Activities at The Farmstead
These run at our farm in Kharawade, Mulshi. Some are seasonal or run on selected days, so ask when you book.
1. Food forest and seasonal crops
Walk through the food forest and fields to see what is growing that month: fruit trees, vegetables, millets and pulses. Our crop calendar shows what is sown and harvested through the year.
2. Guided nature trails
A guide walks you through the farm and its surroundings and points out plants, birds and other wildlife. Available on selected days at an additional cost.
3. Riverside relaxation
The Mutha river runs along the farm. Spend time in the shade, settle into a hammock over the water or simply watch the river. Children must be supervised near the river at all times.
4. Outdoor and indoor games
Cricket, football, badminton and volleyball on the lawns; carrom, chess and board games indoors. On weekends and special days, interactive group games with prizes run in the afternoon for groups of 15 or more.
5. Farm meals
A day outing includes a breakfast buffet, a veg and non-veg lunch buffet and high tea. Stays include all meals.
6. Seasonal highlights
- Fireflies: evenings during the firefly season, usually just before the monsoon.
- Monsoon waterfall treks: short treks to waterfalls around Mulshi during the rains.
7. Quiet time
Bring a book, a sketchbook or paints and find a sit-out with a view of the fields or the river.
Other agro tourism activities in Maharashtra
Farms across Maharashtra offer a wider mix. These are common elsewhere and are not part of a day at The Farmstead:
- Bullock cart rides along village roads.
- Hurda parties in winter, roasting tender jowar in the field.
- Hands-on farming: planting paddy seedlings in the monsoon or harvesting in winter.
- Animal care: feeding cows, goats or poultry and learning how they are raised.
- Village visits to see local crafts, markets and cooking.
Tips for a good day on a farm
- Arrive early: mornings are cooler and the best time for walks.
- Wear closed shoes and carry a cap, sunscreen and, in the monsoon, a rain jacket.
- Do not pluck fruit, flowers or plants, and do not disturb wildlife.
- Skip outside speakers: the farm is for quiet time.
- Book ahead, especially for weekends and groups.
Planning for a group? See team outings or read agro tourism near Pune to compare options.
Questions
What are the most popular agro tourism activities?
Farm and food forest walks, seeing seasonal crops being planted or harvested, farm meals, outdoor games, nature trails, river time and, on some farms, bullock cart rides and a winter hurda party.
What is a hurda party?
A hurda party is a Maharashtrian winter tradition, usually from December to February, where tender green jowar (sorghum) is roasted on an open fire in the field and eaten with chutneys, often followed by a farm meal.
Which agro tourism activities are included in a day outing at The Farmstead?
Breakfast, lunch and high tea, indoor and outdoor games, access to the lawns and sit-outs, a walk through the farmland and riverside hammocks. Guided nature walks run on selected days at an extra cost, and interactive group games need at least 15 people.
Are agro tourism activities good for corporate team outings?
Yes. Open lawns, team games and a hall make a farm a good base for a team day. At The Farmstead a day offsite starts at Rs 1,500 per person with breakfast, lunch and high tea.
What should we wear for agro tourism activities?
Comfortable clothes and closed shoes you do not mind getting muddy, a cap and sunscreen, and a light rain jacket in the monsoon. Carry a change of clothes for children.
Spend a day or a night on the farm
The Farmstead is a 6 acre agro tourism farm on the Mutha river in Kharawade, Mulshi, about an hour from Pune. Day outings run 8 AM to 6 PM with three meals; stays include all meals.