{"id":42013,"date":"2026-07-10T15:08:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=42013"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:38:26","slug":"lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200b\u200b12 Lonavala Villas Built for a Rained-In Weekend: Private Theatres, Games Rooms &amp; Monsoon-Usable Pools (Section 163 Guide, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Lonavalas_Waterfalls_Are_Shut_Your_Weekend_Doesnt_Have_to_Move\" >Lonavala&#8217;s Waterfalls Are Shut. Your Weekend Doesn&#8217;t Have to Move.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#What_Does_Section_163_Actually_Ban_in_Lonavala\" >What Does Section 163 Actually Ban in Lonavala?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Why_Doesnt_Section_163_Have_to_Cancel_Your_Lonavala_Plan\" >Why Doesn&#8217;t Section 163 Have to Cancel Your Lonavala Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#The_12_Lonavala_Villas_%E2%80%94_Ranked_by_Rained-In_Strength\" >The 12 Lonavala Villas \u2014 Ranked by Rained-In Strength<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Group_A_Villas_Where_the_Indoor_Entertainment_Stacks_Deepest\" >Group A: Villas Where the Indoor Entertainment Stacks Deepest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Group_B_Villas_With_a_Genuine_Monsoon-Usable_Pool\" >Group B: Villas With a Genuine Monsoon-Usable Pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Group_C_Villas_That_Nail_the_Theatre-and-Games_Format\" >Group C: Villas That Nail the Theatre-and-Games Format<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#What_Is_a_Monsoon-Usable_Pool\" >What Is a Monsoon-Usable Pool?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#What_Can_You_Do_Inside_a_Lonavala_Villa_When_It_Rains\" >What Can You Do Inside a Lonavala Villa When It Rains?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#1_The_Chai_and_Pakora_Balcony_Hour\" >1. The Chai and Pakora Balcony Hour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#2_The_Bollywood_Monsoon_Movie_Marathon\" >2. The Bollywood Monsoon Movie Marathon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#3_The_Snooker_TT_Carrom_Bracket_Tournament\" >3. The Snooker \/ TT \/ Carrom Bracket Tournament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#4_The_Long_Cook\" >4. The Long Cook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#5_The_Board_Game_Stack\" >5. The Board Game Stack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#6_The_In-Villa_Spa\" >6. The In-Villa Spa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Which_Lonavala_Villa_Should_You_Book\" >Which Lonavala Villa Should You Book?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/lonavala-villas-rained-in-weekend-theatres-games-rooms-indoor-pools\/#The_Weekend_Doesnt_Have_to_Move\" >The Weekend Doesn&#8217;t Have to Move<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"lonavalas-waterfalls-are-shut-your-weekend-doesnt-have-to-move\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lonavalas_Waterfalls_Are_Shut_Your_Weekend_Doesnt_Have_to_Move\"><\/span><strong>Lonavala&#8217;s Waterfalls Are Shut. Your Weekend Doesn&#8217;t Have to Move.<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 6 July 2026, Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 across Lonavala&#8217;s rural belt. The order runs from 6 July through 31 August 2026, enforced daily between 6 AM and 6 PM. Bhaje Waterfall, Karla Caves, Ekvira Devi Temple, the Lohagad-Visapur-Tikona-Tung fort belt, Tiger Point, Lion&#8217;s Point, Shivling Point, and the Pawana Dam area are all closed to tourists (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punenow.com\/pune-district-collector-imposes-section-163-in-lonavala-after-tourist-deaths\/\">PuneNow<\/a>). Bhushi Dam falls under the general water-body prohibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trigger was terrible: 15 tourists drowned at Pawana Dam and 6 more were swept away in the hills in the days before the order. That&#8217;s on top of at least 29 drowning deaths at Lonavala water bodies since 2017 (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024_Lonavala_waterfall_tragedy\">Wikipedia<\/a>). The 2024 Bhushi Dam tragedy alone killed a family of five, including four children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your Lonavala weekend was built around a waterfall or a fort trek, it&#8217;s cancelled. But the villa doesn&#8217;t have to be. These 12 StayVista properties \u2014 every URL curl-verified live on 10 July 2026 \u2014 have private theatres, dedicated games rooms, and monsoon-usable pools that hold up for 48 hours of continuous rain. Villa 41, Rosso, and Emerald Acres are the top picks. If you&#8217;d rather brave the rain, our companion guide covers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/15-things-to-do-in-lonavala-in-monsoon-2026-waterfalls-forts-pool-villa-stays\/\">15 things to do in Lonavala in monsoon 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1670258896861-b77a8cf6075c?q=80&amp;w=2070&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi invoked Section 163 of the BNSS on 6 July 2026, closing Lonavala&#8217;s waterfalls, dams and hilltop forts to tourists daily through 31 August 2026 after 15 tourists drowned at Pawana Dam and 6 were swept away in the hills (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punenow.com\/pune-district-collector-imposes-section-163-in-lonavala-after-tourist-deaths\/\">PuneNow<\/a>). Your weekend doesn&#8217;t need to move \u2014 these 12 StayVista villas have private theatres, dedicated games rooms and monsoon-usable pools that make the villa itself the itinerary. Villa 41, Rosso, and Emerald Acres are the top picks. <em>12 min read.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-section-163-actually-ban-in-lonavala\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Section_163_Actually_Ban_in_Lonavala\"><\/span><strong>What Does Section 163 Actually Ban in Lonavala?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 163 of the BNSS 2023 is the successor to the old Section 144 of the CrPC. The Pune order was signed on 6 July 2026 and runs through 31 August 2026, 6 AM to 6 PM every day. Enforcement sits with the Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural) and the Tehsildar of Maval taluka. Violations attract criminal action under the Sanhita (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punenow.com\/pune-district-collector-imposes-section-163-in-lonavala-after-tourist-deaths\/\">PuneNow<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Restricted Spot<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Status (6 AM \u2013 6 PM daily)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhaje Waterfall &amp; Bhaje Caves<\/td><td>Closed to tourists<\/td><td>Named in the primary order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karla Caves<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Named in the primary order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ekvira Devi Temple<\/td><td>Closed to tourists<\/td><td>Named in the primary order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lohagad Fort<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Trek closed during ban hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visapur Fort<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Trek closed during ban hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tikona Fort<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Trek closed during ban hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tung Fort<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Trek closed during ban hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tiger Point<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Peak monsoon viewpoint<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lion&#8217;s Point<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Sunset viewpoint<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shivling Point<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Named in the primary order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pawana Dam area<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><td>Trigger location (15 drownings)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhushi Dam<\/td><td>Closed under water-body ban<\/td><td>Not named individually; covered by the general prohibition<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punenow.com\/pune-district-collector-imposes-section-163-in-lonavala-after-tourist-deaths\/\">PuneNow<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/english.lokshahi.com\/amp\/story\/top-stories\/monsoon-safety-tourist-access-restricted-at-lonavala-spots-until-august-31\">Lokshahi English<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outlooktraveller.com\/News\/lonavala-imposes-restrictions-ahead-of-monsoon-for-tourist-safety\">Outlook Traveller<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order also bans twelve specific activities: entering fast-flowing water, swimming in dams or streams, sitting under waterfalls, &#8220;reckless&#8221; cliff-edge selfies and reels, alcohol at tourist spots, loud music systems, and the entry of 2\/4\/6-wheelers into dam and riverbank zones (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/curlytales.com\/india\/trending\/section-imposed-in-lonavala-amid-heavy-rain-what-this-means-for-travellers\/\">Curly Tales<\/a>). No fixed rupee fine is stated in the order text \u2014 violations invite discretionary criminal action, not a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Why this year is different.<\/em> Between March and May 2024, the Vanyajeev Rakshak Maval rescue organisation recovered <strong>27 bodies<\/strong> from water bodies in Maval taluka alone (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/travel\/outside-kerala\/2024\/07\/04\/lonavala-waterfall-accident-family-drowns-bhushi-dam-prohibitory-orders-activities-banned.html\">Onmanorama<\/a>). Selfie-related and flash-flood deaths kept climbing through 2024 and 2025. The 2026 order is the district&#8217;s attempt to make the monsoon survivable \u2014 respect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-doesnt-section-163-have-to-cancel-your-lonavala-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Doesnt_Section_163_Have_to_Cancel_Your_Lonavala_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Why Doesn&#8217;t Section 163 Have to Cancel Your Lonavala Plan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reason you&#8217;re booking Lonavala in July isn&#8217;t the waterfall. It&#8217;s the mood \u2014 rain drumming on a tin roof, mist filling the valley below your balcony, the drive up from Mumbai or Pune with the wipers on full. All of that is still available. What changes is the outdoor itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three amenity categories make a villa self-sufficient for a rained-in weekend: <strong>a private theatre or projector room<\/strong> that turns a wet afternoon into a marathon; <strong>a dedicated games room<\/strong> with a snooker table, TT setup or carrom board that holds a group of 8+ through an evening; and <strong>a monsoon-usable pool<\/strong> \u2014 meaning indoor, covered, or heated, not the standard outdoor pool that becomes unusable in July. We call this last one &#8220;monsoon-usable&#8221; because it&#8217;s a distinction almost no other Lonavala guide draws, and it&#8217;s the one that saves guest disappointment when the pool is technically there but too cold to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider the rainfall itself. Lonavala recorded <strong>143 mm of rainfall in a single monsoon spell<\/strong> in June 2025, with 116 mm falling in 24 hours \u2014 enough to overflow Bhushi Dam within a day (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punekarnews.in\/bhushi-dam-overflows-after-143-mm-rainfall-in-lonavala-authorities-issue-safety-advisory\/\">Punekar News<\/a>). The rain isn&#8217;t a problem to be waited out. It&#8217;s the whole experience. You want to be inside for it \u2014 inside a villa built to hold you comfortably for 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-12-lonavala-villas-ranked-by-rainedin-strength\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_12_Lonavala_Villas_%E2%80%94_Ranked_by_Rained-In_Strength\"><\/span><strong>The 12 Lonavala Villas \u2014 Ranked by Rained-In Strength<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every URL below was curl-verified live on 10 July 2026. We removed three villas from an earlier internal list \u2014 Maximus, Ayurkutir, and The Cincin \u2014 because their StayVista URLs returned HTTP 410. In their place: Nova Nest, V Square, and The Barn. The 12 are grouped by amenity dominance, not brand priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"group-a-villas-where-the-indoor-entertainment-stacks-deepest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_A_Villas_Where_the_Indoor_Entertainment_Stacks_Deepest\"><\/span><strong>Group A: Villas Where the Indoor Entertainment Stacks Deepest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1-villa-41-the-rare-threedeep-stack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <strong>Villa 41<\/strong> \u2014 the rare three-deep stack<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/zwyrqktt6lz4ejmj8jul.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6 BHK \/ 15\u201320 guests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Private movie theatre + gaming zone with poker table + jacuzzi-pool combo<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Group of friends (12+), milestone birthdays, bachelor\/bachelorette weekends<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The poker table is the reason to book. Bring chips, one host who knows Texas Hold&#8217;em rules, and expect the game to outlast the rain.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa 41 is the rare Lonavala property where the entertainment is stacked three-deep. A full movie theatre, a dedicated gaming zone with a poker table, and a jacuzzi paired to the pool \u2014 if the rain doesn&#8217;t stop for 48 hours, neither does what&#8217;s happening inside. Groups of 15+ can split naturally across the three rooms without anyone feeling stranded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/villa-41-6-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"2-stayvistas-rosso-the-theatre-disco-games-trifecta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <strong>StayVista&#8217;s Rosso<\/strong> \u2014 the theatre + disco + games trifecta<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/rosso-6-bhk-villa-with-private-pool-280b75.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6\u20138 BHK \/ 20+ guests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Theatre-disc room + full games room with billiards, table tennis, badminton<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Large groups (20+), corporate offsites, milestone birthdays<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The disc room switches from movie mode to dance mode with a few lighting changes \u2014 the caretaker knows the setup.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rosso is built for groups who want a theatre AND a disco AND a games room under one roof. The theatre-disc room is one of the more clever design decisions in the StayVista Lonavala inventory \u2014 it flips between formats depending on whether it&#8217;s 5 PM (film) or 11 PM (dance). When Section 163 kills your Rajmachi trek plan, Rosso replaces it with an indoor party stack that outlasts the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/rosso-6-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"3-seraphine-for-the-group-that-would-rather-queue-up-a-series\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Seraphine \u2014 for the group that would rather queue up a series<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/seraphine-503867.JPG\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Elaborate home theatre + designated games room + pool with attached jacuzzi<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Families with older kids, group of two-three families, weekend crews<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The pool-jacuzzi combo is best used in the late afternoon between rain spells \u2014 the jacuzzi is heated, the pool is not.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seraphine leads with a chic grey exterior, but it earns its place on this list on the inside. The theatre room is described in the listing as &#8220;elaborate&#8221; \u2014 the description is accurate \u2014 and it sits next to a dedicated games room. This is the villa for the group that would rather queue up a series than queue up at a viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/seraphine-6-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"4-the-glen-corporate-offsite-scale-monsoonproof\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <strong>The Glen<\/strong> \u2014 corporate offsite scale, monsoon-proof<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/the-glen-ff402a.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12 BHK \/ up to 30 guests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Home theatre + private disco + partially indoor sports turf + private pool<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Corporate offsites, extended family gatherings, wedding-adjacent stays<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Split your 30 guests across three activities in parallel \u2014 theatre \/ disco \/ games \u2014 instead of trying to do one thing together.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Glen&#8217;s 12 bedrooms swallow up to 30 guests, and the private disco + home theatre combo means an entire offsite can stay entertained without a single umbrella. This is the villa to book when Section 163 has just cancelled the outdoor half of your team-building agenda and you need to reinvent Saturday afternoon in the villa itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/the-glen-12-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"group-b-villas-with-a-genuine-monsoonusable-pool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_B_Villas_With_a_Genuine_Monsoon-Usable_Pool\"><\/span><strong>Group B: Villas With a Genuine Monsoon-Usable Pool<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"5-emerald-acres-the-only-genuine-indoor-pool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <strong>Emerald Acres<\/strong> \u2014 the only genuine indoor pool<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/emerald-acres-a80324.JPG\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Indoor swimming pool + snooker + steam room + sauna + private TV room + amphitheatre<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wellness-leaning groups, corporate offsites, large family gatherings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Use the steam + sauna combo after a snooker tournament \u2014 it&#8217;s the closest a Lonavala villa gets to a resort experience.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emerald Acres is the only villa on this list with a genuine indoor swimming pool. Add snooker, a steam room, a sauna, and a private TV room, and it becomes a self-contained resort no monsoon order can touch. If &#8220;indoor pool&#8221; was the single amenity that made you open this article, this is the one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/emerald-acres-7-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"6-mehta-mansion-covered-pool-stationwalk-convenience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Mehta Mansion<\/strong><strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 25px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0px;\"> \u2014 covered pool + station-walk convenience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/mehta-mansion-f17397.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>9 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Covered outdoor pool (rain-usable) + dedicated games room + pool table + ping pong + badminton<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Groups arriving by train from Mumbai \/ Pune, extended families, hybrid work-cations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The 7-minute walk to Lonavala railway station means guests can pop into the market for chikki and fudge between rain spells \u2014 the market stays open.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehta Mansion&#8217;s covered pool is the specific detail that matters this monsoon \u2014 you can still swim while the rain sheets outside, which is not something most Lonavala properties can promise. Add a full games room and a 7-minute walk to the railway station, and you&#8217;ve got the villa that solves both the &#8220;how do we get here&#8221; and &#8220;what do we do here&#8221; questions in one booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/mehta-mansion-9-bhk-villa-with-private-pool?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"7-villa-verona-heated-pool-for-the-low20s-chill\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <strong>Villa Verona<\/strong> \u2014 heated pool for the low-20s chill<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/villa-verona-heated-pool-3-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms-25c911.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Heated private pool + snooker + spa area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Small groups, one-family stays, couples-plus-friends weekends<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lonavala drops into the low 20s in July \u2014 the heated pool becomes the whole reason to be here. Book a poolside spa slot for 5 PM.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verona&#8217;s heated pool is the differentiator. Lonavala monsoon temperatures drop into the low 20s and standard outdoor pools become miserable \u2014 a heated pool is a rare, brief-fit amenity. Add snooker and a spa area, and it holds a smaller group indoors comfortably through the whole weekend. The villa&#8217;s own URL slug leads with &#8220;heated-pool&#8221; \u2014 that&#8217;s a StayVista tell that they know what makes this property special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/villa-verona-heated-pool-3-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"8-the-barn-heated-infinity-pool-for-the-betweenspell-swim\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Barn<\/strong><strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 25px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 0px;\"> \u2014 heated infinity pool for the between-spell swim<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/villa-109-at-canary-farms-57d7a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 12%\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Heated infinity pool + lawn + firepit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Small crews, couples&#8217; weekends, design-forward stays<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The firepit turns any dry evening into a cinematic one \u2014 check the forecast for a 2-hour break window and light it then.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Barn&#8217;s heated infinity pool is exposed, but the water temperature holds up through short rain spells. This is the villa to book when the forecast is spotty rather than continuous \u2014 the swim window opens more often than you&#8217;d expect. And the firepit turns any dry evening into a cinematic one; time it with a rain break and you&#8217;ve got the weekend&#8217;s best photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/the-barn-5-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"group-c-villas-that-nail-the-theatreandgames-format\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_C_Villas_That_Nail_the_Theatre-and-Games_Format\"><\/span><strong>Group C: Villas That Nail the Theatre-and-Games Format<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"9-white-pebbles-smallergroup-theatre-villa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. <strong>White Pebbles<\/strong> \u2014 smaller-group theatre villa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/vista-white-pebbles-villa-a18545.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4 BHK \/ 12 guests<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Theatre room + table tennis + lawn tennis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Two families travelling together, small friend groups<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Located 3.5 miles from Kune Falls \u2014 with Kune closed under Section 163, the villa becomes your entire itinerary.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Pebbles is the smaller-group version of the theatre-villa play. It&#8217;s a 4BHK with a legitimate theatre room and a TT setup \u2014 ideal for two families or a small friend group who don&#8217;t need the 20-guest footprint. The location is a StayVista pattern: close enough to a headline attraction (Kune Falls, 3.5 miles) that under normal conditions guests split time, but with Kune shut this monsoon, the villa is the whole trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/vista-white-pebbles-villa-4-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"10-villa-aangan-heritage-charm-with-a-projector-room\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. <strong>Villa Aangan<\/strong> \u2014 heritage charm with a projector room<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/villa-aangan-09c61d.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Projector room + indoor games setup + swimming pool + gazebo<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>One family, two couples, guests who want a slower villa aesthetic<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The projector room isn&#8217;t a purpose-built theatre \u2014 but during a downpour, the difference is invisible on screen.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa Aangan pairs heritage architecture with a projector room and a dedicated indoor games area. The theatre substitute costs less than a purpose-built one, but it delivers the same rained-in movie night. Right-sized for a single family or two couples who want charm over scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/villa-aangan-5-bhk-villa-with-private-pool?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"11-nova-nest-accessible-pick-stationadjacent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. <strong>Nova Nest<\/strong> \u2014 accessible pick, station-adjacent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/nova-nest-4e185a.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rooftop pool + indoor games in the living room + jacuzzi + spa<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Groups arriving from Mumbai without a car, in-between-size crews (8\u201312)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The rooftop pool is open-air \u2014 book with a rain-spell mindset. Indoor games and jacuzzi carry the wet-weather itinerary.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nova Nest is 1.2 miles from Lonavala railway station \u2014 the villa to book when your group is coming by train and doesn&#8217;t want to hire cars for the local move. The rooftop pool is exposed, so treat it as a fair-weather bonus rather than the plan. Indoor games in the spacious living room, a jacuzzi, and in-villa spa slots carry the itinerary the rest of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/nova-nest-6-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"12-v-square-rightsized-4bhk-with-indoor-games\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. <strong>V Square<\/strong> \u2014 right-sized 4BHK with indoor games<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.vistarooms.com\/gallery\/v-square-4046c0.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bedrooms \/ guests<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4 BHK<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rained-in stack<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Swimming pool + indoor games + table tennis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Smaller crews (6\u201310), one family, budget-conscious groups<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10 minutes to Ryewood Park and 25 minutes stroll to Della Adventure Park \u2014 both are indoor-friendly options if the rain lifts.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">V Square is the right-sized 4BHK pick for smaller groups. The amenity stack is lighter than Villa 41 or Rosso, but the fundamentals are there \u2014 pool, indoor games, table tennis. The valley view and the red-and-white facade are the design story; the entertainment is the practical one. Book this if your group is 8 people or fewer and you don&#8217;t need the corporate-offsite footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/v-square-4-bhk-villa-in-lonavala-with-private-pool-and-spacious-rooms?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=getaway_to_lonavala_villas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-monsoonusable-pool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Monsoon-Usable_Pool\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Monsoon-Usable Pool?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Private pool&#8221; is the amenity every Lonavala listing highlights. During monsoon, most of them are unusable \u2014 cold water, exposed to sheeting rain, empty by mid-afternoon. Introducing a category that fixes this: <strong>monsoon-usable pool<\/strong>. It splits into three sub-types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pool sub-type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it means<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rain-independent?<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>StayVista villas here<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indoor<\/strong><\/td><td>Fully enclosed, temperature-controlled<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Emerald Acres (only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Covered<\/strong><\/td><td>Outdoor pool with a roof or canopy<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 swimmable during rain, still cool<\/td><td>Mehta Mansion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Heated<\/strong><\/td><td>Outdoor but temperature-controlled<\/td><td>Between-spell swims only<\/td><td>Villa Verona, The Barn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard outdoor<\/td><td>Rain-dependent, cold in July<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>The other 8 villas on this list<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa amenity classification, StayVista Lonavala inventory as of 10 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distinction matters because standard &#8220;private pool&#8221; listings all look identical on the OTA search results \u2014 a rectangle of blue water with a photo of a sunset. Nine out of ten times in July, that pool is a beautiful photograph you cannot use. Nail the sub-type at booking and you&#8217;ll save the disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-can-you-do-inside-a-lonavala-villa-when-it-rains\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Do_Inside_a_Lonavala_Villa_When_It_Rains\"><\/span><strong>What Can You Do Inside a Lonavala Villa When It Rains?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every &#8220;indoor activities in Lonavala&#8221; post lists the Wax Museum, Della Adventure Park, and Adlabs Imagica \u2014 all of which involve either driving through the Section 163 zone or getting rained on. Here&#8217;s what to actually do inside your villa. Six rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-the-chai-and-pakora-balcony-hour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Chai_and_Pakora_Balcony_Hour\"><\/span><strong>1. The Chai and Pakora Balcony Hour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1765360024320-b2ab819c6f75?q=80&amp;w=2232&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D\" alt=\"Image credit: \nAbhijit Biswas via unsplash\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the whole point. When the rain sheets down the valley, hot chai and fresh pakoras on a covered balcony isn&#8217;t a &#8220;vibe&#8221; \u2014 it&#8217;s the specific experience Lonavala is priced for. Order in through the villa caretaker or make it yourself. The classic Maharashtrian pakora lineup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kanda bhaji<\/strong> \u2014 onion pakora, the local default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Batata vada<\/strong> \u2014 potato dumplings, the Lonavala railway platform classic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mirchi bhaji<\/strong> \u2014 stuffed banana pepper for the group with heat tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corn bhaji<\/strong> \u2014 the modern favourite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palak pakora<\/strong> \u2014 spinach and coriander, for the vegetable-forward crowd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair with cutting chai or masala chai \u2014 the villa kitchen should stock elaichi, ginger, and lemongrass. <strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> ask the villa caretaker in advance to arrange fresh pakoras at 5 PM daily. Most Maharashtra villa caretakers can source ingredients from the local market before the 6 PM Section 163 zone shutdown, so timing matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-the-bollywood-monsoon-movie-marathon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Bollywood_Monsoon_Movie_Marathon\"><\/span><strong>2. The Bollywood Monsoon Movie Marathon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Villa 41, Rosso, Seraphine, The Glen, White Pebbles, and Villa Aangan \u2014 the projector room is the room that pays for the villa. Here&#8217;s a curated 10-film playlist for a rained-in weekend, mixing monsoon-set classics, friend-group films, and dependable rewatches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lootera<\/strong> (2013) \u2014 the literal monsoon film. Rain, longing, one of Hindi cinema&#8217;s most beautiful cinematography sequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wake Up Sid<\/strong> (2009) \u2014 Mumbai monsoon coming-of-age. The Konkan Kanya train sequence is a mood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dil Chahta Hai<\/strong> (2001) \u2014 three friends, a Goa trip, the definitive friend-group film. Perfect for a 10+ crew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara<\/strong> (2011) \u2014 the road-trip film. Watch it and nobody will complain that the outdoor plan got cancelled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani<\/strong> (2013) \u2014 the Manali monsoon montage is worth the price of admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 Idiots<\/strong> (2009) \u2014 the safe rewatch. Everyone in the room knows the dialogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Andhadhun<\/strong> (2018) \u2014 thriller for the after-dinner slot when everyone wants edge-of-seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Piku<\/strong> (2015) \u2014 road-trip warmth for families with parents in tow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barfi!<\/strong> (2012) \u2014 Darjeeling monsoon mood, low-dialogue, works for mixed-language groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kabhi Kabhie<\/strong> (1976) \u2014 the classic for when the grandparents are in the villa. Ends the marathon on the right note.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar between them cover nine of these ten. Download the ones you want offline before check-in \u2014 Lonavala&#8217;s monsoon Wi-Fi drops during heavy spells, and you&#8217;ll lose the stream at the worst possible moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-the-snooker-tt-carrom-bracket-tournament\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Snooker_TT_Carrom_Bracket_Tournament\"><\/span><strong>3. The Snooker \/ TT \/ Carrom Bracket Tournament<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1575553939928-d03b21323afe?q=80&amp;w=2070&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D\" alt=\"Image credit: \nKlara Kulikova via unsplash\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;object-position:42% 100%\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Villa 41, Rosso, Emerald Acres, Mehta Mansion, White Pebbles, Villa Verona, and V Square \u2014 build a bracket. Eight-person single-elimination snooker takes about 90 minutes. Doubles carrom holds a group of 12 for two hours. Round-robin TT can absorb a group of six through an entire wet afternoon. The point isn&#8217;t the tournament \u2014 the point is that the rain becomes background noise instead of the day&#8217;s obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-the-long-cook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Long_Cook\"><\/span><strong>4. The Long Cook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villa kitchen is the most underused amenity in the Lonavala inventory. Order fresh vegetables through the local sabjiwala who delivers even during Section 163 hours \u2014 most villa caretakers have a WhatsApp number for one. Cook a proper Maharashtrian meal: <strong>puran poli<\/strong>, <strong>misal<\/strong>, <strong>sabudana khichdi<\/strong>, <strong>thalipeeth<\/strong>. Two hours of chopping and simmering with a group is worth more than two hours at a viewpoint you can no longer visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-the-board-game-stack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Board_Game_Stack\"><\/span><strong>5. The Board Game Stack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring or ask the villa to provide Catan, Codenames, Uno, poker (the Villa 41 poker table is the specific reason to book Villa 41), and antakshari for the older-family segment. Old-school for a reason \u2014 rain kills the itinerary but never the game. A group of 10 can go through a full Codenames evening without checking the weather once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-the-invilla-spa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_In-Villa_Spa\"><\/span><strong>6. The In-Villa Spa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1544161515-4ab6ce6db874?q=80&amp;w=2070&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Villa Verona, Emerald Acres, and Nova Nest offer in-villa spa bookings \u2014 therapists come to you, no leaving the villa required. Monsoon-appropriate treatment: an <strong>abhyanga oil massage<\/strong> at 5 PM after a wet walk on the covered veranda. Book ahead through the caretaker \u2014 the therapist pool is limited and Section 163 restricts some of their movement patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"which-lonavala-villa-should-you-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Lonavala_Villa_Should_You_Book\"><\/span><strong>Which Lonavala Villa Should You Book?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twelve villas is a lot to sort through. The shortcut:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>If you&#8217;re\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Book\u2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A couple or small group (4\u20136 people)<\/td><td>Villa Aangan, Villa Verona, V Square, or White Pebbles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A family with kids<\/td><td>Seraphine, White Pebbles, or Mehta Mansion (walkable to railway station)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A group of friends (10\u201315)<\/td><td>Villa 41, Rosso, or Nova Nest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Planning a corporate offsite (20+)<\/td><td>The Glen, Rosso, or Emerald Acres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Set on an actual indoor pool<\/td><td>Emerald Acres (the only option)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coming by train from Mumbai \/ Pune<\/td><td>Mehta Mansion (7-min walk) or Nova Nest (1.2 mi)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prioritising a heated pool<\/td><td>Villa Verona or The Barn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decision matrix \u2014 StayVista Lonavala inventory, July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One honest note:<\/strong> if the whole weekend hinges on the pool, book Emerald Acres. If the whole weekend hinges on the theatre, book Villa 41 or Rosso. If it&#8217;s about a small crew and a heated soak, book Verona. Most other combinations resolve to two or three villas, and any of them will do the job.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673180162\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Section 163 in Lonavala?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Section 163 is the Pune District Collector&#8217;s prohibitory order under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (the successor code to Section 144 CrPC). It bans tourist entry to Lonavala&#8217;s waterfalls, dams and hilltop forts daily from 6 AM to 6 PM, in force from 6 July through 31 August 2026 (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punenow.com\/pune-district-collector-imposes-section-163-in-lonavala-after-tourist-deaths\/\">PuneNow<\/a>).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673197635\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Bhushi Dam open in 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bhushi Dam is closed to tourists under the general water-body prohibition in the 6 July 2026 order. The primary order text names Bhaje, Karla, and Pawana Dam individually, and the water-body ban extends to Bhushi in practice. Treat Bhushi as closed until the order expires on 31 August 2026.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673213495\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which Lonavala villas have private theatres?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Six of the twelve StayVista villas on this list have a confirmed private theatre or projector room: Villa 41, StayVista&#8217;s Rosso, Seraphine, The Glen, White Pebbles, and Villa Aangan. Villa 41 and Rosso stack the theatre with a games room or disc room; the others run the theatre as the headline amenity.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673229055\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which Lonavala villa has a genuine indoor swimming pool?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Emerald Acres is the only StayVista Lonavala villa with a confirmed indoor swimming pool. Mehta Mansion has a covered outdoor pool that stays rain-usable. Villa Verona and The Barn have heated outdoor pools that stay usable during monsoon chill.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673245991\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What can you do in Lonavala when it&#8217;s raining heavily?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">With Section 163 in force through 31 August 2026, outdoor spots are closed daily 6 AM to 6 PM. Villa-based options include private theatre movie marathons, games-room tournaments (snooker, TT, carrom), heated-pool swims, in-villa spa bookings, chai-and-pakora balcony hours, and long-form Maharashtrian home cooking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673262241\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long is the Lonavala tourist ban in force?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Section 163 order runs from 6 July through 31 August 2026 and applies daily between 6 AM and 6 PM. Some early news reports quoted an end date of 31 July \u2014 the primary Pune district order text extends it to 31 August (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punenow.com\/pune-district-collector-imposes-section-163-in-lonavala-after-tourist-deaths\/\">PuneNow<\/a>).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673275708\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are Lonavala villas with private pools worth it in monsoon?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Only if the pool is indoor, covered, or heated. A standard outdoor pool becomes cold and unusable in July and August. StayVista villas that qualify as monsoon-usable are Emerald Acres (indoor), Mehta Mansion (covered), Villa Verona (heated), and The Barn (heated infinity).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783673289068\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the fine for violating Section 163 in Lonavala?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The 6 July 2026 order does not specify a fixed rupee fine. Violations attract discretionary criminal action under BNSS Section 163, enforced by the Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural) and the Tehsildar of Maval taluka.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-weekend-doesnt-have-to-move\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Weekend_Doesnt_Have_to_Move\"><\/span><strong>The Weekend Doesn&#8217;t Have to Move<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 163 has closed the outdoor circuit, but the villa can carry the trip. Villa 41 for the group that wants three rooms of entertainment. Emerald Acres for the only actual indoor pool in the inventory. Rosso for the 20-plus crew who need a theatre AND a disco AND a games room. Book any of them here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/maharashtra\/villas-in-lonavala\">browse all StayVista villas in Lonavala<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One responsible-travel note before you go. The order exists because 15 people died at Pawana Dam and 6 more were swept away in the hills in the week before it was written. Respect the ban. Don&#8217;t attempt closed viewpoints or forts. Enjoy the rain from the balcony, the theatre, and the pool \u2014 that&#8217;s what the villa is built for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Related reading on StayVista&#8217;s blog:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/15-things-to-do-in-lonavala-in-monsoon-2026-waterfalls-forts-pool-villa-stays\/\">15 Things to Do in Lonavala in Monsoon 2026<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/monsoon-villas-western-ghats-lonavala-karjat-mahabaleshwar\/\">Monsoon Villas in the Western Ghats<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-pool-villas-in-lonavala-and-karjat-for-your-summer-getaway\/\">Best Pool Villas in Lonavala and Karjat<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-villas-in-lonavala-for-family-holidays-your-summer-vacation-guide\/\">Best Villas in Lonavala for Family Holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lonavala&#8217;s Waterfalls Are Shut. 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