HorseLand ...Matheran

A quick get away from Mumbai with friends is always welcome...
Bestie arranged for our stay for 2 nights at HorseLand hotel in Matheran...
A fun place to un wind from your hectic schedules...

The ghat area is curvaceous and in some places steep inclines so a bit of caution on the road is adviced... Before you start your drive upwards there are drivers willing to drive your car upto the parking lot at a cost...
Once in parking area be cautious of the touts who surround you to take their horses at a hefty rent for a barely 3 km.stretch... Since you have luggage and are keen to reach your hotel you will settle.
Caution to all... There are e rickshaws available but tbe horsemen will mis guide you regarding the same. At our hotel was informed e ricks charge ₹35 pp
Horse owners charge a king's ransome.
The 4 of us were treated to a holiday by bestie at Horseland hotel Matheran...
our room
reception area
The hotel has a full on entertainment schedule for all ages after sunset ... And a disco set up too after 9.30 pm with lively nos.being played.


our hotel's well stocked bar
someone has escaped detection of the hotel staff...
our room balcony at the hotel...
got 1st class seats in toy train ... ₹330 pp

Time table for e rickshaw
At HorseLand hotel we were treated to unlimited fun and the kitchen staff was excellent even customised food if you will put in a request...

Evenings was fun with un limited lively games for all ages and livlier music to shake a leg too...

Buffet spreads were lavish for both veggies and non veggies...
Desserts2 ,soup,salads, naan,dal rice, 2 types of veggies, 2 non veggie dishes...

As all good things pause till the next time on...
This too we shall repeat...

Comments

  1. Anonymous31 January 2023 at 19:10

    Good one !! Please mention approx hotel rates too...
    Beautiful blog post 💐

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  2. Anonymous31 January 2023 at 22:30

    I love the way you have penned down the post. Addition of room rates etc would help plan better. Thanks

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  3. Anonymous1 February 2023 at 21:17

    The room rates vary from site to site... Would suggest absolutely avoid weekends and bank holidays

    ReplyDelete

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