Tucked deep within Janki Valley near Lonavala, just a two-hour drive from both Mumbai and Pune, The Machan stands as Western India’s pioneer of luxury eco-treehouse living. Conceived originally as a private family mountain refuge before opening to discerning travelers, the estate encompasses 25 acres of untouched forest in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats—one of the world’s eight top biodiversity hotspots.

Designed to exist in total harmony with its ecological surroundings, the retreat’s elevated accommodations are suspended between 30 and 45 feet above the forest floor. Constructed using reclaimed timber, natural stone, and structural steel frames anchored without disturbing tree root systems, the treehouses feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls, soaring canvas roofs, and open-air decks that blur the line between indoor living and nature.

Accommodations comprise a curated collection of distinct treehouse categories—including the flagship Heritage Machan, Canopy Machan, Forest Machan, Sunset Machan, and the secluded Starlight Machan. Interiors blend rustic warmth with modern luxury, featuring recycled teakwood furnishings, plush bedding, private brass bathtubs, and expansive hardwood decks offering panoramic views over emerald valleys.

Dining at The Machan celebrates wholesome regional Maharashtrian culinary heritage alongside global favorites, prepared with fresh organic produce sourced directly from neighboring farms. Guests dine under open timber awnings at The Dining Room or enjoy private, candlelit multi-course meals set on elevated forest decks listening to the nocturnal calls of the valley.

Days at The Machan are designed for deep reset and quiet wilderness connection. Guests can embark on birdwatching walks with resident naturalists, hike guided trails to historical vantage points, practice yoga on outdoor wooden platforms, or enjoy botanical therapies at the open-air spa. It remains Maharashtra’s most authentic off-grid sanctuary for canopy-level solitude.