Wildernest
Chorla Ghats, Goa.

A place where the sounds of silence are heard. Where the wild flowers emit a youthful fragrance and the melodious rhapsody of creatures big and small fills the morning sky. Come. Come to our Wildernest to experience an explosion of the senses……that combines colours, forms, figures, textures, moods and emotions to create a space that is both eternal as well as ethereal.
Where tranquility and naturalism reign supreme amidst sprawling wildscapes of blues and greens ……we would write  on and on ..but nothing we write can possibly describe the unusual opulence and picturesque setting of this place christened  Wildernest Come, begin a tryst with this hidden paradise like we began ours and live happily ever  after.

When the Grey hornbill sings full throated to welcome your arrival and breaks the morning silence, Ramu and Shamu, our majestic bullocks await your presence in our bullock cart to transport you to paradise via serpentine roads in thick forests. Breeze snaps every little bit of your being as the forest opens up to a small clearing and you are greeted by a cascading fish pond amidst lush greenery and a breathtaking rural ambience. A land unexplored and kept away from the rush of unruly crowds, where silence vies with charm, and quaint little follys seek your blessed arrival.
A small turn and a touch of magic prevails in the air. Even the fall of a solitary leaf disturbs the silence as you are in the company of Lord Krishna! Our meditation center and temple is a rare blend of simplicity and design and thus enables your inner soul to connect to nature at its best.

Trek along, enveloped in hues of greens on both sides on an offbeat track and the culmination is a breathtaking structure that inspires every visitor who steps here. Located amidst naturally landscaped space, far away from the maddening din of the city life you're accustomed to, Chinese, continental and Indian menus are taboo here …… you won't miss them too! Revitalize your body with healthy ethnic cuisine cooked and served by Shivanand and his boys on a grand jungle buffet, that would leave you spell bound. Delve into the preparations, their recipes and significance and above all tickle your taste buds to the core.
Tired? Yes, the obvious thing to do is retreat into our cascading swimming pool and have a date with the horizons for a change!
With both sun and shade by your side and  the sweet fragrance of medicinal plants in the vicinity, our pool is a heaven for those who worship water as their God.

Or better still, chill out at Cloud 9 , our garden bar, with its mystic surroundings and let Bhimnath , our local barman entertain you with jungle lore and folk art. And do taste "Hurrak" a local cashew  extract if you're in here at summer or better still, our wines as they heal your anxiety and and exhilarate your  enthusiasm about the setting and enchanting company of nature that surround you.
A nd if you want to really unwind and attain nirvana, walk ahead into the misty height  in  the distance, towards our specially placed  eco-huts surrounded by forests in every sense of the word. Life withdraws here . ….a perfect mix between the natural and things man made, as you relax in the cool recesses of our  shady verandahs or laze around watching small creatures carry out  their daily chores as you peep through our larger  than life windows. Peace and solitude are here to stay as you enjoy the comforts of a well furnished eco hut in the realm of nature.
Or better still, adopt the myriad moods of nature fused with culture on a special evening as local artisans perform with dedication and honor at activity centers. Understanding the legends, myth and notes that go along with them from Sunanda and Ramesh, our naturalist and wear a tapestry of relationship with these art forms that are dwindling with time.
For solitude and peace at its finest, spend some time at our fish pond, machans and sunset point or take a trip to a virgin waterfall and drape yourself with an earthiness that you've longed to experience.

Wild & Wonderful

Foot trails
Walk in the realms of nature accompanied by our young naturalist and treat yourself to a visual experience of the magic of the  western ghats.

Machans and hides
Delve in to the midst of natural activity or on wind on a solitary level at our specially created Machans and hides and experience the thrill of watching birds and smaller wildlife in their daily activities or relax amidst birdsong and animal calls at down or dusk. Special nature encounter
S pecial encounters with reptile experts, butterfly and bird watchers and ecologists of various fields are a special feature as they provide first hand experience with the subject and serve the purpose of education too!

Interpretive talk
L isten to our invited experts as they speak on varied subjects from snakes and lizards to folk dance and art in natural setting and get enthralled by their  knowledge and experience.
Slide shows and presentation
pictures speak louder than words! Which intimate moment of natural being in the campus captured in camera and develop an eye for doing the same. Slide shows, CD's and galleries await your appreciation and support in our activity areas, as they are not only awe inspiring and fascinating but also provide education.

Publication and exhibits
Choose from our greeting cards, posters and handicraft memorabilia of Wildernest and gift the same to promote sustainable Eco-tourism in the region.

Treks and hike
Pack your rucksack and fasten your shoes to walk away into paradise. A pair of binoculars and a bottle of water is all you need to 
set  into the wilds, for an experience of a lifetime. Designed for various age groups our trails and route offer adventure and excitement at every step and transport you to a world you've never seen before.

Life Notes
Animal Life
Consisting of mix of deciduous, secondary semi-evergreen and wet deciduous forest types, which contain plant species with thick undergrowth, the sighting of large mammals is poor in the forests that surround the campus and thus viewing is not possible for the enthusiastic guest that are here for a short span of time. While wildlife is in its plentiful, sighting are poor thanks to the ability of animals to camouflage in the thick undergrowth of shrubs that are part of this forest. 
A pugmark here, occasional call of the samber there, quills of a porcupine on an abounded track and the scats of a bear  all provide evidence of Wildernest.

Nature Conservation Facility

The Nature Conservation Facility has been established at Chorla Ghats to facilitate research and long term monitoring of the Western Ghats of the Sahyadris region and their biodiversity and is an attempt to provide a platform for ecologists and wildlife biologists by way of fully equipped field station for this area.
T he Nature Conservation Facility also attempts to raise awareness about the wildlife habitats of the Western Ghats in particular and the environment in general amongst the local communities and villages of the Mahadayi region and its surrounding areas.
T he Facility is divided into an Interpretation Center , which houses the data collected by researchers in the area and a small library on subjects of conservation and ecology while another section is dedicated to the biodiversity laboratory from where data collation and analysis is carried out at the Facility.
D eveloped to support activities related to conservation of natural and cultural heritage, the Nature Conservation Facility is also being recognized as a hub of activity for volunteers and students who train here under researchers of international repute and carry forward the torch of nature conservation.
Besides which the Nature Conservation Facility also maintains a Medicinal Plant nursery and undertakes plantation drives for medicinal plants with the help of locals in the region.
It is also in the process of helping develop means and methods to document the traditional knowledge of the local communities in the region.

Documentation of Herpetofauna in the Mahadayi region. Documentation of Medicinal Plants and uses in the Mahadayi Region. Environment Awareness and education in local schools of Chorla, Surla and Virdi villages. Documentation and monitoring of large mammals in the Chorla Ghats area. Man- animal relationships in the Chorla Ghat region. Compilation of Photographic database on the Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary. Documentation of Age-old Icons and sculptures of Chorla village and their protection. Checklist of Avian species of Chorla Ghats area and their densities.

Restaurant

'Randhan' our local restaurant is a systematic blend of space of the homes of the people of Ghats and the plains. A sloping roof, great indoors and a rustic buffet table, all create an atmosphere that welcome you to dine with us in style. And for those of you who want to enjoy every morsel in the company of nature, our deck offers tranquil setting and a new scope to experience and unwind.

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, don't miss the inscription that accompanies every dish with recipes and dish is explained by our friendly chef.
so come dine with us in traditional style and pamper your taste buds as never before.