Maachli home stay situated in beautiful village Parule, on konkan coast and in sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, offers lovely tropical paradise away from all the hustle bustle of the cities.The Cottages are conceptualized as Maachli which is Malvani term for huts made on heights to protect the crop. While enjoying lush greenery at Maachli, beach lovers can also visit numerous beaches as ‘Maachli home stay’ is located at around 15 minutes drive from number of pristine beaches.
The Maachli - Accommodation
Maachli means a cottage which is set up in the farm for stay and observations. It is used in the farm during irrigation process and cropping process. Maachli is the education place for children with the experienced elders in the family to learn the farming activities and process. During the farming time family stays in Maachli for days and days.
In Konkan, typical Maachli is surrounded by Coconut, Beetlenut Trees, Mango, Jackfruit, and Kokum (Tropical Fruit of Konkan) .It is set up in paddy fields as well to safeguard it. Around Maachli, one can also find various spices which are planted for day-to-day use. By staying in Maachli one is away from Urban Civilization and goes closer to the Nature by way of staying without modern habitudes like Air Conditioner, Televisions etc. The air is conditioned innovative way by sprinkling water in the farm which maintains the temperature and adds freshness. The weather is always pleasant as the farm is dense. For entertainment we have wind which blows the whistle while passing through trees and birds add tune to it. Small Water stream through the farm makes it more interesting. While selecting space for Maachli it?s ensured that trees are not cut. Farmer understands that planted and well grown tree is cultivated generation before him and he needs to carry this for next.
Maachli Restaurant
In our dining area called ‘PAVHNER’ ethnic food is served on banana leaves, ‘Patravali’ (leaf plates), which adds villageness to it. Earthen pots are used to serve food on table. Chool (Mud-stove) is used to cook food which imparts distinct flavour to the food. The vegetables are cut on traditional equipment called ‘adhalha’
We serve both vegetarian and non vegetarian food with best combinations with one another and considering availability of the same. The menu is ethnic in nature. All the vegetables served here are grown in the village itself.
How to Reach
Nearest Railway Station – Kudal (25kms), Sawantwadi (27kms), Panaji Goa (60kms)
Nearest Airport – Dabolim Goa (90kms)
Distance from Major Cities – Mumbai (500kms), Belgaum (127kms), Kolhapur (177kms), Hubli (225kms), Goa (64kms)
Credits : Maachli Homestay