What to know before you go ? 

- Just a short 3 - 4 hour drive from Pune, this Koynanagar hideaway feels worlds away from the city

- Overlooking the serene Shivsagar Lake, the stay offers everything from cosy cottages to expansive 1 to 3-bedroom private villas

What we love:

- Our favourite has to be the Forest Villa with its private pool - tucked into the hills, it feels like your own little space

- Slow, comforting meals paired with experiences like nature walks, jeep safaris, bird watching, hikes and trails and quiet moments by the pool that make you want to stay a little longer

About the property: 

Some places don’t just offer a stay - they change the pace of how you feel.

At Forest Escapes Koyna, life slows down in the most natural way. Mornings begin with birdsong, the air feels lighter, and the usual rush quietly fades into the background. Set in Koynanagar, deep within the Western Ghats, this is a landscape where forests stretch endlessly, hills roll into the horizon, and the stillness feels almost grounding.

Overlooking the serene Shivsagar Lake and bordering the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, the setting is as immersive as it gets - raw, lush, and full of life. It’s the kind of place where nature doesn’t compete for attention, it simply surrounds you. The stay itself is designed to complement this environment. Whether you’re waking up to forest and hill views, stepping out onto a private balcony, or choosing a villa with your own pool, every space opens out to something green, calm, and unhurried. Days can be spent by the infinity pool, exploring the surrounding wilderness, or simply doing nothing at all.

There’s a rhythm to life here - slow meals at the restaurant, quiet corners in the library, evenings that unfold at the amphitheatre, and moments of complete pause at the spa. For those who want to explore, jeep safaris and nature-led experiences bring you closer to the landscape, while thoughtful additions like kids’ play areas and EV charging points make the stay seamless. At its heart, Forest Escapes isn’t about doing more - it’s about experiencing less, more deeply.