Zuper Stays Villa,, Lonavala, Maharashtra

The hill station of Lonavala in the state of Maharashtra has many options for accommodations, be it Hotels, Resorts, Private Bungalows and Luxurious Villas to choose from. Zuper Stays Group provides for two super elegant and top-class private villas on rent:-

1. Downing Street by Zuper Stays @ 

            ₹ 12,000 per night

Located about 4.4 km from Bhushi Dam.

2. The Manor By Zuper Stays @ ₹ 19,000 per night

Located about 2 km from the centre of the hill station.

Conditions apply

1. Tax Exclusive

2. Meals not included

3. Tariff subject to change on weekends, holidays etc at the discretion of the management.

4. Deluxe and Premium meal plans available to choose from.

5. Refundable damage deposit of ₹ 5000 

6. Discount schemes and offers available

   

Both the villas are located at two different locations in Lonavala, but share common facilities and amenities that go with such high - end luxury accommodation. Each consists of 3BHK, gardens, terrace, lawns, a living room and a dining area with a fully equipped kitchen. The views and ambience of both the places is peaceful and tranquil. There are many games and activities to unwind along with swimming pools. 

Property Facilities and Amenities

Spa 

Trained Caretakers

Swimming Pool

Equipped Kitchen

Dining Area

Washing machine

Car Parking

Pets Allowed

Pet Bowls 

Pet Baskets 

Non-smoking Floors

Designated Smoking areas

Inhouse Dining

Room Service- Limited Service

Swimming Pool

Indoor Pool - Heated

Porter / Bell Service

Concierge Desk

Recreation Facilities

Vending Machines

Wheelchair Accessible

Wifi Access

Biotique toiletries

Top rated LINEN

Sanitization as per WHO guidelines

Refrigerator

CCTV Guarded Premises

Television + Amazon Fire Stick

Cable Channels

Bonfire & BBQ (On Request)

Picnic area

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

Garden

Shared lounge / TV area

Shuttle service 

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Car Rentals

Invoice provided

Express check-in / check out

Private check-in / check out

Luggage storage

24-hours front desk

Cleaning services

Daily housekeeping

Ironing service

Dry cleaning

Fire extinguishers

CCTV in common areas

24-hour security

Check In - 2:00 p.m.

Check Out - 11:00 a.m.

Events and Celebrations

1. Pool Parties

2. Pre-Wedding Shoots and Functions

3. Birthday s

4. Pet Birthdays

5. Anniversaries

6. Bachelorette Parties

7. Corporate Getaways

   
   
   

Professional Event Management team will provide for all facilities such as hard beverages, soft drinks, customized meals, music, dance and DJ, Decor as per theme and handle all logistics and staff support.

Contact Information : 

Addresses 

1. The Manor

Kune Village, Khandala, Kune N.m, Lonavla, Maharashtra 410405

2. Downing Street

Arsiwala Compound, Frichley Hill Rd, near Fariyas Hotel, Lonavla, Maharashtra 410401 Address

3. Mumbai Office

Joshi Kunj Building, 

Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Rd, 

Bima Gar, Andheri East, 

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Contact Numbers : 

8291601111

+91 8291601111

Email Address : hello@zuperstays.com

Website : www.zuperstays.com

Instagram : @zuperstays

Images : Website and Instagram

Tourist Attractions, Igatpuri, Maharashtra

 Here is a list of the must-see places in Igatpuri:-

1. Kalsubai peak - At a height of 5400 feet, it is the highest peak in the state of Maharashtra. It blooms with a thousand flowers in the monsoon. A trekking paradise with very tricky trails that present a challenge to even the experienced trekker. 

   
   
   

2. Dhammagiri Meditation centre - An International centre that offers 10 day free residential courses in Vipassana technique of meditation.

3. Myanmar Gate - Entrance to the Dhammagiri Math, built in the architectural style of Thailand. Very popular place for tourists and photographers due to its beauty.

4. Bhatsa river valley - It lies at the end of the Thal ghat, in the basin of the majestic Bhatsa river. It is covered with lush green vegetation. It's rock formations are excellent for rock climbers. The trekking trails are scenic and full of natural beauty.

5. Arthur Lake - It is formed by the Pravara river in the Bhandardara region. It's a huge, placid lake that looks like a glittering jewel amidst the dense greenery surrounding it.

6. Amrutheshwara Temple - 9 th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva,it is situated by the banks of the holy Pravara river. Built in the Hemadpanthi style,it is a beautiful rock carved temple and is maintained by the ASI ( Archeology Survey of India ).

   
   
   

7. Ghantadevi Mandir - Ghantadevi is believed to be the protector of the ghats. It is a very popular Hindu pilgrimage site. With a spectacular backdrop of Durvar, Harihar, Trimak and Utvad peaks, it is a very beautiful sight. Adding to its beauty is the Tringalwadi fort.

8. Tringalwadi fort - Built in the 10th century, situated at a height of 3000 feet, just behind the Ghantadevi Mandir, this fort is much preferred by the trekking enthusiasts. 

   
   
   

9. Girisagar Waterfall - A majestic waterfall near the picturesque Bhavali dam. It offers misty fogs, lush greenery and many waterfalls in the monsoon. 

10. Camel Valley - Located just a few metres from the scenic Bhatsa river valley, Camel valley offers everything that a monsoon lover expects ; lush greenery, a 1000 feet roaring waterfall,many small waterfalls, natural beauty to gladden the hearts of nature lovers and photographers alike. It also offers water-based adventure activities like river rafting and river crossing.  

11. Bitangad trek - A hill fort situated at an elevation of 3500 feet. The top provides a picturesque view of the whole of the Sahyadri ranges. This peak is quite a popular spot for overnight camping. 

12. Kulangadd trek - It is the biggest hill fort in the state of Maharashtra, situated at a height of 4800 feet. The top provides amazing scenic views of the surrounding peaks of Kalsubai, Naneghat, Dhakoba among others. The trek up to the top of the fort is very challenging 

13. The five waterfalls - A very popular picnic spot with not one, not two but five waterfalls one below the other, it is accessible across the railway line on the Ghantadevi Mandir road. 

14. Sandhan Valley - Also referred to as Maharashtra's Grand Canyon,it is an amalgamation of both a valley and a canyon making it a perfect trekking route. Many outdoor activities are available here.

15.  Bhavali dam - A very serene and a calm place to spend some time watching the sunset and the surrounding natural beauty. It is preferred as a picnic place and for the purpose of nature photography. It is built on the Darana river which is a tributary of river Godavari.

16. Vihigaon waterfall - Just 12 km from Igatpuri, it is a 120 feet high waterfall full of natural beauty with the dense surrounding woods that provide scenic  hiking routes to the waterfall. Adventure sports like rappelling are available here.

17. Kasara ghat - Also called Thal ghat, it is a mountain pass that links Mumbai and Nashik. Situated at a height of 585 metres, it is full of lush green hills, enchanting natural beauty that attracts nature lovers and adventure seekers.

18. Igatpuri cemetery - To the North of the town, on a hillock is the Igatpuri cemetery that has graves of soldiers who died fighting the great war.

Pictures , courtesy - Wikipedia

MTDC, Maharastra

MTDC stands for Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation which is a government body / agency involved with the development of tourism in the state. It has been established according to the Companies Act of 1956.

Formation Year -  1975

Head Office - 4 th Floor, 

                       Apeejay House, 

                       Dinshaw Vachha Road, 

                       Mumbai - 400 020

                       Maharashtra, 

                       India 

Regional Offices - Amravati, Aurangabad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg

Social Media  - 

Instagram - @hellomtdc

Twitter - @HelloMTDC

Facebook - Hello MTDC 

MTDC Units - 55

MTDC Units break up as per location -

1. Aquatic Sports

2. Beaches

3. Hill Stations

4. Heritage Destinations

5. Nature and Wildlife Destinations

6. Unique Experiences

The ministeries in charge of MTDC are 

• Minister of Tourism, Protocol, Environment and Climate change 

• Minister of State for Tourism, Industries, Protocol, Information, PR, Sports and Youth Welfare, Law and Judiciary, Horticulture and Mining

• Principal Secretary,

Tourism and Cultural affairs 

Types of Accommodations at MTDC Resorts, Hotels, Motels etc -

Standard Room AC, Standard room non AC, Special Room AC, Special room non AC,

VIP Suites AC, Group stays, Group Accomodation, Royal family rooms AC, 

Deluxe AC, Family AC, Family non AC, 

Deluxe non AC,  Lakeview Premium Suite, Deluxe Suite AC Lakeside Cottages non AC, Executive rooms AC, Executive rooms non AC, Sea View Super Deluxe AC, Sea View Cottages, Premium Suite AC, Economy rooms, Cottage Rooms, Family Suites, Honeymoon Suite AC,  Heritage Sites AC,  VIP AC, Writers Suite AC, Special executive Cottage AC, Deluxe Cottages, Executive Cottages, Special Suites AC, Special Suites Non AC, Garden Room AC, Garden Room non AC, Deluxe cottages AC, Deluxe Cottages non AC, Honeymoon Suites AC etc.

The aim of MTDC is the development, promotion  and maintenance of various tourist locations all over the State of Maharashtra.

Accordingly the organization has numerous resorts and hotels all over the state; be it its pristine beaches, scenic hill stations, various historical and ancient heritage destinations, forest reserves and wildlife sanctuaries among others. 

The accommodations are location specific and thus include Lake View, Valley Views and Sea View rooms, Cottages etc to provide their guests a unique and unforgettable experience while visiting the places 

The accommodations also have food services snd canteens that provide breakfasts, lunch, dinner, tea and coffee.

To promote the unique culture and history of the State and to showcase them, MTDC is involved in holding and arranging many events and festivals that are again region and location specific. 

These include The Sanskruti Arts Festival Upvan held in Thane in collaboration with TMC ( Thane Municipal Corporation ), The Kala Ghoda Festival in Mumbai etc.

The festivals and events involve contributions and collabration with various corporations and attract many sponsors.  

Recommeded Reading - List of MTDC accomodations across the State.

Image - wikipedia

Visit mtdchotels  and mtdc.co website for more information

Igatpuri, Maharashtra

District - Nashik

Elevation - 600 metres / 1968.5 feet

Area - 15 sq.km.

Population - 31,572 as per 2011 Census

Languages Spoken - Marathi, Hindi and English 

Distance from - 

• Nashik - 45 km

•  Mumbai - 130 km

• Kasara - 19.7 km

• Pune - 254 km

How to reach -

• C.S.T to Kasara via the Mumbai Suburban Local trains, with Kasara being the last station. Buses and cabs are available to complete the rest of the journey by road.

• Igatpuri station is well connected to all major stations like Mumbai, Guwahati,New Delhi, Howrah etc 

By road - Mumbai - Agra NH - 3

When to visit - 

• June to September ( Monsoon season )

• December and January ( Winter season )

Where to stay :- Budget hotels, holiday homes, Luxury hotels, Resorts, Villas, Spas, Bungalows, Campsites

Popular for :-

• Trekking expeditions

• Rock climbing

• Rappelling 

• Water sports and camping 

• Vipassana meditation centre

• Natural beauty and pleasant climate

• Historical forts dating back to the Satavahanas

• Temples 

• Waterfalls, Rivers, dams, mountains and valleys

• Weekend getaway for families, couples and youngsters alike

Nestled in the western ghats of  Sahyadri ranges, surrounded by majestic mountains, with the highest peak in Maharashtra, Mt Kalsubai in the backdrop, Igatpuri is a very popular hill station and a vacation spot in the state of Maharashtra.

It is truly blessed with natural beauty in the form of mountains, valleys, ghats, rivers, dams, lakes, waterfalls, historical forts, lush and dense forests, varied flora and fauna.

In fact, Igatpuri station itself can be considered as a  tourist attraction due it being surrounded by mountains, scenic beauty and not to forget that its Batata Vada and pav as also idlis are famous for their delicious taste. 

Apart from the natural beauty, pleasant and cool climate, and a number of superb tourist places, Igatpuri is very famous for Dhammagiri, an International Vipassana Centre for learning meditation as per the teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha. It attracts thousands of disciples in a year. 

The other popular attractions are the trekking and hiking routes that are a challenge for both the novice and the experienced trekker and the adventure junkies.

Follow up post - List of tourist attractions in Igatpuri 

Dhammagiri Picture source - nashik.gov.in