Get A Feel Of Maharashtra’s Culture And Book A Room At These Wada-Style Properties!

Bored of those routine hotel stays where every room resembles the next? Why not get a taste of Maharashtra's culture while you stay at these traditional wada style resorts and homestays for your next getaway!

Dhepe Wada

wadaIf you want to witness classic Maratha architecture in all its glory, then you must visit Dhepe Wada at Girivan in Mulshi. With 12 heritage rooms, a grand seven column diwan khana and a beautiful five column chowk; Dhepe Wada gets the wada feels just right. You can either spend a day here exploring the wada, plan an overnight stay in one of their luxurious rooms or plan a destination wedding here! Gorgeous wooden doors, arched windows, glass lanterns; this place has everything antique!
Where: Lonavala Road, Girivan
Price: Rs 4000 onwards


Raanjai

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A wada-style stone structure depicting traditional architecture with wooden pillars and panelling; Raanjai is a unique homestay situated in Mulshi, just 20 kms away from Pune. Raanjai is a 2 bedroom single story house which can accommodate upto 8 guests. It also has a well-equipped kitchen where you can whip up your favourite meals or request the caretaker to provide home-cooked delicacies. Our favourite here is the huge terrace overlooking endless greenery on all sides where you can enjoy BBQ and stargazing!
To book, click here.
Price : Rs 4,271/ night

Advait Wada

wada styleAdvait Wada is a wada-style resort situated in our favourite hill-station Mahabaleshwar, at an altitude of 1350 mts. The exterior of the resort is all-things-rustic with stone walls and wooden doors. On the contrary, the interiors of the rooms are modern, plush and luxurious. The resort has a total of four rooms; two with verandahs and two with balconies; all of which give you stunning views of the mountains. And when here don’t forget to partake in the star watching sessions organized by the host!
Where: Plot 88, Near Ramsukh Resorts and Spa, Kshetra, Maharashtra
Price: Rs 3500


Maruti Smruti Bungalow

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Situated in Dapoli, just 450 mts away from the pristine Harnai Beach and 5 kms away from the Murud beach, Madhuri Smriti is a gorgeous rustic bungalow. With stone and brick walls, wooden doors and sloped roof; this house looks just like a wada and has an authentic Konkani feel to it. It is a three bedroom bungalow surrounded by coconut and betel nut plantations from all sides. While here, you can savour assal Konkani fare featuring seafood, bhakris, solkadhi, puran poli and ukadiche modak
Price: Rs 5000

Ananta Villa

wadaLocated in Kamshet, Ananta is a wada-style villa that will make you want to isolate yourself here and never come back! It is a 3-bedroom house with two main villas and a studio cottage that can accommodate upto 9 guests. The sprawling 3-acre property has mango, coconut and jamun plantations. The caretakers will serve you delicious home-cooked meals made with fresh ingredients sourced from Ananta’s backyard! So go ahead and book your stay now!
Where: Kamshet
Cost: Rs 10,500 per night
To book, click here.
*with inputs from Sanaa Nalwalla and Aprajita Vidyarthi

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