Lonvala Pet-friendly Resorts For Weekend Getaways

Nowadays, more and more urban families are keeping pets in their homes. However, a problem arises if they wish to go on an outing for a few days. Either one of the family members has to stay at home, or the pet has to be kept at a relative’s place. Keeping this factor in mind, some resorts have come up with the option of allowing pets in their vicinity. So, it has become possible to carry pets while going for a small holiday.

Lonavala is a popular hill station frequented by many tourists over the weekends or even otherwise. It is situated at a distance of 70 km from Pune. Let us have a look at some popular pet-friendly resorts in Lonavala.

1. Rishikesh Resort
Situated in the Lonavala main market, Rishikesh resort offers 19 well-furnished rooms. The rooms are fairly priced and it serves as a budget accommodation for family as well as leisure travelers. Pets are allowed, though it is the responsibility of the customer if any damage takes place. Nearby sight-seeing spots in Lonavala are Duke’s nose, Rajmachi Fort, Kune Falls, Karla Caves, Bushi Lake, Lohagad Fort and Ryewood Park. In the premises, there are many facilities on offer such as banquet and party hall, a well kept lawn and a swimming pool.

2. Manasi Bungalow
It is the closest that you can get to a home-stay. It is located near Vavlan village in Lonavala. Surrounded by mountains, it is the perfect place to relax and experience nature’s calm. It is a bit secluded from Lonavala city and offers the much needed privacy and serenity. It also has its own lawn, which is perfect to take a stroll or just sit back and relax. There are many flowers blooming in the lawns, thus attracting a variety of bird species. Some of the other facilities offered by the resort are car renting, bonfire, personal cook and also the option of personally cooking the food. Pets can be brought here. The lawn can serve as a playground for both the pets as well as small kids.

3. Captans Resort
Captans Resort is a popular resort located just behind the Tungarli Lake and in close proximity to Rajmachi wildlife sanctuary in Lonavala. Its close proximity to nature makes it as an ideal retreat for those undertaking treks or wanting to be in company of the wilderness. There are a variety of rooms to choose from; deluxe, super deluxe, suites and even cottages. There are facilities like a pool table, a library and an audio/video DVD collection. There is also a conference hall for business conferences. Thus it caters not only to casual tourists but is also suitable for corporate retreats. It also serves as a corporate training center offering various outdoor activities for team-building and pressure-handling exercises.

This is a heritage hotel located on valley view road, in close proximity to the main market area. It has a total of 30 rooms, with an overnight capacity of 125 people. The in-house restaurant serves pure vegetarian fare. Along with all the basic amenities of a good hotel, it also offers sight-seeing facility. Like other major hotels, it also has a swimming pool. Rates are pretty reasonable. The hotel also arranges for cars on rent.