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Churhat Kothi, Bandhavgarh

Churhat Kothi is situated just a few minutes drive from the park entrance in Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh - INDIA) at a distance of 6-7 hrs drive from the Khajuraho Airport .The camp is situated in 24 acres of open grassland and meadlow land with a forest surrounding it. The park itself comprises 437 sq. kms. of sal, bamboo and grasslands, teeming with 22 species of mammals and over 250 species of birds.

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.


Safari in Churhat Kothi's
Discover 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 & CCAfrica programme)
Absorb the sights and sounds as you walk through a traditional MP village


Accommodation in Churhat Kothi's
Twelve charming suites or Kutiyas
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