The Mela Kothi – Chambal Safari Lodge - is an oasis of calm and tranquillity nestling in the midst of a sprawling 35 acre heritage plantation, surrounded by family owned farmland. The plantation is part of a much larger area that was used by the Zamindars (feudal Chieftains) of Jarar to conduct their annual cattle fair (Mela).
After decades of neglect, the Mela Kothi and its grounds have been lovingly restored. Ram Pratap Singh and his wife Anu have turned their inheritance into a charming eco-lodge, where their eight year old son Sumer is the 'chief naturalist-in-charge'!

By combining the natural warmth of local homes with the comfort of modern amenities, we have managed to create cosy, eco-friendly accommodation.

The Chambal Safari lodge offers a total of ten rooms. There are eight independent en-suite cottages with private verandahs in the woodland around the restored Mela Kothi. The twin bedded en-suite rooms are comfortable, colourful, airy and spacious. Large windows allow fresh air and natural light into the rooms whilst the sloping roofs with canopies add warmth and charm. We also offer one large bedroom each in the restored Stable Block and in the Mela Kothi.

The Lodge kitchens serve authentic ‘home cooked’ meals with fresh organically grown ingredients. Our cooks have been in the family for generations and our recipes include local specialties that have been fine-tuned over the years.