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Relax this summer at 'Kabila', located in Monteria Village.

Relax this summer at 'Kabila', located in Monteria Village.

Plan your stayaction with your family and friends for a unique traditionally themed experience. 

Monteria Village revamps the ‘Kabila’ experience and makes it a perfect destination to unwind this summer, surrounded by lush green farms, gardens, waterfalls and Sahyadri ranges. Situated in Khalapur, Raigad District, Maharashtra, Monteria Village makes a perfect spot for people who love to spend time under the starry sky, mingle with people, wander in the natural settings, and spend some quality time with oneself. The place is designed to bring people together, engage socially, and keep away from the digital and fast urban life. 

Inspired by the banjara community, the ‘Kabila’ today offers 46 comfortable themed rooms spread across 4 categories - Village Huts, Wooden Chalets, KutchiBhungas, and Premium Cottages - that dawns beautiful traditional architecture with modern amenities. 

“The Kabila is designed to offer our guests a comfortable and rich village experience. We aim to provide our guests with an elevated experience of a quintessential village with a traditional appeal and modern necessities. At Monteria Village, there are a bounty of unique experiences for the guests.” said RahiVaghani, Managing Director, Monteria Resort Pvt. Ltd. 

“At Monteria Village, our aim is to recreate experiences for our guests who are looking to explore, and slowdown from the hustle bustle of urban living,” adds MrVaghani. 


Spread across 36 acres, Monteria Village
offers a variety of activities and attractions for the guests. The property provides the guests a sneak peek into the village life through art, culture, and traditional activities.  From nukkadsnack shops to Sabras Restaurant that serves buffet, and an extensive a-la-carte menu at the Cafe De Monteria and the Theka that serves a wide range of mocktails and cocktails, Monteria Village has something for every taste bud, blending well village authentic cuisines with the modern life callings. 

Some of the key activities at Monteria Village

  1. A leisurely walk through the village – Once settled at the Kabila, a stroll to the village is a must to do activity to experience the rural setup of the property. Walk through the green farms, colourful Kutch houses, and Sarpanch house. Visit the Gaushala (cow shed),Bor lake, explore the cave tunnel, a bamboo groove, and the Om temple. Take a walk through the rail tracks at the abandoned makeshift railway station or take a dip at the swimming pool attached to the waterfall or a hike trail on a nearby hill. 
  2. Street food – Try the street food at rural nukkad stalls such as panipuri, golas, channajor garam, and juices. Eat at Sabras restaurant, and sip kadak chai at local vendors. Women from the village also sell homemade pickles and papads
  3. Visit the mela – The evening village mela is a sight to witness with folk dances, music, and nautaki(entertaining art performances). The Lok Kala, performance stage, is where the performers showcase an array of folk music, dance, and theatre acts.
  4. Shop handicrafts – Buyhandicraftitems from bamboo and furniture weavers. The village also has carpenter, black smith, barber, tailor and pottery and cycle repair workshops. One even has the option to get their own metal and get them remodelled with the artists at the village.  
  5. Play traditional games – Engage in traditional games such as marble, chakdo ride, obstacle course and swing circle around the tree cover, etc. 
  6. Open farming to Hydrophonic farming: From traditional to modern, you can explore every technique and process there is to know about farming.

 

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