Having been avid travellers themselves, Capt. Vikas Gokhale and his wife, Leena understand the subtle nuances of the right kind of stay. No wonder they have chosen just a fantastic location for their house Dala Rooster. About 110 kms away from Pune and 237kms from Mumbai, Panchgani is home to great lush vicinity and waterfalls and makes for a great weekend getaway. Dala Rooster sits on more than 12000 sq feet overlooking the rolling hills of a valley. The home also has a splendid view of the Bhilar waterfalls and Mahu Dam on clear days. With a spacious setting, the home is great for privacy as well as getting acquainted with Panchgani as the Gokhales are well versed with the area since 2005.
Ofcourse, the name of the home gets much curiosity. The house is themed after the Scandinavian coloured rooster. Some of the iconic colours have been used in the house imbibing the Swedish look. The home is great blend of modern facilities and rustic surroundings. A spattering of warm unassuming things like cosy fireplace in the living room, where everyone can gather for a hot cup of tea, is what makes Dala Rooster perfect for the monsoons. Enjoy your stay tucked inside and sipping a hot cuppa, while the rain washes the countryside making it even more verdant.
Capt. Gokhale and Leena have ensured that the guests are absolutely comfortable with facilities like ample parking, cable television, power backup, electronic lockers, a dish washer and washing machine while they subtly introduce great conservation methods like rain water harvesting.
Your stay is bound to be relaxing with the comforts at Dala Rooster and the rolling hills of Panchgani for company.
Pets: Allowed. This is a great one for pet lovers as it is difficult to get pet friendly places in India.
Activities:
- Indoor games like chess and playing cards.
- Panchgani is only about 15 kms from Mahabaleshwar, opening out a host of things one can do. Horse riding and boating is something that the kids really enjoy.
- A theme park called ‘On Wheels’ is only 1.5 kms from the house.
- Paragliding options are available in Panchgani and Capt. Gokhale can guide you as to how one must go about this.
- A golf course and club facilities can be utilised at Mahabaleshwar if you feel like stepping out.
Facilities:
- Ample parking facility.
- Pick and Drop from Mumbai and Pune can be arranged at a separate cost.
- First Aid facilities.