Captans
is an intimate retreat spread over two and a half acres of
Lush greenery in the picturesque Western Ghats perched 2500
feet above sea level. We are close to Lonavla/Khandala
(easily approachable from Mumbai or Pune by the new
expressway or by rail ).
We are situated just beyond the Tungarli Lake, on the
fringe of the beautiful Rajmachi/ Bhimashankar wildlife
sanctuary and the giant Walvan Lake is right in our
backyard. Captans is ideally situated for Treks and jeep
tours to the famous forts of Shivaji set amidst one of the
most amazing scenery in the Ghats. Captans is the perfect
place to explore the traditions of the neighboring Adivasi
tribes.
Our Location makes it easy for the serious wildlife
enthusiasts to view some of the Ghats residents like the
Giant Indian squirrel, the Leopard, civets of varied
species, Languor’s and other primates, with the biggest deer
in India the Sambhar to the smallest the mouse deer plus a
stunning array of flora and fauna. The forests near us host
the most amazing birdlife with the painted spur fowl, the
paradise flycatcher and the Great Pied Hornbills.
We are surrounded by the most amazing vistas and yet we
are nestled away in a nook of the hillside offering total
privacy from the rest of the world.
Our detached and semi detached cottages are very cozy and
are kept to ship shape standards with the most modern
amenities. We also offer tents for those folks who prefer to
get close to nature.
Captans was built and is run by an Ex-Merchant Navy ship
captain, Captain Mohan Chabba. The Captain has a great love
for nature and has been careful to maintain the environment
in his construction of the resort without cutting a single
indigenous tree. He has gone so far as planting 700 Teak and
another 1000 trees of various varieties on his farm to keep
the balance for the wood he has used in the construction of
Captans.
The Captain is an ardent student of Indian religion and
philosophies. His love for such arcane matters has lead him
to move the retreat in a direction aimed at cultivating
spirituality. We offer workshops through the year in the
purist forms of Yoga, Meditation, discussions on Vedanta
(Indian philosophy), Tai Chi and Chi Kung. We also offer
some modern spa amenities like a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and
sauna and a steam room. We offer treatments in Yoga,
Acupuncture, Acupressure massage, Acu-visage (Face lifting)
and Addiction therapies.
We are also host to many a Corporate Outbound Team
building events with in-house facilitation and adventure
activity teams for corporate guests. Plus, Corporate
Brainstorming Sessions and Conferences.
Captans is truly a perfect place for getting away from it
all: A resort aimed at promoting deep relaxation and at the
same time, stimulating personal growth in our guests.
Distances :
Mumbai - 105 kms, Pune - 75 kms, Lonavala : 5 km, Matheran :
55 kms, Panvel : 60 kms
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