Nestled in the vicinity of the breathtaking Bandhavgarh National Park is the first of the Taj Safaris Lodges. The name Mahua Kothi draws inspiration from one of India’s most beautiful trees, the Madhuca Indica, or as it is commonly known, the Mahua or butter tree. Its luscious off-white flowers take centre-stage in many Indian festive rituals, and here, at Mahua Kothi, it is at the centre of many a unique and delightful experience. The lodge sprawls over the 40 acre grounds, around the renowned erstwhile tented camp, Churhat Kothi, the accommodation and facilities of the lodge blend charmingly into the quaint and rustic surroundings.

Mahua Kothi is the first of five Lodges that, in true Taj style, break new ground in the Indian tourism industry. Offering a never-before-experienced Indian wildlife circuit, replete with both adventure and – unlike any safari experience in the country so far – impeccable service and lush luxury.

Mahua Kothi promises an experience that is unconventional, focused on guests’ individual needs and emotions, knowledgeable, sophisticated and innovative.



Address
Mahua Kothi,
Bandhavgarh National Park
Village Tala, District Umaria,
Madhya Pradesh – 484661, India
Tel: 91 7627 265402/14
Fax: 91 7627 265400
Email: mahua.kothi@tajhotels.com

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How to get there
Mahua Kothi is conveniently situated in central Madhya Pradesh, near the major airports of Khajuraho (230 km) and Jabalpur (190 km)

It is also just 230 kms away from the Kanha tiger reserve.

It is easily accessible from the major cities of Delhi and Mumbai, too.

From Delhi
  • Fly to Khajuraho (winter months only), and a 6 hour drive via Satna will get you to the lodge.


  • Fly to Gwalior, take a 12-hour train ride to Umaira, from where a 40 minute drive will get you the lodge.


  • Fly to Gwalior, take a train to Katni (approx. 10 hrs) and drive down to the lodge in 2 1/2 hours. You could also take a train directly to Katni from Delhi (13-14 hours).


  • Fly to Jabalpur, from where the lodge is a 4-hour drive away.


  • *All trains from Delhi stop at Gwalior
From Mumbai
  • Fly to Bhopal and take a connecting flight to Jabalpur, from where the lodge is a 4-hour drive away.
Mahua Kothi: One of the World's Sexiest!
             
A mere 3 months after its grand opening, Taj Hotels • CC Africa's first Indian safari lodge, Mahua Kothi, is already earning worldwide acclaim! This beautiful lodge was included in the UK Sunday Times Hot List (11 February 2007) featuring "the sexiest hotels. The coolest pools. The drop-dead-gorgeous destinations.... and predictions for the peaks of chic in 2007."

Safaris
Have an exciting rendezvous with some of India’s most spectacular wildlife, including, but hardly restricted to, the majestic tiger.
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