The Herb Farm - Igatpuri

Wanting to get away from the hustle bustle of the city, we were scouting for a scenic, easily accessible place to chill over the weekend. That’s how we discovered The Herb Farm, which is situated near the Darna river lake in Mundhegaon, along the Mumbai- Nasik highway. 

Situated along a small village enveloped by dense forest, The Herb Farm has eight raised cottages that are built on pillars. Each cottage is named after an herb, to reflect the green and beige colored theme of this premium resort. 

As you climb the stairs to enter the cottage, you are welcomed by 

a nice spacious balcony with comfortable seating for two.

The compact rooms are neat, clean, self-contained and well maintained.

The glass roofed bathroom is spacious and well stocked with toiletries.

The property offers a host of outdoor activities that one can choose from. It has a small swimming pool, cycles, badminton rackets, and a few other indoor games. Each cottage has a hammock tied to the pillars. 

There’s a small garden patch lined with canopies and wooden benches 

for those wanting to just chill away in cool hours. 

There are also a few resting decks lined with recliner chairs, 

which face the water bodies.

Just sit back, relax and soak in the scenic view…

The pathway from the cottages to the restaurant is nicely pebbled and lined with colourful flora and fauna that only enhance the charm of the place. 

The restaurant serves some delicious vegetarian fare. The staff is well mannered and helpful. For breakfast, it’s a good idea to check with the kitchen chef what’s on menu and order that. The vegetables and fruits are freshly picked from the farm. If you are lucky, you may get to pick some fresh veggies of the season. Also, when checking out, if the owner is around, he may give the farm fresh produce to you (subject to availability).

During our stay, we were blessed to experience the presence of a few Jain monks who had made a pit stop there for the night before moving on to their next destination. The staff ensured they followed the ritualistic Do’s & Don’t’s when taking care of the monks. Truly impressed by the same.

Things to do around:

• Explore the vineyards – Sula, York, Vallonne
• Relish a meal at Malaka Spice at Vallonne Vineyards
• Walk along the Vaitarna Lake / Dam
• Visit Dhamma Giri, the Vipassana International Academy at Igatpuri

We would love to experience the place in different seasons. The Herb Farm is an ideal destination for monsoons and winters. In summers, the heat could get unbearable and not allow you to experience the place as it’s meant to be. Enjoy the sound of the rain and the blanket of lush greenery in monsoons. Warm up to the winter bonfire as conversations flow freely over music and drinks.

The tropical beauty of its natural surroundings, makes The Herb Farm a pleasant mainstay destination for a weekend stay.