FANTASTIC stay! Taj Safari's Mahua Kothi | Bandhavgarh National Park | Luxury Safari | Hotel Review

Indulge in the serene embrace of nature with me at Taj Safari's meticulously crafted sanctuary nestled within the heart of a lush forest.
This haven boasts an unparalleled intimacy, evoking the charm of a quaint village or a tranquil encampment, while seamlessly delivering the world-class amenities and hospitality synonymous with Taj.
Nestled approximately three hours away by road from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh emerges as a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, particularly revered for its tiger sightings. Welcoming visitors from across the globe, this destination beckons explorers to immerse themselves in weeks-long sojourns, eagerly observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitats.
Although my visit didn't yield any tiger sightings, serendipity smiled upon me as I captured the elusive beauty of leopards through my lens. Gratitude fills my heart for the resort's General Manager, a fervent wildlife aficionado, who graciously accompanied us on our safari excursion, sharing his expertise and enriching our experience with remarkable wildlife encounters.
My enchanting stay was made possible through the generosity of American Express India's Taj Gift Vouchers, a perk accessible by enrolling in the Platinum Charge Card program.
0:00 - intro
0:01 - highlights
1:00 - location
3:42 - resort welcome
5:03 - room
14:51 - main lodge / dining area
19:31 - Dinner under the mahua tree
26:25 - tour of the resort grounds
31:02 - nature walk
39:14 - pool
40:28 - breakfast
40:54 - dinner at the rooftop
43:08 - Safari preparations
45:59 - spotting deers
46:15 - Breakfast in the jungle
46:50 - spotting wild boars
46:56 - spotting leopards
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[@AditiShah-oe5ni]

Ohhh Wow what a beautiful video

[@ankitck1329]

Absolutely beautiful video. I have been a regular at Bandhavgarh, but never stayed at Mahua kothi. I was searching for Mahua kothi video before actually making bookings for 1st week of october 2024, stumbled upon your video, i must tell you, you have a very beautiful yet simple way of making videos, which also makes your talent unique. Watching your videos on my 85" TV was like experiencing Mahua kothi and surroundings in real. Keep up the good work. Also if you could enlighten me about American express India's gift vouchers? I too have some discount vouchers from my amex india card. Awaiting you reply.

[@travelmemoir]

Hi, thank you very much for your feedback and I am glad you enjoyed my video. I shot all of the videos on my iPhone. I acquired the amex platinum in 2019 in India, but because I moved to the US I decided to cancel the card in india because INR 70k is very expensive. As a retention bonus, amex offered me about 40,000 worth TAJ vouchers + every birthday they give 10,000 worth TAJ gift vouchers. I combined these two for my stay at Mahua Kothi. The redemption for these though, is not straightforward and you have to call amex and make the reservation over call. The *eligible* rates for redemption are only the hotel rack rates which are typically higher than the discounted direct dates that any free Taj Inner Circle Member can get.

[@mahendrasawarkar8942]

Wow Sir how much did you spend for the night

[@travelmemoir]

I did not spend anything, this was a complimentary stay because I had gift vouchers of about 50,000 rupees from American Express India for using their Platinum charge card