The Machan

Food and Dining

• Descend down from your treehouse just for meals or opt for in-room dining.
• The retreat offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with a set menu and guests are required to pre-book their meals.
• An à-la-carte snacks menu is also available if you're looking to binge on something.
• The availability of good breakfast at the property is liked by travellers.

Location & Surroundings

The resort's setting amidst the forested hills of Western Ghats makes it perfect for a leisurely getaway. The quaint hill station of Lonavala is at a distance of 18 km from here, while the Morgiri Fort is within 2 km.The Javan Tungi Road offers further connectivity to other sights. Helicopter & road transfers can be arranged on request.More than 50 travellers have liked this property because of its good location.

Property Highlights

• Once at the resort, guests will want to just stay within the premises and explore the natural wonders all around.
• There are plenty of activities arranged by the property to give you a true experience of the wild.
• Additionally, guests are encouraged to rejuvenate and simply relax with spa & yoga sessions.
• Aaranya Spa, the in-house spa, offers a range of Ayurvedic treatments along with Thai, Balinese & Swedish massages. Special therapies for kids are available too.
• While the property does not have an all-year pool, it does have a dam that fills up and doubles up as a natural pool during the monsoons. 
• Wi-Fi and Voice over Wi-Fi is available at a nominal charge for guests keen to be in touch with the outside world.
• The resort's accommodations are classified across 9 categories, namely, Woods, the Cabins, Jungle Machans, Forest Machans, Sunset Machans, Canopy Machans, Heritage Machans, Starlight Machans, and Cocoon Machans.
• The Woods and the Cabins are ground-based cottages designed for adults. 
• The Jungle Machans are for families with older children (12+ years) and have an open-air stand-alone bathtub.
• Accessible through wooden bridges, the Forest Machans are child-friendly, expansive treehouses with bathtub & an open-to-sky shower. 
• Jungle & Forest Machan Plus units offer additional spaces like a loft area, and its own private sit-out and bathroom.
• The Sunset Machans are suites with stunning sunset views, a loft with additional bed & two en-suite bathrooms.
• Set among the treetops, the adults-only Canopy Machans have a hammock and bathtub on the private deck. 
• The Heritage Machan is a huge multiple-level treehouse with 4 bedrooms, a viewing deck & 3 bathrooms. 
• The Starlight Machan has delightful features like a private pool, a deck with a retractable roof, and an outdoor rain shower & bathtub. 
• The Cocoons are upscale, adults-only spaces with heated pools & 2 bedrooms. 
• All accommodation units feature master bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, a private deck as well as amenities like solar & wind-powered air-conditioning units, Wi-Fi, and electronic safe deposit boxes.  

Activities & Nearby Attractions

• There is much that you can do & enjoy within the property.
• The lack of a TV in each accommodation units ensure a distraction-free experience where guests can simply immerse themselves in the wild.
• Activities & experiences complimentary with your stay include art & craft activities for kids, yoga & meditation sessions, and wildlife documentary screenings.   
• In addition to these, guests can opt for paid activities like Nature Trail Treks with Sunsets, Japanese art of Forest Bathing, Treks to Morgiri, Stargazing Sessions, Birdwatching, Private Bonfire, and Night Walks.

How to Reach the Property

Pune International Airport is located 86.4 km away from The Machan Lonavala, while the Lonavala Railway Station is approximately 17.4 km away.