya
Pradesh). Each is accessed through private courtyards with shaded
seating and traditional mud floors. Interiors include wooden
shutters, tapered mud coloured walls in lime and earth washes
(finished by hand), open rafters with roughly hewn wooden beams, and
handmade pottery roof tiles. Floors are dressed in katni stone
strips set in lime mortar. Each ensuite bathroom features twin hand
basins, indoor shower, bath and separate w.c. Richly coloured local
textiles, used throughout, are in shades of rust and burnt orange.
Each kutiya features roll-down mats to keep out the early morning
sun, as well as overhead fans and air conditioning.
Guests delight in the yoga amenities provided in a basket (complete
with instructions), as well as traditional Indian games of marbles
and Chaupad. Kettles of boiling water on chulhas (charcoal burners)
are brought out with early morning tea to the kutiyas. Bicycles,
parked in the kutiya courtyards, are an invitation to explore.
Guest Accommodation
Each of the twelve charming suites or kutiyas (jungle village
huts) are built in the vernacular style of Central India. Each
is accessed through private courtyards with shaded seating and
traditional mud floors. Interiors include wooden shutters,
tapered mud coloured walls in lime and earth washes, open
rafters with roughly hewn wooden beams, and handmade pottery
roof tiles. Each ensuite bathroom features twin hand basins,
indoor shower, bath, and separate w.c. Each kutiya features
roll-down mats to keep out the early morning sun, as well as
overhead fans and air conditioning. Guests can also make use of
yoga amenities in a basket (complete with instructions),
traditional Indian games of marbles and Chaupad. Kettles of
boiling water on chulhas (charcoal burners) are brought out with
early morning tea to the kutiyas. Bicycles, parked in the kutiya
courtyards, are an invitation to explore.
Guest Areas
Guest areas boast high ceilings, terracotta floor tiles,
overhead fans, inviting fireplace, and traditional sitting areas
with window seats. The enormous 600 sq ft veranda runs the
length of the building with generous built-in seats for star
gazing. The open kitchen welcomes guests 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.
Mahua Kothi is conveniently situated near major airports:
Khajuraho (230 km) and Jabalpur (190 km), as well as Kanha tiger
reserve (230 km).
From Delhi to Mahua Kothi
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Fly to Khajuraho; the drive from Khajuraho to the Lodge is
approximately 6 hours - 230 km (via Satna)
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Fly to Gwalior; Gwalior to Umaria by train (approximately 12
hours*); and the drive from Umaria to the Lodge is approximately
40 minutes - 30 Km
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Fly to Gwalior; Gwalior to Katni by train (approximately 10
hours*); and the drive from Katni to the Lodge is approximately
2.5 hrs - 75 km
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Fly to Jabalpur; the drive from Jabalpur to the Lodge is
approximately 4 hours - 190 km
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By train to Katni (approximately 13 to 14 hours); the drive from
Katni to the Lodge is approximately 2.5 hrs - 75 km
From Mumbai to Mahua Kothi
Fly to Bhopal; connecting flight from Bhopal to Jabalpur; and
the drive from Jabalpur to the Lodge is approximately 4 hours -
190 km.
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