Resorts around Pune – In Nature's Lap

Pune, considered the cultural capital, is the second largest city in Maharashtra. One look at Pune map reveals that it is conveniently connected to most major Indian cities by rail and road. Besides, there are many direct flights to Pune from various cities. There are many weekend getaways from Pune.

Durshet Forest Lodge

Durshet Forest Lodge is one of the resorts near Pune. It is a sprawling 42-acre property close to the River Amba, which is about 13 km from the industrial town of Khopoli. Pune is about 100 km from the resort, and the driving time is about 1.5 hours. Durshet Forest Lodge offers 27 AC and non-AC rooms, 4 bunkhouses and 8 tents by way of accommodation. It is a popular destination for school picnics, family outings as well as corporate team programs.

The Lodge has indoor/outdoor recreation areas, a dining hall, a swimming pool and lush gardens. Besides, the natural forest, in the midst of which it is located, is replete with teak trees, oaks and flame-of-the-forests. During monsoons, a natural waterfall suddenly appears in the nearby hills.

The activities offered by Durshet Forest Lodge are
?    Campfire and Barbecues
?    Trekking and Nature Trails
?    Climbing wall
?    Kayaking (in monsoons)
?    Bird watching
?    Rappelling
?    Rock climbing
Durshet has turned into a convenient stopover point on the route of the popular white water rafting on the river Kundalika. As it is close to Pune and surrounded by the forest areas of the Sahyadri region, Durshet Forest Lodge is a destination worth considering when planning a weekend getaway from Pune, particularly in the months following monsoon.

Paradise Country

Paradise Country is a resort spread over 15 acres of land in Panshet about 50 km from Pune. The resort is a quiet retreat away from the bustle and pollution of Pune. Paradise Country offers 8 "concept cottages" with a total capacity of around 50 people. One of the cottages, the Kerala cottage, is actually an 80-year old ancestral home transported from Kerala. There are modern studio cottages as well as log cabins with views of Panshet and Varasgaon dams.

Paradise Country resort offers the following facilities and activities:
?    Modern conference facilities for about 65 people, ideal for corporate meetings or training programs
?    Swimming pool with a designated children's area and a large attached deck area
?    Multi-cuisine restaurant and well equipped bar
?    Other outdoor/indoor games.
The entrance of the Paradise Country resorts is an example of an ancient stonework technique called the Roman Paving technique, which uses the Basalt Rock available in this region.