A Unique Place and Luxury Homestay
Enjoy Life With Great Moments
Courtyard House is a boutique homestay at Village Patpara, on the edge of Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh. It is the closest lodge to Khatia Gate, the entry point for the Kanha and Kisli core zones. The property is owner-run by Neelesh and Kirty, keeps more than twenty resident naturalists on staff, and arranges tiger safaris, birding drives and buffer walks in-house.
Luxury Homestay.
Situated amidst the pristine forests of Kanha is a quaint courtyard house owned by Neelesh and Kirty – Old Kanha Hoteliers. The enchanting boutique luxury homestay accommodation incorporates traditional ethnic design. The structure encapsulates a touch of British Indian Architecture dating back to the Raj. It absolutely blends with the esoteric surrounds of the tiger land and extols the presence of local tribal settlements.
Courtyard House is set in the confines of enchanting forests at the periphery of the National Park. The super luxury room accommodation offers an awe-inspiring retreat in the lush green woods, pool side settings in the zone of silence. All things good are complemented by personalized care, awesome cuisine and warm ambiance… this makes you more than a lodge occupant.
Closest to Khatia Gate
Under ten minutes to the gate for Kanha and Kisli zones.
12 rooms, total
24 to 30 guests at most, across the whole property.
20+ resident naturalists
Most from villages in and around the Kanha buffer.
In-house safari permits
Zone selection, vehicles and slots handled by the house.
The Rooms
12 Rooms, Named for the Forest Around Them
Luxury Rooms
Garden . king size bed . opens onto the courtyard
Luxury Cottage
Garden . king size bed . faces the garden and pool
Deluxe Cottage
First floor . king size bed . the widest forest view in the house
What You'll Do
Two Drives a Day, and Everything Between Them
Tiger Safari
Core-zone drives through Khatia Gate into Kanha and Kisli, morning and afternoon. Permits, zones and naturalists arranged by the house. → Safari at Kanha
Bird Watching
Well over 300 species. Hornbills in the tall sal, black ibis over the meadow, pitta at the monsoon shoulder, and a strong raptor list. → Birding at Kanha
Yoga
Yoga Practice on the terrace at first light, and guided sessions in the buffer. Three, five and seven-night programmes. → The Yoga Retreat
Also — buffer walks on foot, Baiga and Gond village visits, the Kanha Museum, cycling on the village roads, and a night sky with no light in it for forty kilometres. → Beyond the Safari
The Kitchen
Happy Hunting Grounds
The main dining area (restaurant) is located in the center of the premises. The mahogany table seats ten in the dining hall with more people being accommodated in buffet. But food service is also available under Kanha Sky on starry nights along with bar and camp fire. The day sit-outs, outdoor picnics, river banks are all magnificent venues for savoring the gastronomic delicacies served by our chef. Outdoor picnics keep you amidst the songs of colorful winged creatures.
The finely laid bar by the pool side offers delightful cocktails and premium liquors. The couple's personal chefs keep churning one delightful morsel after another. Fine dine at our elegant hall or on the roof tops with open sky settings and a lively camp fire. Bush Dinner under the Old Banyan Tree is an indescribable feast. Morning Tea in the lawn or under the Mahua Tree is unforgettable.
The central open courtyard is characteristic hub of activities - recreation and relaxation under the open sky. Dinner can be arranged under the starry night sky in the courtyard. The Hindu Tulsi Pot and rose garden engulfed by flowery shrubs creates a cool refreshing ambiance.
Impeccable hospitality, absolute comfort and style make this star property one of the finest in India. As a state of art facility the residents leave no stone unturned to make your stay extremely enjoyable and memorable.
Getting Here
How Close, Exactly
Core-zone safari permits are limited by zone and vehicle, and peak-season slots are gone weeks ahead. Travellers book the hotel first and then discover there is nothing left for their dates. We wrote the guide we wished existed - zones, gates, timings, costs, and honest advice about which months actually deliver sightings.