Wildlife Experiences at Mahua Kothi

Wildlife Experiences at Mahua Kothi

Tour Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Private Tour
The furious feline in its umbrageous jungle is what glorifies this tour. The heart of India is abode to some unique and distinctive wildlife. Making a magnificent trip to Bandhavgarh will definitely take you to the lush greenery of the forested regions that are incredibly the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Mahua Kothi or homestead is named after the Mahua tree which is prized and revered in the region. 12 standalone luxury cottages blend into a 45 acre private forest on the periphery of the national park. The guest area overlooks a large grassland where monkeys and birds in vivid colours are a regular feature. The mud cottages or ‘Kutiyas’ are built in the local style of architecture. A bean shaped pool screened by a bamboo thicket and shaded by Mahua trees is perfect for cooling off at midday. The guest areas are housed in a large brick building with deep verandas overlooking a grassland ringed by a forest patch. The dining hall has a large fireplace to keep guests warm during chilly winter evenings. Guests delight in picking fresh vegetables and fruit from the lodge’s private organic gardens for a salad. 
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Tour Highlights

Taking its name from the highest hill in the area, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of tigers in the world. Packed with legends, its rugged jungles of sal trees and thickets of bamboo open out to sunlit grasslands and knolls and hide the ruins of the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort.

Tour Itinerary at Glance

Day 1: Arrive Jabalpur & Drive to Bandhavgarh (230 Km/ 5 Hours)
  • Dinner
Day 2: Bandhavgarhq
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 3: Bandhavgarh
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 4: Bandhavgarh/ Jabalpur (Drive: 230 K/ 5 Hours) & Jabalpur – Onward Destination
  • Breakfast
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

  1. Whats included in this tour
    • All currently applicable taxes, including GST @ 5%
    • Hotels as mentioned or similar
    • 08 Meals as mentioned: (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
    • Transfers by Private transportation
    • Park fees at Bandhavgarh National Park 
    • Shared Safari activities morning and evening at Bandhavgarh National Park as per the itinerary (Subject to park being operational- Afternoon Safari will not be operational on Wednesday of every week and No Safari on Diwali & Holi)
  1. Whats not included in this tour
    • International airfare & departure taxes
    • Insurance & visa fees
    • Tips/gratuities
The tour package booking terms and conditions

Before you book a trip with “Bestway2india.com”- An online trading entity of Bestway Tours and Safaris Pvt Ltd , please take the time to read and understand the booking terms and conditions & additional special conditions which apply to certain trips ,themes and promotional offers. These booking conditions form the basis of your contract with “Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt. Ltd, Suite 403, Suncity Trade Tower, Sector 21, Gurgaon (National Capital Region), Haryana – 122016, (India) , A company incorporated under Indian companies ACT 1956 vide registration number 55-51646

By asking us to confirm your booking, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to read and have read these booking conditions, Essential trip information, Inclusions & Exclusions and cancellation & refund policy and agree to be bound by them.

These booking conditions only apply to holiday arrangements which you book with us on https://www.bestway2india.com (An online trading entity of Bestway Tours & Safaris Pvt Ltd) and which we agree to make , provide, or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions, to “holiday”, “booking”, “contract”, “package”, “tour” or “arrangements” mean such holiday arrangements unless otherwise stated.

Essential Trip Information

  • The prices are Per Person on twin sharing basis.

  • The price is only valid for the mentioned departure date.

  • Please note that smoking is prohibited in public and all parts of the hotels except in designated areas and bedrooms, where smoking is permitted.  Should you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know.  The fulfillment of this request is subject to availability of smoking rooms and is not guaranteed. 

  • Unless specified, check-in at hotels in India is at 14:00 Hrs and check out is at 12:00 Hrs

  • Our liability does not arise in case of Force Majeure (political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc.)

  • Reporting time at the International at the airport is generally 3 hrs prior to departure of the flight.

  • Check-in counters of most flights close approximately 45 minutes before departure and boarding gates close about 15 minutes prior departure.

  • Reporting time at the Domestic airport is generally 2 hrs prior to departure of flight

  • For booking domestic air seats we need names as per passport.

  • Baggage allowance in internal flights with in India is 15 Kg per person 

  • We will be providing transport as per below:-

    • 2 to 3 pax we provide AC Toyota INNOVA SUV
    • 4 to 8 pax we provide AC Tempo Traveler
    • 9 pax to 14 pax we provide AC Mini 18 seater, coach
    • 15 Pax & above we provide 35 seaters deluxe large AC Coach

Booking Deposit, Cancellation and Refund Policy

The following booking deposit and cancellation policy applies. 

Booking Deposit : 15 % of the Tour amount. 

If you cancel the tour the following cancellation policy will apply

Cancellation received 

45 days or more - 15 % including deposit

44 days - 31 Days - 25 % including deposit.  

30 days - 15 days - 50 % including deposit 

14 days or less - 100 % including deposit .  

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  1. Day 1 - Arrive Jabalpur & Drive to Bandhavgarh (230 Km/ 5 Hours)
    Arrival. Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together at the airport and drive to Bandhavgarh. Set among the Vindhya hills of Madhya Pradesh with an area of 168sq miles (437sq km) the park contains a high density of game, including a large number of tigers. This is also the White tiger country. On arrival in Bhandavgarh we check in our Hotel. The remainder of the day is free. 
    Meals Included
    • Dinner
  2. Day 2 - Bandhavgarhq
    Morning safaris start shortly after sunrise. Along with the thrill of tiger tracking is a memorable stop for a picnic breakfast complete with freshly plunged coffee and an assortment of teas. Afternoon safaris last a couple of hours and end at sunset. Bandhavgarh, with one of the highest tiger densities in the country makes for a safari with plenty of action. Guests are kept enthralled as the professionally trained naturalists interpret the jungle calls and read tracks of animals. A big predator on the move makes animals like deer and monkeys sound a warning, resulting in the jungle resounding with various alarm calls. These calls are then used by the naturalist to anticipate movements of the predator. Guests also learn to identify melodious bird song, like those of the Asian Koel, Magpie Robin and the Coppersmith Barbet. However, an unforgettable animal sound that stays long after the safari is done is the deep roar of a tiger either marking territory or calling for a mate.  Please Note: Bandhavgarh National Park is closed from 1st July to 15th October each year. Afternoon safari on Wednesday is closed too.
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  3. Day 3 - Bandhavgarh
    Morning and evening game drives into the park for tiger and other wild life sighting. 
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  4. Day 4 - Bandhavgarh/ Jabalpur (Drive: 230 K/ 5 Hours) & Jabalpur – Onward Destination
    After a memorable wildlife experience, we are driven to Jabalpur airport for our departure to the onward destination
    Meals Included
    • Breakfast
  • - Breakfast
  • - Lunch
  • - Dinner

* DENOTES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES INCLUDED

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this tour — expand any item for details.

  1. 01 Is tipping included and if not, how much should I budget?

    Tips are not included in the tour price and tipping is entirely at your discretion.

  2. 02 Can I book extra nights of hotel accommodation before or after my tour?

    Yes, in most cases we can arrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels. Please contact our Specialist for price information. Please also note that extra accommodations must be booked outside of 30 days of departure.

  3. 03 Who are my travelling companions?

    For privacy reasons, we cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions. However, our tours appeal to a wide range of travelers, most of whom share a traveling passion and a desire to experience these destinations at a grass-roots level. Our tours are conducted in English and so they attract many travelers from Canada, North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

  4. 04 How many people can join a tour?

    We keep our group sizes very flexible. So a group of 7 or a group of 70, we welcome all with the same zeal and fondness.

  5. 05 What are the age restrictions on your tours?

    There are no upper age limits for most of our tours (although for tours under ‘Trekking in the Himalayas’ and ‘Himalayan Panorama’ requires a fit medical condition. For the same, we have a ‘Medical Form’ which is mandatory to be filled by all age groups). For children below the age of 12 years, a parent/guardian should be present. If an assistance is needed, it is to be mentioned at the time of booking. The same will be chargeable.

  6. 06 I'm a single traveler, will I be charged a single supplement?

    All of our trips have a single supplement. The cost and the details vary by trip, so please refer to each tour page for details.

  7. 07 Can you provide me with a list of the hotels we will be staying at?

    We use a variety of hotels en-route and a complete list of hotels is provided for your tour. Hotel voucher of each hotel registered for the tour is shared too.

  8. 08 Can I join a tour late or leave it early?

    It is possible to join a tour late or leave a tour early. Though you would be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult our Specialist before you book your tour.

  9. 09 Are airport transfers included?

    All of our tours include airport transfers and the prices for the same are included in our tour rates.

  10. 10 What type of ground transportation is used on your tours?

    Our ‘General Conditions’ includes the details of all the transports used during the entire service. The details can be found on each individual tour page.

  11. 11 Do your tours include international airfare?

    Travelers arrive from all over the world to begin our tours and it is not possible to include international airfare in our prices. We would be happy to help you arrange flights. Just ask for an air quote when making your booking.

  12. 12 What clothing should I pack for one of your tours?

    We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Our 'General Conditions' includes a suggested packing list and these can be downloaded from each individual tour page. The checklist is tour specific and based upon the experience of our ground staff.

  13. 13 What vaccinations are recommended for this tour?

    It's important that you receive the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for the region you will be visiting. The only one qualified to provide you with this advice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic. Below are the links to a number of websites that contain excellent background information related to travel health issues. Nevertheless, these websites are no substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified medical professional. For Canadian Citizens: www.travel.gc.ca For American Citizens: www.nc.cdc.gov For UK Citizens: www.travelhealthpro.org For Australian Citizens: www.travelvax.com For EU Citizens: www.healthhype.com

     

  14. 14 What is the most appropriate type of luggage to bring?

    We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or a duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases.

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