Spread over an area of 35 acres is a unique picnic / weekend destination named Monteria Village in the district of Raigad, State Maharashtra. What is different about this place is that it is a life size replica of a prototype Indian village that takes the visitor to the rural village life right here in the midst of a modern civilization. The village has been constructed to give the city dwellers a glimpse of our country's village life. Hence the construction of houses, shops, and restaurants is keeping in mind the rural architecture. The visitors are welcomed in a traditional way of performing aarti, applying tikka and putting on flower garlands. The food is rustic and totally down to earth, healthy yet delicious in its simplicity. There are farms, lakes, temples, village square, village market, village fair, shops of tailors, bangle sellers, barbers, goldsmiths, potters, carpenters, weavers. The staff is trained to play their roles in the assigned activities and the artisans are genuine where one can learn their skills in the workshops held.The experience includes farming, travelling in a train that takes the visitors around the village and its outskirts. More than 40 activities majorly related to rural life give the visitor a chance to experience first - hand a life different from his own. Folk dances, songs, performances along with a provision for the guests to get clicked in rural costumes by an assigned photographer add to the enjoyment. The staff is trained and courteous. The guides provided are knowledgeable and friendly.
Here is more detailed information about the place.
Distance from Mumbai - 59 km
Distance from Pune - 91 km
Distance from Alibaug - 65 km
Activities
Cave Tunnel with internal waterfalls
Giant Harness Swing
Walks in the Nakshatra Garden
Lakshman Jhula Replica
A swing circle
Modified 'bullet chakda' Ride
Swimming Pool
Hydroponics Polyhouse
Traditional Village games like Lagori, Marbles, Tops, Cycle Tyre Rolling
Rain Dance
Cycling
Cycle Rickshaws
Hammocks
Costume Photo Studio
Farming Course in the Dhanvantari Garden
Village Anand Mela
Village Market
Fish Pond
Balloon Shooting
Rural Folk Songs and Dances
Theatre Performances
Kutchi Bhunga
Kathiyawadi Chakdo
Bamboo Oxy - Park
Wooden Carving Workshop
Khaat ( खाट ) Weavers
Stone and Metal Arts
Tailoring Workshop
Carpentry
Pottery
Barber Shop
Goldsmith Workshop
Mahila Gruh Udyog
Aanganwadi
Monteria Railway Station with Gariyadhar Express Train
Swimming in the Lake
Nukkad Shops selling Ice - Gola, Candy Floss, Raw Mango, Goti soda, Peppermint, Imli, Paan etc
Timing -
Day picnic from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Pricing Structure-
Adult ( Above 12 years of age ) - Entry + meals Rs. 1650 ( inclusive of taxes)
Inclusions : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea-coffee and The Monteria Village Experience
Child ( Below 12 years of age ) - Entry + Meals Rs. 1350 ( inclusive of taxes)
Inclusions : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea-coffee and The Monteria Village Experience
Offers and Group packages available
Contact Information -
Address
Monteria Village
Kalote Mokashi
Khalapur,
District Raigad,
Maharashtra, India.
Contact @ 1800 532 9040
Email Address - reservation@monteriavillage.com
Note -
The place is available for destination weddings, shoots, birthday parties and family get - togethers.
Images - From the website
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