The Machan

I booked a stay at The Machan as a surprise getaway for my husband’s birthday, and I must say — it turned out to be one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve ever had. I initially booked the Canopy Machan for two days. The moment we arrived, we were welcomed into a serene, scenic, and tranquil environment, far away from the noise and chaos of city life. The property is a little secluded with no signboards on the way, so prior booking is a must — but that only adds to the charm and exclusivity of the place. From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly welcomed by Mohan at the reception, and throughout our stay, Prabhakar Maskar took care of us. From handling our luggage to arranging buggies and helping us move around the property, he did it all with a warm, humble smile that instantly made us feel at home. The entire staff was incredibly attentive and kind — it felt like we were being looked after by family. Every meal we had was absolutely delicious. The flavors, presentation, and thoughtfulness behind each dish were commendable. A special thank you to Ganesh and Rizwan for taking such good care of us during our mealtimes. A little hiccup turned into an even better surprise when we noticed a slight issue with the upper deck of our original machan. The team was so gracious about it and immediately upgraded us to the Cocoon Machan, one of their premium stays. And honestly — it was beyond luxurious. The views, interiors, and entire experience felt surreal, like something out of a dream. A special shoutout as well to Somnath Maskar and Prabhakar Maskar, brothers who made sure we were always comfortable and taken care of. Their constant warmth and polite smiles truly added to the charm of the stay. When it was finally time to leave, we genuinely didn’t want to. It felt like we were leaving behind a little world of peace, warmth, and unmatched hospitality. We are already looking forward to our next visit. The Machan is not just a stay — it’s an experience. And we’re so glad we chose it for such a special occasion. Highly, highly recommend!

Very nice place, and very caring people provided us outstanding excellent service All what we wanted / asked for , they were ready to arrange for us! A true nature resort, authentic villas and very good quality food. Also very much customised program for our week stay.

Amazing hospitality, property, food and ambience! Loved everything about this place. Will surely visit again soon and stay longer this time

The best decision i made to stay with machan starlight villa had a lovely night and morning in the mountains with the nature

Loved the stay in the lap of nature. Really luxurious stay; loved everything here! Highly recommend especially during monsoons!

Lives upto the reputation of Digitally detoxing. Really enjoyed the stay, took forest macahn, it was excellent, huge area, one od the best views of the valley.