The beauty & essence of nature always infuses new strength & vigor within us. Hence, often when our hectic work schedules and dull city life become unbearable, we long for a quiet retreat deep into the beautiful countryside. The konkan region of Maharashtra is blessed with immense natural beauty & diversity and the best way to enjoy it is to take a quick getaway to one of the quaint and untouched villages. One such place that allows you to unwind, relax & enjoy the flavor of the rustic countryside is Oorja Farms. Its an ideal weekend picnic spot nearby Pune and Mumbai.
Tucked away amidst densely-forested mountains and deep valleys, Oorja Farms is located near Dapoli in Ratnagiri District. This scenic farm is situated along a perennially flowing river and is surrounded with thick foliage.
Inspired by the unique concept of agro-tourism, Oorja Farms is more than just a tourist destination. It provides you with a rare opportunity to enjoy and experience the rural life without disturbing the sanctity of the place.
Highlights of Oorja Farms:
1) Oorja Farms is an effort towards sustainable agriculture.
2) It provides an opportunity to observe farming practices closely.
3) The farm offers an exclusive chance to observe a composite dairy project, which comprises of aspects like farming for cattle feed, disposal system of animal waste and its conversion into biogas.
4) One of the major attractions is the horticultural assortment that the Farm offers. Oorja consists of extensive cashew and mango plantations. There are 1500 chashew trees along with mango varieties like Alphonso, Keshar, Ratna, Payri and Sindhu. Apart from these, the farm also comprises of numerous plantations like coconut, arecanut, chickoo, spices and a whole range of other fruiting trees.
5) The visitors can observe agricultural activities closely as the Farm cultivates crops like rice, ragi, maize, pulses and vegetables.
6) One of the most interesting features is the bee-keeping activity that takes place on the farm.
7) The farm has also undertaken vermicompositing project, which has a production capacity of 100 tonnes per annum.
8) Those who have a penchant for birdwatching can also venture out on the several nature trails that lead deep into the tranquil woods.