Royal Camping Club

What Royal Camping Club does

Royal Camping Club is a privately held, direct-to-consumer boutique hospitality operator based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. The company runs three distinct experiential-stay properties: Forest Trails, a jungle resort in Mathgaon in the Sahyadri range (offering a Jungle Cottage at ₹4,000/night and a British Villa at ₹12,000/room/night with jungle safaris, guided treks, campfires, and BBQs); Heritage Residency, a heritage hotel within the precincts of the historical Panhala Fort (five units, package rates from ₹3,800/person, plus a banquet hall for up to 100 guests); and Casa Royale, a 5-bedroom private-pool luxury villa in Vagator, Goa (accommodating up to 13 guests with chef-on-call). The company also offers an annual membership program providing cross-property discounts to lock in recurring demand.

The business model is asset-heavy and operationally traditional. Royal Camping Club generates revenue from per-night room/villa rentals at rack rates or packages, a mandatory food add-on priced at ₹1,250 per person per day, optional paid activities (campfires, treks, safaris, BBQ, candle-light dinners), and the recurring membership subscription. The company operates entirely on direct bookings via its website contact forms and four phone numbers, requires minimum 2-day advance reservations, and uses no OTAs, travel agencies, or booking aggregators. Its technology stack is limited to a WordPress-based website, social media channels (Instagram, Facebook), and manual booking administration; there is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI tooling.

Royal Camping Club employs 7 people and is pursuing a multi-property expansion strategy with two additional locations already announced — Radhanagri (near the Radhanagari Dam wildlife reserve in Maharashtra) and Tondavali Beach (25 km north of Malvan in Goa). The customer base is fragmented across four segments: nature and adventure travelers, heritage and culture enthusiasts, luxury vacation seekers, and group/corporate event hosts. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or institutional investors are disclosed, and the company appears to be founder- or family-owned based on a lack of external ownership disclosures.

Name

Royal Camping Club

Legal name

Royal Camping Club

Website

https://royalcampingclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Royal Camping Club is a privately held, direct-to-consumer boutique hospitality operator in Maharashtra and Goa, India, running three experiential properties — Forest Trails jungle resort, Heritage Residency in Panhala Fort, and Casa Royale private villa in Vagator — and an annual membership program for cross-property stays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hospitality and Resorts

NAICS

Accommodation (721), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAGAIAD), Safari & Wilderness Luxury Resorts (THAGACAD)

Keywords

• Jungle resort accommodations
• Heritage hotel stays
• Luxury villa rentals
• Adventure tourism packages
• Hospitality membership program

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolhapur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Bookings: The primary revenue stream comes from renting luxury accommodations across three properties: jungle cottages and British Villa at Forest Trails (Mathgaon), heritage units at Heritage Residency (Panhala), and private pool villas at Casa Royale (Goa). Accommodations are priced per room/night with minimum occupancy requirements.
2. Food and Beverage: Meals are offered as an add-on service. At Forest Trails, meals cost ₹1250 per person per day including breakfast, lunch, hi-tea, and dinner. Authentic local cuisine is served, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options cooked in separate utensils. Casa Royale offers chef-on-call service with additional charges.
3. Adventure Activities: Additional revenue generated from optional activities such as campfires (₹800 per group), guided treks (₹200 per person), jungle safaris (₹800 for 5 people, 1 hour), and BBQ sessions (₹200 per person). Candle light dinners available for ₹800 per couple.
4. Membership Program: Annual membership program offering benefits including 1 free night stay, 50% discount on 6-night stays at Heritage Residency, 25% discount on all properties year-round, and 15% discount on food at all properties. Members can divide 6 nights into 2 nights each across different properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royal Camping Club operates a portfolio of three distinct hospitality properties in Maharashtra and Goa, India: Forest Trails (a jungle resort in Mathgaon with British Villa and Jungle Cottage accommodations), Heritage Residency (a heritage hotel within Panhala Fort with five units and banquet facilities), and Casa Royale (a luxury 5-bedroom private-pool villa in Vagator, Goa). Offerings include on-site activities (treks, jungle safaris, campfires, BBQs), meal plans featuring authentic local Konkan and Maharashtrian cuisine, and an annual membership program providing discounts across all properties.

Product overview

Royal Camping Club is a hospitality company operating three distinct properties across Maharashtra and Goa, India. The portfolio consists of Forest Trails (a jungle resort in Mathgaon with British Villa and Jungle Cottage accommodations), Heritage Residency (a heritage hotel within Panhala Fort with five units), and Casa Royale (a luxury 5-bedroom private pool villa in Goa). The company also offers a membership program providing discounts across all properties and has two upcoming locations planned at Radhanagri and Tondavali Beach. The properties focus on experiential tourism combining nature, heritage, and luxury hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forest Trails: Jungle resort located in Mathgaon, Maharashtra, offering nature-based experiences including jungle cottages, British Villa accommodations, and activities like trekking, safari, and campfires.
• Heritage Residency
• Casa Royale

Products and services

• Forest Trails A jungle resort located in Mathgaon, Maharashtra, nestled in the Sahyadri mountain range and Western Ghats. Offers the British Villa (2-room luxury villa accommodating up to 20 guests) and Jungle Cottage (1-room cottage for couples/small families) accommodations, along with activities such as campfires, guided treks, jungle safaris, barbecues, and candlelight dinners. Designed for nature lovers, families, and groups seeking experiential tourism in the Western Ghats.
• Heritage Residency A heritage hotel situated within the Panhala Fort precincts in Maharashtra, offering five accommodation units, each with a living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, mini pantry, and balcony. Features include a banquet hall accommodating up to 100 guests, an adventure park, and proximity to historical sites such as Teen Darwaza, Parshya Rishi Cave, and Panhala Fort. Designed for heritage tourism enthusiasts, cultural travelers, and group event hosting.
• Casa Royale A luxury 5-bedroom private villa in Vagator, Goa, featuring a private pool, modern kitchen, high-speed WiFi, and accommodations for up to 13 guests. Services include chef-on-call, housekeeping, water sports, barbecue nights, private beach picnics, and spa treatments. Located minutes from Anjuna, Vagator, Calangute, and Baga beaches. Designed for discerning luxury travelers, families, couples, and group celebrations.
• Annual Membership Program An annual subscription membership program offering 1 complimentary night stay at Heritage Residency Panhala, 50% discount on 6 nights (divisible as 2 nights each across Forest Trails, Heritage Residency, and Casa Royale), 25% year-round discount on stays at all properties, and 15% discount on food at all properties. Designed for repeat travelers, families, and community members seeking value across the Royal Camping Club portfolio.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Treebo Hotels: Tech-enabled mid-market hotel brand operating hundreds of properties across India. Comparable in being a multi-property Indian hospitality brand, though positioned in standardized budget-to-mid segment rather than experiential nature/heritage.
• Airbnb: Global alternative accommodation platform that Royal Camping Club does not currently distribute through. Comparable in hosting unique, non-hotel stays for leisure travelers, and represents both a competitive threat and an untapped distribution channel.
• The Tribe (by CGH Earth): CGH Earth's experiential boutique hotel brand offering curated nature and heritage stays across India. Comparable in emphasizing heritage properties, authentic local cuisine, and immersive experiences at premium price points.

Direct peers

• StayVista: Luxury private villa and vacation rental brand in India, with strong presence in Goa and Maharashtra including private pool villas. Closely aligned with Casa Royale's luxury villa model and target affluent leisure segment.
• SaffronStays: India's largest private vacation rental platform curating unique nature, heritage, and boutique stays across Maharashtra, Goa, and other states. Directly comparable in product mix (offbeat properties, nature/heritage focus) and target customer (urban Indian families seeking curated getaways).
• Grassroutes: Indian rural and nature tourism operator offering curated stays in villages, farms, and wilderness settings including Maharashtra. Direct overlap with Royal Camping Club's nature-retreat and experiential-stay positioning.
• Jungle Lodges and Resorts (Karnataka): Government-run chain of jungle lodges and resorts across Karnataka's wildlife reserves. Conceptually identical to Forest Trails — nature lodges offering safari, treks, and wildlife immersion in Western Ghats–style ecosystems.

Emerging players

• Zostel: Backpacker-focused experiential hostel chain across India targeting young travelers in nature destinations including Goa and Western Ghats. Comparable in targeting experiential, offbeat travelers, though at a much lower price point.

Regional players

• Vasota Jungle Camp: Maharashtra Tourism–operated jungle camp near Koyna wildlife sanctuary in the Western Ghats. Direct regional competitor in the Sahyadri jungle-stay category, offering similar trekking, safari, and nature-immersion experiences.

Others

• MakeMyTrip: India's leading online travel aggregator for hotels, flights, and holiday packages including Goa and Maharashtra properties. Functions as a key distribution channel competitor and a potential partnership opportunity for Royal Camping Club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/royalcampingclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/royalcampingclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rcclifestyle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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