Well Guhantara-India's first rock cave resorts!
Thats where we spent our Sunday...my take on this place is as follows
Well this is located off Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
Well the trip was fine, thanks to NICE road, however when we take the right from Kanakapura road, expect very narrow roads, however thats just 3 kms...you have to travel through muddy roads for a km
You also see a unit of Brigade being constructed and one thinks to themselves,how will people travel or will all of them work from home? :)
Anyways once we reach Guhantara, its a nice experience...don't expect it to be a minimal crowd kind of scenario...this place is economical and hence suited for both family outings and corporate get aways
When we reached there, thee were already team activities happenings for two major corporates
Well the passage to the main entrance is scary in the begining...however, it soon turns to be romantic..and you just hope that it does not get over
We were welcomed with a drink, which was sad :(
Anyways the restaurant looked good and they announced that they have a rain dance concept in the afternoon
The restaurant had two pools, one for kids below 5 and the other had a waterfall concept
The former one's water didnt look that great, however waterfall concept was a huge hit amongst visitors
After having the drink, we left to explore the place
There were horse ridings,dart trips,archery,pottery making,badminton,basket ball, indoor activities(billiards and TT) to name some
Please expect a huge crowd in the play area..there is also a children playground (for kids below 5) which was something kids in our gang enjoyed...its a simple playground, but kids if they have their friends, they can enjoy in any playground :)
After trying out outdoor activities, it was already 1:20 and we headed towards the restaraunt and I was taken aback, as the crowd was huge..well it was a Sunday
It was a buffet with India dishes and one Chinese dish...it even has simple dal chawal which is definitely a boon when you have toddlers in your group
However, while having lunch you realize that the restaurant does not have proper seating arrangements and hence you will see people eating anywhere and everywhere...you will also see mothers feeding child...the place gets dirtier, however, there are people cleaning the place in frequent intervals
After food is done, its time for rain dance and everyone changes in a jiff to their swimming costumes
At 2:45 rain dance starts with a not so great DG...However is you have a good group, you will be able to enjoy..we had a blast with the kids around and trust me kids enjoys this concept...why wont they for once their parents do not scold them for getting wet :)
After this is done, we then explored other pools...well too small and too crowded
However we were determined to have fun and so we did
And finally in the evening they serve tea and snacks, in our case it was bhajjies!
By 6, you see everyone leaving the place, except for those who are staying there
To sum it all-If you have a group of kiddos and want to experience a fun filled day, then Guhantara is not a bad choice...you may not end up coming here every now and then but yes once and maximum twice, you can think of this place
I would definitely like to stay here next time, I think that would also be a good experience
My rating is *** to Guhantara
*Sad (Will Never come) **Okay (Will come if have no choice) *** Average (Will visit, once or twice) ****Good (Will come whenever I can) *****Superb (Would love to camp here for life)
The link to this place is
http://www.guhantara.com/new1/index.html
Do let me know your views!
