Machan Resorts LLP

What Machan Resorts LLP does

Machan Resorts LLP, doing business as The Machan®, operates a destination eco-resort on a 25-acre forested property in Jambulne, Lonavala, within the UNESCO World Heritage Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, approximately 2.5 hours from Mumbai and 1.5 hours from Pune. The resort's core product is a portfolio of 29 distinct accommodation units (variously branded Canopy, Forest, Jungle, Sunset, Heritage, Starlight, and Cocoon Machans, plus The Cabin and Woods), with the signature being elevated treehouses rising 30-45 feet above the forest floor. The property is designed around a sustainability-first infrastructure layer: a 100 KW solar-wind hybrid system supplying nearly all on-site energy, hybrid solar-powered air conditioning, 80% grey water recycling for irrigation, parabolic solar cookers handling approximately 50% of all meals, and an innovative pool heat-exchanger cooling loop on the Cocoon units that reuses cool pool air to lower room temperature by roughly 8 degrees. A destination spa (Aaranya Spa), a 3,000 sq ft arboreal Executive Centre for corporate events, 4 km of marked nature trails, and curated birding, trekking, and stargazing experiences round out the offering.

The business model is primarily accommodation-led, with average daily rates implied in the Rs 9,500-32,000 per-night band for corporate vouchers and weekend uplift, complemented by F&B (lunch at Rs 1,299, dinner at Rs 1,499 per person, full breakfast included with stays), spa treatments priced Rs 1,800-8,499, gift certificates (Rs 1,000-10,000 denominations), and corporate block-booking contracts valid for up to a year. Full advance payment is required at booking. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company's own website, phone reservations, and email, supplemented by listings on TripAdvisor and Booking.com; a dedicated corporate sales channel handles enterprise block bookings and incentive voucher programs. Customer segments span honeymooning couples, families, nature enthusiasts, and corporate groups, with named enterprise clients including Dell, Mercedes-Benz India, Tata Group, Procter & Gamble India, Abbott India, Volkswagen India, Capgemini, Cleartrip, DNV GL, Baroda Pioneer, and Cochlear India.

In September 2024 the company announced plans to expand to five new properties in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, supported by new leadership hires (Director of Talent and Culture in October 2024), a Great Place To Work certification in February 2025, and a registered "The Machan®" trademark. Ownership rests with partner Sanat Hooja, COO Rakshit Sharma, and additional unnamed partners within an LLP structure with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

Machan Resorts LLP

Legal name

Machan Resorts LLP

Website

https://themachan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Machan Resorts LLP operates The Machan®, a destination eco-resort in Lonavala's Western Ghats offering 29 elevated treehouse and cabin accommodations, a spa, and corporate event facilities, serving leisure travelers and enterprise offsite clients from Mumbai, Pune, and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Lodges (Low-Impact, Nature-Integrated Lodging) (THAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK), Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Eco-resort hospitality
• Treehouse accommodations
• Wellness spa services
• Corporate event venues
• Biodiversity getaway

Headquarters

HQ city

Juhu

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Primary revenue stream from overnight stays in various Machan types (tree houses, cabins, ground-based accommodations). Room rates vary by weekday/weekend, with 100% payment required in advance at time of booking.
2. Spa Services: Aaranya Spa offering massage therapies, facials, pedicures, reflexology treatments. Prices range from Rs 1,800 to Rs 8,499 per treatment.
3. Food and Beverage: Rotational daily set menus for lunch and dinner served buffet-style. Lunch at Rs 1,299/-, Dinner at Rs 1,499/-. Full breakfast included with accommodation packages. No outside food permitted.
4. Corporate Events and Block Bookings: Corporate team outings, incentive vouchers, and block bookings with custom rates valid for up to a year. 3,000 sq ft Executive Centre available for conferences.
5. Gift Certificates: Getaway certificates for overnight stays including breakfast, and Experience Certificates in denominations from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000 for additional services like candlelight dinners, wish lanterns, guided treks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Machan Resorts LLP operates The Machan, an exclusive eco-resort in Jambulne (Lonavala, Maharashtra) within the Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering elevated treehouse accommodations 30-45 feet above the forest floor across 29 Machan types, supplemented by the Aaranya Spa, rotational buffet-style food and beverage service, guided nature trails and birding across 4 km of private paths, and a 3,000 sq ft Arboreal Executive Centre for corporate events and conferences. Operations are powered almost entirely by a hybrid solar-wind renewable energy system with grey water recycling and solar cooking infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aaranya Spa: Destination spa offering relaxing therapies conducted to sounds of nature in a forest setting
• Executive Centre

Products and services

• Treehouse Accommodation - The Machan
• Aaranya Spa
• Food and Beverage Service
• Corporate Events and Block Bookings
• Gift Certificates
• Guided Nature Trails and Experiences

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% renewable energy generation from solar and wind
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evolve Back (formerly Orange County Resorts): Indian luxury resort operator with properties in Coorg, Kabini and Hampi focused on nature-immersive experiences and wildlife. Comparable to The Machan on Indian geography, premium leisure positioning, and nature-based experiential differentiation.
• Vana Retreats: Indian wellness retreat in Dehradun offering nature-based wellness programs and Ayurvedic therapies. Comparable to The Machan on the Indian premium wellness/leisure segment, sustainability positioning, and integrated spa offering.
• CGH Earth: Indian hospitality group operating eco-sensitive resorts and experiential stays across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and other states with strong sustainability positioning. Closely comparable to The Machan on eco-resort positioning, Indian geography, and nature-immersive guest experience.
• Treehouse Hotels & Resorts (Bansal Group): Indian hospitality brand centered on treehouse-style accommodations across multiple locations. Comparable to The Machan on the architectural treehouse concept, Indian domestic leisure market, and mid-to-premium pricing tier.

Broad incumbents

• The Oberoi Group: Premium Indian luxury hotel chain with nature-immersive properties such as Oberoi Vanyavilas and Oberoi Wildflower Hall. Comparable to The Machan on premium Indian leisure segment, corporate event capability, and sustainability-led luxury positioning.
• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Global luxury hospitality brand operating wellness- and sustainability-led resorts worldwide. Comparable to The Machan on the eco-luxury positioning, spa-driven ancillary revenue, and ESG-aligned premium pricing model.
• Soneva: Luxury eco-resort operator with flagship properties in the Maldives and Thailand, renowned for sustainability (carbon neutral, waste-to-wealth) and premium pricing. Comparable to The Machan on luxury eco-resort positioning, sustainability credentials and discretionary leisure guest segment.
• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury resort operator with secluded nature-immersive properties globally, including Aman-i-Khas and Amangiri. Comparable to The Machan on the exclusive, low-density nature retreat positioning, premium ADR, and corporate/luxury leisure client mix.
• Taj Safaris (IHCL): Indian Hotels Company subsidiary operating wildlife lodges and luxury safari camps across national parks. Comparable to The Machan on the Indian luxury wilderness accommodation segment, corporate retreat utilization, and conservation-aligned positioning.
• ITC Hotels: Major Indian hospitality group with luxury and sustainable LEED-certified properties including nature-immersive resorts. Comparable to The Machan on corporate retreat clientele, ESG positioning, and Indian luxury leisure segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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