The rolling, green Yeoor Hills in Thane, India -- north of Mumbai -- are widely known as "Mumbai's National Park" and make for a great natural escape from the city. Also called the Mama Bhanja Hills, the ecosystem is home to a stunning diversity of plant and animal species, including the largest leopard population in India. For travelers looking to stay a bit closer to civilization, you can also visit the 150-year-old Mama Bhanja temple and the Tikuji-Ni-Wadi theme park. For lodging, the Exotica retreat offers accommodation right in the hills, while several other options nearby let you quickly reach the national park.
Exotica is a retreat in Yeoor Hills. The resort has air-conditioned rooms and suites in permanent tents. Rooms have traditional decor and furnishings, including antiques from the Maharajas period. A swimming pool, stage, Ginger Bar and temple are on-site. Food is one of the highlights of the retreat, with a restaurant that serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Indian, Chinese, international and Tandoori dishes are frequently on the menu. Meals are finished with Indian and international desserts. A selection of Hukka (tobacco) flavors are available after dinner. Tattoo and henna designers are on-site on weekends, and magic shows are occasionally put on to entertain visiting children.
This hotel is located just outside the Yeoor Hills in downtown Thane. Guests enjoy Internet access, room service, dry-cleaning and florist services and board games. There is a doctor on call for guests who need medical attention. A gym, spa, pool, Jacuzzi and sundeck are some of the hotel's facilities. The in-house restaurant, Palates, serves Indian, Asian and international dishes. A buffet is served each afternoon, and the Silver Room is available for private parties. The hotel also has a lounge and coffee shop. The Kopineshwar Temple, Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tansa wildlife sanctuary are nearby.
Fortune Park LakeCity is located on Thane Creek near Yeoor Hills. The 58 rooms have coffee stations, mini-bars, satellite TVs, high-speed Internet, daily newspapers and fresh fruit. The hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi throughout and has in-house laundry, a doctor on call and an airport shuttle. Rainbow is the on-site restaurant. It only serves vegetarian food with dishes from around the world. Fortune Deli offers coffee, snacks and Wi-Fi so guests who want a change of scenery can relax and work, or play, on the Internet. Six halls are available for banquets, conferences and receptions. The hotel is central to the city's business district.
