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