Ecologically sensitive retreat! A home away home

#BanyanBliss 2 hours from Mumbai and Pune, 24 kms from Khalapur toll on Mumbai- Pune Expressway, 17kms from IMagica #NearIMagica. On a hill, with a 360 degree view of the mountains earth walls vernacular architecture, under a banyan tree, cosy en suite rooms. The price indicated is on double occupancy per night and inclusive of meals - both Veg and Non Veg. Check in for lunch and check out the next day post breakfast is it is a one night stay. For extra guests charges are as indicated in the pricing tab. A mountain trek if required is to be paid extra pre arrival. A separate wholesome meal package and barbecue is available at an extra cost which will be provided on request The house is built using recyclable and locally sourced building material and comes with an unhindered view of the mountains, the valley and the river below. The entire property and the surrounding countryside which spans 500 acres. Traditional Indian Board Games, Yoga mats, a well stocked library, outdoor tents for those wanting to experience a night under the sky, hammocks and long walks to quaint rural hamlets. As often as guests wish us to. The team on site are available through the day and present for all meals Tranquillity. A great place to digitally, mentally and physically unwind for a weekend or longer at an unhurried, languid pace, live in a quaint village set amongst rice fields with only the sound of birds chirping in the day and a view of the clear night sky and stars on a moonlit night. Trekking up the hill, monsoon walk to the river, streams and waterfall, star gazing on clear summer nights are activities to look forward to. Yes. Local transport is easily available including auto rickshaws and local buses if guests wish to experience it. For guests arriving by train on the Central line from Mumbai a vehicle from the village can be arranged at an extra cost. A days advance notice is required. Pick up will be from Lowjee station, one station before Khopoli. A return drop to Khooli can also be arranged Check in is 12 PM for lunch and check out at 11AM post breakfast. We encourage self service and participative living. We have a fixed menu and unless guests are specifically allergic to any foods and inform us at least a week before arrival, no changes are possible on the menu. Meal timings are 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm. Dinner 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm, bed tea 7.00 am and breakfast from 8.00 am to 9.30 am. Check out is post breakfast. Any extension of check out time is dependent on room availability. In case guests wish to have an extended day check out with additional lunch, the cost would be extra and payable at the check out.