Anuj's b'day was approaching and I was thinking of a gift for him. Since he is neck deep in his work these days, I thought why not a vacation for him and me.
We have been to this place called The Machan in Lonavala as a part of our honeymoon in July 2014. It is situated in a very remote and secluded location which makes it inaccessible to mobile networks, internet connectivity and an unstable landline connection. No TV is provided either in the resort.
This makes for the best detechnox (detox from technology, as I like to call it). Also, of course no interruptions or interference.
It feels like 1990's again. Playing board games, talking to each other, going for a lazy stroll in the non-stop rain, listening to the chirping birds around, or just staring at the clouds go by in the beautiful green valley (or even enter the room).
This reminds me of the beautiful nature. Last year when we visited Shillong and Cherrapunjee, on our first day at the resort, we were woken up by a loud continuous beep. It was like a fire alarm. Initially we ignored but then we thought if it was really some kind of alarm. Sometime later, it stopped. We came to know from the staff of the resort that it is a bug which makes this loud beep when sunlight falls on it. We later heard the same sound at many places around.
Similarly, here in Machan the first day we heard somebody whistling. But when the whistling was heard almost throughout the day, sometimes loud, sometimes faint and almost in the same tone, we realised it was a bird. Its Malabar whistling thrush. The bird woke me up the next two days at around 5 in the morning. I tried so hard to spot it but couldn't. Anyway, the nature is truly beautiful.
We were excited to get the same room (Forest-3) again this time after 5 years. Not many things had changed at the resort. Which was the best part. Not to sound like I am advertising this place, but this truly is our favourite place to be. We did not take many pictures (Detechnox! Remember!), but posting some of them here.
We have been to this place called The Machan in Lonavala as a part of our honeymoon in July 2014. It is situated in a very remote and secluded location which makes it inaccessible to mobile networks, internet connectivity and an unstable landline connection. No TV is provided either in the resort.
This makes for the best detechnox (detox from technology, as I like to call it). Also, of course no interruptions or interference.
It feels like 1990's again. Playing board games, talking to each other, going for a lazy stroll in the non-stop rain, listening to the chirping birds around, or just staring at the clouds go by in the beautiful green valley (or even enter the room).
This reminds me of the beautiful nature. Last year when we visited Shillong and Cherrapunjee, on our first day at the resort, we were woken up by a loud continuous beep. It was like a fire alarm. Initially we ignored but then we thought if it was really some kind of alarm. Sometime later, it stopped. We came to know from the staff of the resort that it is a bug which makes this loud beep when sunlight falls on it. We later heard the same sound at many places around.
Similarly, here in Machan the first day we heard somebody whistling. But when the whistling was heard almost throughout the day, sometimes loud, sometimes faint and almost in the same tone, we realised it was a bird. Its Malabar whistling thrush. The bird woke me up the next two days at around 5 in the morning. I tried so hard to spot it but couldn't. Anyway, the nature is truly beautiful.
We were excited to get the same room (Forest-3) again this time after 5 years. Not many things had changed at the resort. Which was the best part. Not to sound like I am advertising this place, but this truly is our favourite place to be. We did not take many pictures (Detechnox! Remember!), but posting some of them here.
Us at Bangalore airport. We were enjoying our tea, coffee and doughnut after breakfast when we got the last boarding call from airlines. I guess I am turning into Anuj😟 (for those who know how he likes to rush up things at the last moment)
Soon after we left from Pune airport, we were greeted with a heavy rain
The beautiful highway from Pune to Lonavala especially at this time of the year
Got the same room as last time
I am just a little excited
The things that kept us busy
We had spent a lot of time at this place on our last visit. Not much this time though.
Not just this, we played ludo, snakes & ladders and cards too. I lost at most (not all)
He is being forced by me to look into the camera
Carrying scrabble to room
Back to the room
The bridge that leads to our room
Just posing
The view from the room
Anuj trying to reach his parents on his b'day
Posing again
The resort also planned a little for the b'day
Complements from the resort
One more
View while having breakfast
I liked him sitting there
I wanted to copy his pose, especially when he had wiped the bench dry already
Hmm
The dining place
The bridge to our room from a little far off
Dont want this vacation to end.
 |
| Happy Us |
