Frequently  Asked  Questions:

1. The access to the camp?

The camp is located next to Dhauj bandh near village Silakhari, P.O. Dhauj village, District Faridabad, it's just 48 kms from Connaught place. There are 2 main access roads to reach Camp Wild Retreat Dhauj at Aravali Valley

• OPTION 1 - The access for guests coming in a large coach/ bus is from the Ballabgarh – Sohna state highway only. One needs to turn inside from the Dhauj police station, crossing Shahnaz Hussain’s farm house leading to the camp at Dhauj Bandh. Also for guests coming from East Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sohna and Agra, this is the best suited route for reaching Camp Wild Retreat Dhauj at Aravali Valley. Here is the Google map pin which will help you come to the camp. CLICK HERE  

• OPTION 2 -  The access for guests coming from Gurgaon, Jaipur, South Delhi, North Delhi and West Delhi is from the Gurgaon-Faridabad state highway. However only sedan cars and SUV can come via this route as it passes through a section in the Mangar village where the roads are very narrow. One needs to turn inside from the Mangar police station on the main Gurgaon-Faridabad state highway, on the Camp Wild Retreat Road crossing Hotel Lalit Mangar leading to the camp at Dhauj Bandh. Please note that Coach and Buses cannot come via this route. Here is the Google map pin that will help you come to the camp - CLICK HERE

2. How is the road condition?

Both Ballabgarh – Sohna Road and Gurgaon Faridabad highway are toll roads and the internal roads leading to the camp are single-lane but metalled roads. The last 3 km of internal roads from both the villages of Mangar and Silakhari are typical village roads. The routes pass through a very scenic area through farms, open fields and village inhabitants. Please be careful while driving through the villages as it is very usual for the children to play on the roads. 

3.  What kind of vehicles should be avoided?

Very low ground clearance vehicles should be avoided. Rest all normal cars can easily come to the camp.

4.  Is parking available at the camp?

Yes, free parking is available at the camp. The camp can accommodate over 100 cars at a time.

5. What kind of accommodation is available at the campsite?

Camp Wild Retreat has 15 Air conditioner cottages with attached bathrooms which are comfortable. All of them have Veranda and feature scenic close views of the Aravali Hills. The rooms have large private modern baths. Every cottage has a separate entrance. 

6. Are toiletries provided?

Yes, fresh bathing and hand towels, hand wash soap, bathing soap, moisturizer and toilet paper rolls are provided in all bathrooms. 

7.  What kind of rooms and comforts can one expect? 

Rooms at Camp Wild Retreat in the cottages are not like a typical hotel. The style, mood and ambience reflect a wilderness camp. The rooms are rustic and nice. The flooring has a wooden look, furniture is made from stone which is unique and solid. The walls are painted white over raw bricks giving it a Mediterranean feel and vibe. Some sections of the walls are also made from  bamboo plywood for the wilderness effect. 6 cottages also have an attic with an inbuilt ladder where 2-3 more people can easily sleep, mostly popular with families. The curtains are lovely and colourful and have been inspired by the local theme using grass straw popularly called a "chick" with a simple roll-up system. There are 2 bedside reading lights and 3 more hanging colourful ball lights providing enough light in the room. Most of the beds in the cottages are twin-bedded, though 3 attic lodges do have double beds. 

Bathrooms are large spread over 120 sq feet, modern and tiled in cottages. Bright LED tube lights power up the bathrooms.

8.  Is hot water available in the bathrooms?

Yes, hot water flows in all bathrooms powered by solar geysers throughout the year. However, sometimes in winter on days when there is no sun, we might have to provide you with hot water in buckets. Also, it takes appx 5 mins for the hot water to flow through the taps requesting some patience. 

9.  What kind of food is served at the camp?

Simple, delicious and nutritious home-cooked type food is served at the camp. Most of the things are grown organically at the camp itself. 

10. Can I order a~la~carte meal at the camp?

No, at present we do not have the option of ordering from the menu. The menu is to be pre-decided at the time of reservation. One also has the option of pre-ordering snacks from the online menu card at the time of reservation.

11.  Is there electricity at the Camp?

Yes, though erratic being a remote village area, there is permanent electricity at the campsite. We also have DG genset backup to make your stay at the camp comfortable. However, it does take a few minutes for the genset to start. It's a good idea to carry your own torches also as you might like to go for a night trek and it will serve both purposes. 

12.  Is room service available?

We do not have any room service at present. Being an outdoor camp, most of the time is spent outdoors doing activities and exploring the areas. The Aravallis are a tremendous unexplored region welcoming adventurers with amazing secrets

13.  What about amenities like TV, Newspaper, Air conditioning and Swimming Pool?

Being an adventure activity centre based in the lap of nature, the concept is to disconnect with the daily gadgets and connect with nature. Hence there is no TV, newspaper. We have fans and Air conditioners in cottages for overnight stays and Swimming Pool is available at the camp.

14.  Is Wi-Fi available at the camp?

Yes, available near the reception area, However, all 4G connections work very well.

15. Are personal mineral water bottles provided in the rooms?

The camp avoids plastic bottled water and promotes the use of 20ltr mineral water bottles for drinking purposes. All rooms are provided with jugs and glasses 24 x 7.

16.  Who can come and experience the camp and its activities?

The camp offers getaways for families, and individuals and curated experiences for school groups, corporate offsite and team-building training programs for institutions.

17.  What are the safety/security measures?

The entire camp has a secured tall boundary with guards 24x7. CCTV cameras are also installed in the public areas. 

18.   Do cell phones work?

Yes, one can comfortably stay connected with Airtel, Jio & Vodafone. 

19.  Is there an online picture and video gallery where I can virtually experience the camp?

Here is the link to the online photo gallery - CLICK HERE 

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