Forest Camping Experience Near Lonavala

Story by Tripti Singh

 Rated : 5.0

2018-12-29

I booked the camping site for 19th Dec 2018. We were a group of 3 girls and we were notified that we are the only group coming to the site for 19th Dec (We were a little skeptical knowing that we are going to be the only group). HOW WE REACHED THE CAMPSITE - We reached the Lonavala Station around 11:30 a.m. We had to report to the already given location at 3 p.m. We hired a car from Lonavala station to the location which is 15 minutes from Tiger Point {approx 18 km}. -The manager came to pick up around 3:30 p.m. and we did a 20 minutes trek to the camping site. -The campsite is in the saltar village. For the return, you can either call any hire car (we called the same person who dropped us to the campsite a day earlier) or take a bus. You will have to confirm the timings of the bus beforehand at saltar village. EXPERIENCES OF THE CAMP - the campsite is well-located and the view is exquisite. - the manager and the care-takers(3) were extremely polite. They served us a welcome tea and Maggie and gave us a brief overview of what/where/how of the campsite. The tents were already made for us. - the site has ample space for recreational activities. We played badminton, carrom, archery and a little bit of hammock swaying as well :D - The barbeque and bonfire definitely stole all the thunder. - the dinner was simple and delicious. -the night sky was clear, starry and an almost full moon. Around 2 a.m. it got a little scary @-@ with all the wind and bizarre night sounds. - the ethereal sunrise !!! DONT MISS IT. To summarize it with a metaphor, it was "EVEN MORE FUN THAN A BALL PIT FILLED WITH CANDY!!!!" SUGGESTIONS/TIPS TO THE VISITORS -the place is perfect to click some amazing pictures with gorgeous backgrounds (especially during sunrise). - they provide facility to charge your phones -you can bring your own items like a telescope, speakers etc to personalize your stay (for some items you might need to update the organizers as well). -completely safe for girls. -the washrooms are clean. -you get a full network in your phone. -the organizers are available on phone and WhatsApp. You can call or message them regarding- commute, services, itinerary etc.

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Story by Amrit Kumar

 Rated : 4.0

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Great experience. Very good location. Issue with reaching the site due to absence of proper public transportation. High Tea was not provided and less food for barbecue. Loved the dinner and breakfast though. Tents were good. Games were arranged properly.

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Story by Asmita Gharpure

 Rated : 5.0

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The place is amazing and well organized staff is polite and cooperative. At night, sky full of stars is a feast for nature lovers. Food was simple and delicious. Just loved it.

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Story by Shah

 Rated : 5.0

2018-10-08

We were a group of 8, looking for a true camping site. We had to park our cars at base camp and were escorted up to the camp site. Had to trek about 15 minutes through dense jungle which reminded me of the jungles of Mahabaleshwar. The site is beautiful. What I liked particularly was the excellent toilets and showers which are separate for ladies and gents and in well maintained shipping containers. The food was purely vegetarian which was, for us excellent because our entire group was Brahmins and Gujjus. The night was both exciting and scary because, as it says on the tin, the site is REALLY in the middle of the jungle. The management seemed keen to preserve the forest, so be advised that you can’t make too much noise or create rubbish, which is a good thing. If you are looking for an authentic camping and trekking holiday, there can’t be a better place. The trek to the secret Buddhist caves of Tailbaila is an added attraction for real nature lovers.

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Story by Sayantan Hensh

 Rated : 5.0

2019-01-18

Located in Saltar village. Trek through the forest to the camping site was amazing. Good camping experience, excellent hospitality by staff, food was good.Overall a very good experience.If you are a nature lover,you will definitely like this experience.

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Story by Daksha Johar

 Rated : 5.0

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Seriously camping in the forest the experience was huge, the campsite is well-maintained and maintained cleanliness, the owner and the entire staff were very accommodating and friendly, the local cooked at this camp prepared us with amazing foods, the location of the tents were great and so comfortable, exploring nature was nice as nature surprises us, great storyteller around the campfire with all the group which we met new friends too. I will take the next package from Thrillophilia again.

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Story by Shashi Patel

 Rated : 5.0

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The location of the place was nice, the camp arrangement was wow everything has been taken care of which we are not facing any issues at all with stay, food or fun activities, day and night we are so busy with the group in multiple activities... Bonfire under the stars was great, The facilities and the service were worth appreciating.

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Story by Ayushi Indani

 Rated : 5.0

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Amazing experience

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Story by Tejas kadam

 Rated : 5.0

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it was a awesome trip

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Story by Anuj Niranjan

 Rated : 5.0

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We reached the place late night around 10PM, hence missed the high tea and barbecue. The staff was very helpful and friendly, they came trekking all the way down to take us at the location. Dinner was authentic village delicious food. Location and view in the morning was extremely satisfying. They have some hammocks to chill out. Breakfast was again quite tasty. They also make Maggie and can provide with cold drinks on payment basis. Toilets and clean and usable. I didn’t expect the facilities to be so good.

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