Krushi-Kutumba: The Best Way to Explore Real Rural India
- February 20, 2020
- Blog
A farm is a place where you can find serenity and harmony. ‘Krushi’ in Kannada means Agriculture and ‘Kutumba’ means Family. Farming…
Read MoreSamarth Krupa Farm is a sprawling agritourism center near Mumbai that offers a close encounter with diverse and colorful flora and fauna in the lap of nature. This majestic Eco forest provides a glimpse of the rural lifestyle of Maharashtra and all the facilities have been designed keeping the principles of sustainable living in mind. The farm offers the perfect balance of comfort and natural wonders to its guests, which has made it an extremely popular farmstay near Mumbai. Here are some of the reasons why you should choose this delightful farmstay for your next weekend getaway.
At Samarth Krupa Farm, you get to live in a bamboo house or a bamboo hut that exudes a rustic vibe. A rest house with single rooms and a dormitory is also available. All the accommodations are surrounded by pristine greenery and offer picturesque views of the Eco forest. You will get to sleep amidst lush vegetation and inhale the fresh forest air to rejuvenate your senses.
From vividly hued birds to a variety of fish, the farm is home to a number of species of flora and fauna. The fish pond is inhabited by species of fish such as Rohu and Katla while you can spot Love Birds and Bharatdwaj birds flying through the skies. There are swans that keep the area snake-free and beautiful flowers such as water lilies, hibiscus, and jasmine blossoms adding a fragrant aroma to the environment.
The agritourism center has an in-house goat farm with a number of species of goats as well as a dairy farm where you can witness the milking of the cows. The poultry farm rears turkeys, chickens, and ducks. Turkey meat is low in cholesterol and rich in essential fatty acids and makes for a delicious meal when cooked in the traditional style.
The landscape is covered by fruit plantations where you will find trees laden with coconuts, pomegranates, bananas, papayas, and Chikoos, among other fruits. These fruits are supplied to the fresh fruit markets in the vicinity and the different varieties of bananas, such as the red banana and the Velchi Musa, are particularly popular.
The farmstay has a gobar gas plant to generate energy from the cow dung collected at the dairy farm. A tour of the plant makes for an extremely educational activity for people of all ages. Also, you will not only get to enjoy the surreal natural setting but can actually participate in farm activities and gardening to bring yourself even closer to nature and learn a few Eco-friendly farming techniques.
Enjoy a bullock cart ride around the farm or visit the fish pond to spot the different types of fish. Head out early in the morning for a mesmerizing session of bird-watching or simply saunter through the verdant gardens and vast plantations to admire the majesty of nature. A visit to Samarth Krupa Farm is all about enjoying and appreciating the simple pleasures of life, far from the stress of the daily grind.
With such a vast variety of wildlife adorning the landscape, Samarth Krupa Farm truly lives up to its reputation of being The Eco Forest of the region. It is an enchanting retreat where the entire family can enjoy the various activities that shed some light on the rural culture of the state and promote the eco-friendly ways of living. It will allow your children to build a special bond with nature, something that is not possible in the polluted cities of the modern world, and will offer some hours of peace and quiet to the adults with the only sounds being those of the birds and the trees. The magnificence of untarnished nature awaits you at this alluring farmstay, so pack your bags today!