Mahua Kothi Bandhavgarh - A Taj Safari Lodge

Best place for staying and exploring nearby tiger safaris. The whole staff is so well mannered, they make you feel you are the most important person to them. The cottages are super luxurious, with all the amenities. Housekeeping is super efficient. Every time you go out, when you are back, your cottages are done up, special thanks to Bholaram and team, the team who was taking care of housekeeping The food served was all so yummy, the local delicacies, including the pickles,are served with a smile. Chef Rahul and Chef Nassir and Chef Sanat left no stone unturned to see that the best food is served in best of the ambience and environment Bonfire dinner and poolside candle light dinner were so beautiful, unforgettable experiences. Thank you Nilesh, Brijesh, Pramod and Rampal Ji for facilitating everything possible. We came back with an experience of a lifetime. The Taj group has lived up to and has exceeded our expectations in Mahua Kothi, Bandhavgarh. Rajkishore ji is an exceptional naturalist who took us to our three safaris and we were able to have a memorable and exciting tiger sighting, unforgettable experiences. Thank you Rajkishore ji Our sincere thanks to the team Mahua Kothi Rampal Singh, Pramod, Nilesh, Brijesh, Bhola Ram, Rajkishore,Keshav, Rahul, Nasser, Sanat Ji for making our stay with you so memorable for ever

The resort is located in the wilderness.Had an excellent stay. All staff were nice and cooperative, special mention to our Chef Mr. Satan for delicious meals and Mr. Kul for insights into local fauna.Rooms were good.We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.

I had decided to spend my 50th birthday with my family at Mahua Kothi Badhavgarh and I was not disappointed. Even though it rained pretty much the whole time and we could not travel much, it felt like we were at home and were well taken care of. We had booked 8 rooms so we were pretty much the only people there. All the people at the hotel took good care of us especially our parents who had dietary needs. The whole property is so beautiful that we didn't miss the outside world. When it came time for us to leave, we didn't want to leave. Most of us wanted to extend our stay but the real world was calling us. Due to this experience, as an extended family, we made a pact to take this kind of excursion once every year. I thank Mr. Brajesh Saklani and his team for an excellent experience all the way from planning the trip to the final execution. This is why I am a frequent visitor of Taj properties.

My stay was blissful and relaxing at this stunning, exclusive property. The super friendly staff fulfills every wish, and the amazing, spacious cottages are thoughtfully decorated. The lodge offers a private, exclusive feel, is situated in a breathtaking landscape and is only a short drive away from all different national park zones.

Our time at Mahua Kothi was a dream come true! Ashish was an excellent guide, helping us to understand the trees, birds, flowers and other natural wonders all around us. We saw two tigers which was amazing (especially since they were very near to our jeep). The whole staff was welcoming, helpful and a joy to be around. Dinner spots under the stars, under the bamboo, and out by the field were memorable. I would have loved to have stayed a week, not just the three nights we were there.

My parents (mid-60s) and I (mid-30s) had an amazing stay at the Taj at Bandhavgarh. The best part was the staff and how hard they worked to make it special. They served us dinner in different parts of the hotel so we could have different experiences. The rooms were nice and well maintained. The staff including Keshu were so eager to please. We had a great safari guide named Ashish. The safari drive times are much longer than other safaris I've been on and Ashish made the time pass easily by interacting with all our questions, explaining the wildlife, plant life, and teaching us as much or as little as we wanted to know about the birds. The food was also tasty and the head chef (I think his name began with an R) was interesting to talk to and wanted us to have a nice time. In the park, we saw lots of great animals and had a wonderful time. We saw tigers here as well as at other lodges, but our experience at the Taj was the best because of how wonderful the staff was.

We stayed here for three nights and had a wonderful stay. The accommodation is "slightly rustic" but fits in nicely with the jungle location. The room was comfortable and is well equipped - the lack of a television was not an issue but perhaps the management would give consideration of providing internet access in the rooms. The house keeping was excellent and the room was cleaned and refreshed every time we went out. All the staff were friendly and helpful but some stood out and need to be mentioned. Munshi and Promod who are the butlers were caring and welcoming. They ensured that we were always comfortable and safe. Chef Rahul produced some superb food and always ensured that our palates were catered for. Bhola Ram is a very good waiter and ensured that we were well fed - sometimes too well fed! Priyanka, the naturalist is clearly passionate about the jungle and her enthusiasm kept us going through 4 safaris. She got us two tiger sightings - one of which is probably the best we have had in our very many visits to the Indian Tiger Reserves. Apart from the tigers she kept us well informed of the flora and fauna of the forest- her knowledge is remarkable. Like all organisations the ethos of the place is directed by the senior management and Brijesh Saklani has certainly achieved this. He had a very visible presence and spent a lot of time interacting with the guests. We did have an issue during our stay but he dealt with it - showing empathy and understanding. Things do go wrong at times but it is how these are resolved that is important and for that we are grateful All in all it was an excellent stay and we will certainly be happy to return.

The mud huts were fantastic, just no WIFI, but very quiet and well appointed. The food was excellent and worth the visit to see so many wild animals in their habitat. The people are wonderful and very helpful. Highly suggest the visit to anyone who loves animals!

We, group of 8 family members, stayed at Maha Kothi for 3 nights, end of Jan,2024. This was the first time majority of us had stayed in a Taj Safari property and we were simply blown away by the warmth and service of the people there. We were welcomed by all the primary staff on arrival. Chef Rahul, Sanat and Ramswarup took care of all our dietary needs and pampered us with delicious dishes. We were surprised with awesome birthday cakes as 3 of us celebrated birthdays during our stay there. Keshu, Pramod, Munshi and Bhola were the butler team assigned to help us and were there every time we needed anything. We had 4 kutiyas and the housekeeping staff did a great job of cleaning,maintaining, drawing baths etc. They were our invisible helping hands. Our rooms were decorated to mark our birthdays. We were provided hot water bottles and blankets for our morning safari which was welcome as it was quite chilly. Our naturalists were Anurag and Priyanka and it was very evident that they were quite knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area. Although, we didn’t spot any tigers, we spotted other animals and birds and it was an enjoyable safari each time. A few of us used the SPA facility for massages and the local masseuse were really good. Kanchan ( front desk) and Brijesh (manager) coordinated it. The campus is serene and we spent some hours relaxing in the veranda, playing games by the fireplace. Each night, the dinner was set up in an outdoor area that was kept a surprise. This really was highlight of our stay. Many thanks to all the staff for making out stay memorable!! Special thanks to Brijesh for providing us with extra car for our journey back to Jabalpur.