A Short Drive to Lavasa - Pics of Lavasa Valley

emkay456 · 8th January 2009, 18:08

I mailed the lodge authorities. It costs Rs 2500 per day for a room ( 2 persons ). Food costs in the region of Rs 200-300 per plate.

Technocrat · 8th January 2009, 18:21

The Resort works on the the basisi on cancellations i.e. they are still not open for public & always have people who are related to development projects in Lavasa staying.
So if there is any cancellation for period which you want to stay at the resort they will give you the booking.

rudrah · 8th January 2009, 18:33

But what if I just want to visit for a day picnic like and not wish to stay at resort! Is that possible?

Do i've to inform them in adv? Any charges for just a normal visit?

Technocrat · 8th January 2009, 18:56

Yes you can go there just like that, Like I said they only allow 100 cars per day as of Today. You can tell them that you are there for sales inquiry

No charges

rudrah · 8th January 2009, 19:00

Thanks much

isldhn · 27th January 2009, 15:18

I know this is OT, but how is this place for investment purpose. I think HCC is a good constructions company and coming up with this development project for the first time. Do you think its got enough moolah to pull this thing off. How has the project been selling so far?

amitsingh08 · 10th June 2009, 16:44

@Technocrat - thanks for sharing all the pics.

I was contemplating spending a night at Lavasa, but it seems like there isnt anything to do. Entertainment only includes some water sports, and 1 restaurant.

Is my assumption correct? Is there any market-buzz, tourists etc?

Thanks

muralisk · 10th June 2009, 16:48

Wow. Awesome place. Nice pictures and I will add this place to my list.

Technocrat · 10th June 2009, 16:48

Yes Amit, your understanding is correct, apart from the nice view from hotel/restaurant & water sports there isn't much as of now to enjoy there.

pabheda · 5th August 2009, 18:28

hi guyys i am writting after years , just went through some threads of lavasa so i am curious to go and did booking in Fortune for month end in august. guys can u help me with few query
1 Is there and charges to enter inside , as i have valid booking with me
2 which is the shortest route to reach lavasa is there any way from hinjewadi or any other shortest route,
3 which are nice place to eat inside as i am veg any suggestion
please help me with this 3 query

Rodie09 · 5th August 2009, 18:43

Pabheda,

I am a newbie, so even before my reply gets posted, you may have another one.

here is what i know:

1. There are no charges to enter inside, and nowadays entry is easy - earlier you had to take appointment.
2. Not sure if any other route exists. The Lavasa website suggests the route through Chandni Chowk - Pirangut. Thats a really nice road. You can take my word, you'll enjoy every mile. Been there last weekend only.
3. As far as I know, Ekaant is the only place with a Restaurant there. I may be wrong, but you need to make a booking with them in advance. I doubt if its a Pure Veg place. Fortune must be having good eateries itself.

- When I was there on Sunday, I could see a signboard from a distance which read "Diner". not sure if thats a Restaurant. Its near the lake side apartments near townhall area.

-enjoy.

jaysmokesleaves · 7th August 2009, 11:55

I was there on a weekday couple of weeks ago. The place resembles a ghost town. Only construction workers who leave by 6pm. After that its an ideal location for shooting a horror movie.
Regarding investments at Lavasa. Currently they seem sold out and will be launching the next phase shortly. Few villas upward of 85lakhs are available. The next phase is supposed to have more studios, 1 & 2 BHKs etc including High end residences/villas.
Its a wonderful concept and looks very European. If you invest now, it looks like a very long shot to me 5-10yrs atleast for your investment to mature.

Other than that, right now, its a totally boring place - unless you like ghost towns.

Meer · 7th August 2009, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by pabheda

hi guyys i am writting after years , just went through some threads of lavasa so i am curious to go and did booking in Fortune for month end in august. guys can u help me with few query
1 Is there and charges to enter inside , as i have valid booking with me

No charges. I went there a month back and we could easily go inside till the Fortune hotel. We had food at Ekaant Hotel which IMHO is at a better location than Fortune (overlooking the valley and backwaters). The buffet was costing 400 Rs (service tax extra)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pabheda

2 which is the shortest route to reach lavasa is there any way from hinjewadi or any other shortest route,

Yes, you can go via Hinjewadi but better option is to go via Chandni Chowk. The road is very good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pabheda

3 which are nice place to eat inside as i am veg any suggestion
please help me with this 3 query

Read response to pt 1. I dont have any idea about Fortune though.

pabheda · 8th August 2009, 14:29

thanks friends for your useful input and i will be going through chandni chowk way as suggested by you 2 friends ,
i know lavasa would be a haunted place so i am staying there just for a night and then i will be heading to mahableshwar for 3 days

Sawyer · 8th August 2009, 14:55

The diner at the lakefront has an extensive menu that includes vegetarian items as well. Ekaant has just the buffet. Lol@haunted, personally I love being alone in the hills in the rains, so the place suits me just fine. I get my full quota of people in Pune.

8th January 2009, 18:08	#16
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	I mailed the lodge authorities. It costs Rs 2500 per day for a room ( 2 persons ). Food costs in the region of Rs 200-300 per plate.
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 18:21	#17
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	The Resort works on the the basisi on cancellations i.e. they are still not open for public & always have people who are related to development projects in Lavasa staying. So if there is any cancellation for period which you want to stay at the resort they will give you the booking.
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 18:33	#18
rudrah BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 644 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	But what if I just want to visit for a day picnic like and not wish to stay at resort! Is that possible? Do i've to inform them in adv? Any charges for just a normal visit?
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 18:56	#19
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Yes you can go there just like that, Like I said they only allow 100 cars per day as of Today. You can tell them that you are there for sales inquiry No charges
	() Thanks

8th January 2009, 19:00	#20
rudrah BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 644 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Thanks much
	() Thanks

27th January 2009, 15:18	#21
isldhn BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 285 Thanked: 147 Times	I know this is OT, but how is this place for investment purpose. I think HCC is a good constructions company and coming up with this development project for the first time. Do you think its got enough moolah to pull this thing off. How has the project been selling so far?
	() Thanks

10th June 2009, 16:44	#22
amitsingh08 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 68 Thanked: 6 Times	@Technocrat - thanks for sharing all the pics. I was contemplating spending a night at Lavasa, but it seems like there isnt anything to do. Entertainment only includes some water sports, and 1 restaurant. Is my assumption correct? Is there any market-buzz, tourists etc? Thanks
	() Thanks

10th June 2009, 16:48	#23
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Wow. Awesome place. Nice pictures and I will add this place to my list.
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 18:28	#25
pabheda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 4 Times	hi guyys i am writting after years , just went through some threads of lavasa so i am curious to go and did booking in Fortune for month end in august. guys can u help me with few query 1 Is there and charges to enter inside , as i have valid booking with me 2 which is the shortest route to reach lavasa is there any way from hinjewadi or any other shortest route, 3 which are nice place to eat inside as i am veg any suggestion please help me with this 3 query
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 18:43	#26
Rodie09 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 393 Thanked: 1,352 Times	Pabheda, I am a newbie, so even before my reply gets posted, you may have another one. here is what i know: 1. There are no charges to enter inside, and nowadays entry is easy - earlier you had to take appointment. 2. Not sure if any other route exists. The Lavasa website suggests the route through Chandni Chowk - Pirangut. Thats a really nice road. You can take my word, you'll enjoy every mile. Been there last weekend only. 3. As far as I know, Ekaant is the only place with a Restaurant there. I may be wrong, but you need to make a booking with them in advance. I doubt if its a Pure Veg place. Fortune must be having good eateries itself. - When I was there on Sunday, I could see a signboard from a distance which read "Diner". not sure if thats a Restaurant. Its near the lake side apartments near townhall area. -enjoy.
	() Thanks

7th August 2009, 11:55	#27
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,452 Times	I was there on a weekday couple of weeks ago. The place resembles a ghost town. Only construction workers who leave by 6pm. After that its an ideal location for shooting a horror movie. Regarding investments at Lavasa. Currently they seem sold out and will be launching the next phase shortly. Few villas upward of 85lakhs are available. The next phase is supposed to have more studios, 1 & 2 BHKs etc including High end residences/villas. Its a wonderful concept and looks very European. If you invest now, it looks like a very long shot to me 5-10yrs atleast for your investment to mature. Other than that, right now, its a totally boring place - unless you like ghost towns.
	() Thanks

8th August 2009, 14:29	#29
pabheda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 4 Times	thanks friends for your useful input and i will be going through chandni chowk way as suggested by you 2 friends , i know lavasa would be a haunted place so i am staying there just for a night and then i will be heading to mahableshwar for 3 days
	() Thanks

8th August 2009, 14:55	#30
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	The diner at the lakefront has an extensive menu that includes vegetarian items as well. Ekaant has just the buffet. Lol@haunted, personally I love being alone in the hills in the rains, so the place suits me just fine. I get my full quota of people in Pune.
	() Thanks