Description
Did anyone say that you need to travel to the end of the world for some quality time with nature in its pristine form? Ironically, it is not too far away from the surf and sand of Goa that there lies an opportunity of a life time – Wildernest Virdi, where you can revel in the wonder that nature is!.
At the paradise that is Wildernest, you will get used to waking up to the sounds of melodious bird songs, and vibrant nature’s sights every morning, right into breathtakingly beautiful sunsets complete with the mystic wonders of nature. In short, Wildernest is for those who want to experience peace, tranquility, joy and comfort in the lap of nature..
Wildernest’s Easy Commutability – You Will Want to Come Back for More!
Located on the Goa-Karnataka border, amidst picturesque settings and serene surroundings at a height of 800 mts above sea level, the drive to Wildernest is a treat in itself for the fatigued urban traveller. Overlooking the Swapnagandha valley, the resort also offers a panoramic view of entire Goa.
Getting here :
By air: Airport at 73 Kms from Resort (2 hrs Drive By Road From Airport)
By road: 65 kms (1 hour 15 minutes) from Panjim and 60 kms (2 hours) from Belgaum and about 80 kms from Dandeli.
Eco-tourism at its best – Wildernest, Virdi
Wildernest is the first eco-tel in the region with 18 specially designed eco-huts that put you in close proximity with nature and its wonders while still offering the comfort and hospitality of the highest eco-tel standards. Wildernest is all about experiencing nature in all its vivacity and vitality.
The discerningly conceptualized eco cottages that open out to be the magnificent 143-meter Vazra falls on one side and the back waters of the Anjunem reservoir on the other, one can literally immerse oneself in nature’s spiritual domain from the privacy of your cottage without having to compromise on experiencing unspoiled nature.
Get a Taste of the Local Flavors at Wildernest
Our restaurant offers local cuisine cooked in traditional chullhas, to provide that extra flavour of being one with nature. Cloud 9 – our garden bar is a blend of old world charm and trendy flavors. Chill out at Cloud 9, with its mystic surroundings and let our local barman entertain you with jungle lore and folk art. We also have specialized menus for varied cuisines so as to suit the international traveler.
Randhan – our local restaurant is a systematic blend of the functional styles of the natives of the Ghats and the plains. Serving ethnic traditional food by buffet only, our chief cook manages Randhan as his own, with special recipes from the Ghats laid out for you to choose from; each dish is explained by our friendly chef, and don’t miss the inscription that accompanies every dish, complete with recipes!
Amenities in Rooms :
- Time-honored welcome drink
- Accommodation in eco cottages
- Backwater boating to Monkey Islands
- Well-stocked Bar
- Restaurant serving Coastal Cuisine (A mix of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goan Cusine from neighboring villages)
- Trekking to the Waterfall
- Walk to the highest Point
- Evening Entertainment (Folk Dances)
- Wildlife Films
- All Meals (Both Veg and Non-Veg)
- Buffet Break-fast, lunch , Evening tea, Dinner
- Treks to various spots on the property, etc
- Trekking to the Highest/Sunset Point
- Forest Walk
- Bird Watching Trail (Early morning Activity)
- Slide-show on Wildlife and Bio-Diversity
- Heena & Mehandi session for Ladies
- Coracle Ride (Oct to Jan)
- Traditional Folk dance & music by local villagers / Bonfire
- Eco-huts with king sized bed, wardrobe, well connected phone and internal systems, and a spacious bathroom and toilet.