Staying in a busy city can be hectic, to say the least.
Deadlines to meet, assignments to complete, errands to run
— all in the midst of crowded roads and transport — modern
living can be monotonous and even frustrating. No wonder then
that most of us welcome a holiday with open arms. Keeping
this in mind, Mahindra Holidays has planned its latest camping
holiday product, which they have christened Terra. –
Located 16km from Panchgani on the Bhilar – Akhegani road,
between the villages of Ghoteghar and Akhegani, Terra is a hub
of adventure and fun. The thatched-roof canvas tents will seem
immediately appealing to those looking to experience the wild
side of nature (but without the demerits). Equipped with all
necessary amenities (including an attached toilet and bath), the
tent are a great resting place after a day replete with activities.
Speaking of activities, there is really no end to fun-filled things
to do at the Terra campsite. There are a number of adventure
sports you can try your hand at — get into a zorb ball and feel
the thrill running down your spine as it rolls down a slope,
rough it out on a mountain biking tour, defy gravity with a
climbing session, rappel (abseil) your way down a steep slope
or emulate skilful acrobats in a zip lining session. If adventure
activities are not much to your liking, opt for a guided nature
walk — the greenery around is a treat to the eyes. The Terra
experience is great for office trips too, what with specialised
corporate programmes that include a commando course and a
rope course (Burma Bridge, River Crossing, Flying Fox, etc.)
In the evenings, gather around the bonfire and meet other
campers — music and good food add to the experience.
Expert chefs whip up lip-smacking food, including barbeques
that you can enjoy while sitting in the gazebos. You wouldn’t
mind gorging on all that after a day full of calorie-consuming
adventure. Enjoy a deep, peaceful sleep in the tent, and next
day, the adventure can start all over again.
Terra is truly a wonderful and refreshing escapade — don’t be
surprised if you want to keep returning once every few months.
The Panchgani site is the first of many such campsites to come up across the country.
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Make your way to Terra
The five-acre Panchgani campsite, with 10 tents,
is situated just 20km from Blue Country, a Club
Mahindra managed resort. For bookings, call toll-free
number 1800 425 2737 from 9 am to 6.30 pm, Monday
to Fridays, and 9.30 am to 5.30 pm on Saturdays.
Alternately, email us at reservations@terracamps.com
or log on to reservations@terracamps.com
To get to the Panchgani site, you have to take a detour
from Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar road, approximately
five kilometres from Panchgani. Volvo services are
available to and from Mumbai and Thane, and State
Transport (ST) bus services are available to and from
Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Satara, Kolhapur and Mahad.
For those travelling by train, Satara is the closest
station, 55km away. Lohegaon airport, Pune is the
closest airport.
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