When the monsoon arrives, the best plans tend to involve getting out of the city without going too far.
Set against the green landscapes of Karjat, Oleander Farms makes a compelling case for a monsoon staycation, with enough to fill an entire weekend without ever feeling like you need to leave the property. Think leisurely afternoons over craft beers, evenings spent tasting wine, a little bowling and arcade time, and slow mornings that begin with South Indian comfort food.
Here’s how we’d spend a monsoon weekend at Oleander Farms.
A little friendly competition never hurts. For when you want to do more than eat and drink, the arcade and bowling section brings a playful energy to the stay. Challenge your friends to a few rounds, get competitive over bowling and rediscover the very specific joy of spending an evening doing absolutely nothing too serious.
Dinner, with a little more occasion. Come evening, make your way to Saltt for dinner. After a day spent moving between experiences, it’s the perfect excuse to sit down, order generously and let the night unfold over a long meal.
UPPU
Wake up to South Indian comfort. The newest addition to the property, Uppu brings South Indian flavours to breakfast. Think a slower start to the morning, a comforting spread and the kind of meal that makes waking up early on a staycation feel worth it.
A quieter way to end the weekend. Before heading back to Mumbai, spend some time at the yoga studio for a sound healing session. Designed to slow things down and create a moment of stillness, it’s a fitting final chapter to a weekend that’s really about stepping away from the city and switching off.
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