Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Aajol - The Village Homestay: A Relaxing Weekend Escapade near Mumbai and Pune

A simple and calm place to unwind, Aajol is a place where you can't expect luxuries, yet there is something comforting about this place. It, as I would add, reminds you of your school vacations spent in tranquility of your grandparents home in some village(I would assume Konkan, given the Konkani style accommodation). Aajol as the name itself specifies is something of that standard. Aajol means stay with your grandparents - a stay which you always cherish in your memories. Do not expect luxurious treats and enjoyments! It is a simple place as the name suggests a Homestay, designed and constructed with two simple things in mind - tranquility and happiness.




What you experience at Aajol, is the part that you entirely miss in your day to day city lives and hectic schedules. Just one night of serenity, helps you de-stress and rejuvenate. The place is more like a village beauty yet to be destroyed, surviving with respect of all the odds. Being closer to Adlabs Imagica serves as an additional advantage, if you are planning something of a trip on similar terms. There are not many rooms, so it is advisable to book before visiting. Being located on a mid-hill level, the Aajol property offers a breathtaking view  of the surroundings. It is definitely worth visit during monsoons, given the lush greenery which it envelopes. Being located just next to the expressway, Aajol is easily accessible. The place is maintained well and promises good hospitality.

Accommodation and Facilities at Aajol - The Village Homestay


Aajol - The Village Homestay is a perfect escapade for those who get wary of city lives and prefer spending a weekend in rather rural settings. Aajol is an MTDC approved b&b which provides accommodation in form of Konkani cottages (presently 2 of them), which are built in traditional style and are located on a hill side which offer a splendid view of the valley. Each cottage holds a capacity of 20 persons for a one day capacity and 10 persons for an overnight capacity. Each cottage is spacious, equipped with a double bed and 3 floor beds and attached toilet. Common bathrooms are available too outside the cottages. Facilities include kid's play zone equipped with swings, a dining area, barbeccue, walking trail, housekeeping and car parking. Camping tents are also available on requests.



 Food at Aajol is simple, home-cooked meals cooked in traditional Konkani style.Food served here includes both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian specialties served on request. Meal comprises off Konkani style food and includes fish and chicken, as per request. Non-vegetarian preparations include Chicken sukkha, Prawns sukha and dry fish dishes served with rice roti(bhakari).

Activities at Aajol - The Village Homestay


- Nature Trails

- Sky gazing and star gazing

- Visit to Green House

- Visit to Poultry Farm

- A visit to Adivasi Village

- A visit to Brick Furnace

- Visit to waterfall (only during monsoon)

- Learning natural farming such as rice cultivation or vegetable plantation

- Camp fires

Booking


For rate inquiries and booking please check detail online on Aajol - The Village Homestay

Other Details of Aajol - The Village Homestay


Check In Time - 12 Noon

Check out Time - 10 am




How to Reach Aajol - The Village Homestay


Aajol is easily accessible by road as it is placed right besides the Pune - Mumbai Expressway. To reach Aajol, drive down to Mumbai - Pune Expressway, and exit at Khalapur Toll Plaza, take a sharp right approximately  at 0.5 km on State Highway 9. Take left at the Pali Phata and drive around 3.8 km on the Khopoli Pali Road. Take a right turn at Mirkutwadi which is 100 meter after the Adlabs Imagica and drive around 1.2 km towards Aajol.

If you plan to arrive at Aajol by train, then board a Karjat or Khopoli Train from Mumbai CST(on the Central line), get down at Khopoli and take a auto-rickshaw for Golewadi. You find auto-rickshaws  with seating capacity of 4 or 8, regularly plying to this destination or Adlabs Imagica. They chargeround about INR100 to INR200 for one side journey.

Place of interest near Aajol - The Village Homestay


You can visit Adlabs Imagica which is just 5 minutes drive from Aajol. Lonavla is 8 km from Aajol, and so is Mahad Ganpati. The famous Gagangiri Ashram is 10 km from Aajol andcan also be visited. The Popular Zenith Waterfall in Khopoli is also 8 km from Aajol and is a must visit in monsoon.

Address and Conact Details of Aajol- The Village Homestay


Aajol - The Village Homestay
208, Golewadi,Gorthan Road,
Near Adlab Imagica
Khopoli
Maharashtra, 410203

Email:stay@aajolhomestay.com

Telephone Number: 91 - 9833063990

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