State - Maharashtra
Location - 50 km from Pune
Known for - Peacocks, Rural charm, Peacock reserve
Serves as - One day picnic spot, Weekend destination
For those who crave to be a part of rural settings and wish to enjoy a day enjoying the life of an ideal Indian village, Morachi Chicholi is just the right option. Located closer to Pune, this ideal picnic spot of Morachi Chincholi which is part of the agricultural tourism, beckons you to be part of the real Indian countryside life. Morachi Chincholi - the name itself suggests, what you can look forward to! 'Mor' which means 'peacock' and 'chincholi' which means 'tamarind trees'. The name of this place itself suggests the true rural feel to it, with loads and loads of tamarind trees and dancing peacocks. This peacock sanctuary manages to preserve the true rural feel which is somewhat on a verge of disappearance.
This village of dancing peacocks is an ideal visit for those who wish to escape the hustle-bustle of the city and enjoy a peaceful day amidst pollution free environs. The tamarind trees planted in this village of Morachi Chincholi is said to have been planted during the Peshwe Dynasty - that old! These trees are said to attract peacocks and hence was the actual idea behind it's plantation. And true to it's cause, the village of Morachi Chincholi is said to have at least 2500 peafowls residing in this village. These peacocks are not just protected in this village but they reside amidst the people within the village with no fear. This indeed is an beautiful sight, especially during early mornings or early evenings, when you take a stroll around the village and see peacocks roaming around the village.
Visit to Morachi Chincholi is not just about looking at peacocks! There is more fun to it, then you can imagine. As a one day visit or a overnight visit, one can enjoy loads of rural activities in this village of Morachi Chincholi. Some of these outdoor activities include bullock cart rides, rides on tractors, hurda parties, star gazing etc. Some outdoor activities here include outdoor games, camping, bird watching, kandil nights and village strolls. Children can have fun with some activities specially designed for them which include magic show, puppet show, and having leisure time with domestic livestock.
Morachi Chincholi is at it's best post monsoon. With lush greenery, dense vegetation and serene beauty, Morachi Chincholi is charming. The light drizzle and the peacock dances are beckoning! Hence the best time to visit Morachi Chincholi is from September to early March.
Watching Peacocks
Village strolls
Nature walks
Camping
Farm activities such as feeding cow, fetching water from well, watering field
Bullock cart rides
Tractor rides
Kite flying
Children Park
Enjoying livestock activities such as milking cows and goats
Hurda parties
Bonfire
Star gazing
Gardening activities
Bird watching
Early morning jog
Yoga
You can pay a visit to this peacock sanctuary village of Morachi Chincholi either as a one day visit, or a overnight visit or as a weekend escapade. Best way to enjoy Morachi Chincholi is by planning a family excursion for the weekend. More people more fun! The ideal way to visit Morachi Chincholi is set yourself up on the farmstays and enjoy the true, authentic rural feel and cuisine.
Entry Fee per person for a day visit - INR 500
Entry Fee per child for a day visit - INR 250 for children below 10 years
Entry Fee per child for a day visit - INR 400 for children above 10 years
(The above package includes breakfast, lunch and farm activities such as tractor rides, bullock cart rides, peacock visit and day on farm)
Entry Fee per person for overnight stay in Dormitory - INR 1000
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Dormitory - INR 800 for children below 10 years
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Dormitory - INR 1000 for children above 10 years
Entry Fee per person for overnight stay in Regular Room - INR 1200
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Regular Room - INR 800 for children below 10 years
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Regular Room - INR 1200 for children above 10 years
Entry Fee for family for overnight stay in cottage - INR 1600 per person + INR 800 per kid
(The above package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, packaged drinking water, and a close rural experience)
Check-in Time - 12 Noon
Check out Time - 10 am
Strictly vegetarian meals are served
Alcohol, smoking and tobacco are strictly prohibited
Sightseeing charges are extra
10% discount on group bookings on weekdays (minimum 20 people)
Morachi Chincholi is located closer to Pune. This ideal weekend getaway is situated near to the Pune - Ahmednagar Highway. If you are driving down to Morachi Chincholi from Pune, you can drive down on the Pune Ahmednagar Highway and turn left onto SH54 after Shikrapur at Pabal Phata. From here drive down, until you pass Ganegaon and Varude. You will reach Morachi Chincholi.
For those who drive down from Pune via Aundh or Chinchwad, the ideal way to drive down on the Pune - Nashik Highway up to Bhosari. Once you reach Bhosari take the immediate right before Alandi foot over bridge and travel up to Shel - Pimpalgaon for the Shikrapur route and then continue the previous route.
People traveling from Mumbai to Morachi Chincholi should drive down to Panvel and carry on the journey with the old Mumbai - Pune Highway. From here drive down up to Lonavla towards Talegoan. Once you reach here take the Chakan road. Once you reach the Chakan Talegaon Chowk, you can either take the Shikrapur route or turn left towards Rajgurunagar and continue the journey to Morachi Chicncholi.
Distance of Morachi Chincholi from Pune - 50 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Mumbai - 186 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Ahmednagar - 80 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Nashik - 176 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Aurangabad - 194 km
Pincode - 412218
Maharashtra
Contact number for tour guide Mr. Janardan Thopate - +91 9960663530 / 967949305
Website - http://www.chincholimorachi.com/
Location - 50 km from Pune
Known for - Peacocks, Rural charm, Peacock reserve
Serves as - One day picnic spot, Weekend destination
About Morachi Chincholi
For those who crave to be a part of rural settings and wish to enjoy a day enjoying the life of an ideal Indian village, Morachi Chicholi is just the right option. Located closer to Pune, this ideal picnic spot of Morachi Chincholi which is part of the agricultural tourism, beckons you to be part of the real Indian countryside life. Morachi Chincholi - the name itself suggests, what you can look forward to! 'Mor' which means 'peacock' and 'chincholi' which means 'tamarind trees'. The name of this place itself suggests the true rural feel to it, with loads and loads of tamarind trees and dancing peacocks. This peacock sanctuary manages to preserve the true rural feel which is somewhat on a verge of disappearance.
This village of dancing peacocks is an ideal visit for those who wish to escape the hustle-bustle of the city and enjoy a peaceful day amidst pollution free environs. The tamarind trees planted in this village of Morachi Chincholi is said to have been planted during the Peshwe Dynasty - that old! These trees are said to attract peacocks and hence was the actual idea behind it's plantation. And true to it's cause, the village of Morachi Chincholi is said to have at least 2500 peafowls residing in this village. These peacocks are not just protected in this village but they reside amidst the people within the village with no fear. This indeed is an beautiful sight, especially during early mornings or early evenings, when you take a stroll around the village and see peacocks roaming around the village.
Visit to Morachi Chincholi is not just about looking at peacocks! There is more fun to it, then you can imagine. As a one day visit or a overnight visit, one can enjoy loads of rural activities in this village of Morachi Chincholi. Some of these outdoor activities include bullock cart rides, rides on tractors, hurda parties, star gazing etc. Some outdoor activities here include outdoor games, camping, bird watching, kandil nights and village strolls. Children can have fun with some activities specially designed for them which include magic show, puppet show, and having leisure time with domestic livestock.
Best Time to Visit Morachi Chincholi
Morachi Chincholi is at it's best post monsoon. With lush greenery, dense vegetation and serene beauty, Morachi Chincholi is charming. The light drizzle and the peacock dances are beckoning! Hence the best time to visit Morachi Chincholi is from September to early March.
Activities to enjoy at Morachi Chincholi
Watching Peacocks
Village strolls
Nature walks
Camping
Farm activities such as feeding cow, fetching water from well, watering field
Bullock cart rides
Tractor rides
Kite flying
Children Park
Enjoying livestock activities such as milking cows and goats
Hurda parties
Bonfire
Star gazing
Gardening activities
Bird watching
Early morning jog
Yoga
Booking, Entry Fee and Other Details of Morachi Chincholi near Pune
You can pay a visit to this peacock sanctuary village of Morachi Chincholi either as a one day visit, or a overnight visit or as a weekend escapade. Best way to enjoy Morachi Chincholi is by planning a family excursion for the weekend. More people more fun! The ideal way to visit Morachi Chincholi is set yourself up on the farmstays and enjoy the true, authentic rural feel and cuisine.
Entry Fee per person for a day visit - INR 500
Entry Fee per child for a day visit - INR 250 for children below 10 years
Entry Fee per child for a day visit - INR 400 for children above 10 years
(The above package includes breakfast, lunch and farm activities such as tractor rides, bullock cart rides, peacock visit and day on farm)
Entry Fee per person for overnight stay in Dormitory - INR 1000
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Dormitory - INR 800 for children below 10 years
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Dormitory - INR 1000 for children above 10 years
Entry Fee per person for overnight stay in Regular Room - INR 1200
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Regular Room - INR 800 for children below 10 years
Entry Fee per Child for overnight stay in Regular Room - INR 1200 for children above 10 years
Entry Fee for family for overnight stay in cottage - INR 1600 per person + INR 800 per kid
(The above package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, packaged drinking water, and a close rural experience)
Check-in Time - 12 Noon
Check out Time - 10 am
Strictly vegetarian meals are served
Alcohol, smoking and tobacco are strictly prohibited
Sightseeing charges are extra
10% discount on group bookings on weekdays (minimum 20 people)
How To Reach Morachi Chincholi near Pune
Morachi Chincholi is located closer to Pune. This ideal weekend getaway is situated near to the Pune - Ahmednagar Highway. If you are driving down to Morachi Chincholi from Pune, you can drive down on the Pune Ahmednagar Highway and turn left onto SH54 after Shikrapur at Pabal Phata. From here drive down, until you pass Ganegaon and Varude. You will reach Morachi Chincholi.
For those who drive down from Pune via Aundh or Chinchwad, the ideal way to drive down on the Pune - Nashik Highway up to Bhosari. Once you reach Bhosari take the immediate right before Alandi foot over bridge and travel up to Shel - Pimpalgaon for the Shikrapur route and then continue the previous route.
People traveling from Mumbai to Morachi Chincholi should drive down to Panvel and carry on the journey with the old Mumbai - Pune Highway. From here drive down up to Lonavla towards Talegoan. Once you reach here take the Chakan road. Once you reach the Chakan Talegaon Chowk, you can either take the Shikrapur route or turn left towards Rajgurunagar and continue the journey to Morachi Chicncholi.
Distance of Morachi Chincholi from Pune - 50 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Mumbai - 186 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Ahmednagar - 80 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Nashik - 176 km
Distance from Morachi Chincholi to Aurangabad - 194 km
Contact Details for Morachi Chincholi near Pune
Morachi Chincholi
PunePincode - 412218
Maharashtra
Contact number for tour guide Mr. Janardan Thopate - +91 9960663530 / 967949305
Website - http://www.chincholimorachi.com/
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