Frequently Asked Questions

It is an Animation Centre providing facilities such as dormitories, a conference hall, a food court and recreational facilities, for church groups, schools and colleges.

The Centre is run by the Salesians of Don Bosco. The current administrator is Fr. Anthony Santarita.

Its purpose is to provide residential facilities for church and school groups.

It is approximately 5 km from Karjat railway station.

Karjat is the closest railway station. From the station you can hire a private rickshaw to our premises (current cost: ₹150 one way). Alternatively, you can take a shared rickshaw from the Vengaon rickshaw stand (near the post office) to Vengaon village; the Don Bosco Institute is 700 metres from there.

Yes, there is ample space for car, bike and bus parking.

Yes. Day visitors are welcome from 9 am to 6 pm.

As of now, there is no separate entry fee for day visitors.

You need to call Fr. Anthony and inform him about your visit (contact: 9892207635).

The camps are predominantly suited to Christian groups. Other groups are also accommodated, provided you first discuss the nature of your visit with Fr. Anthony.

We expect all visitors to dress modestly, as this is a place of prayer. Visitors who do not follow this rule may be asked to leave the campus.

Mobile coverage is spotty, and the on-campus Wi-Fi is reserved for the admin staff only.

Some portions of the campus are accessible to senior citizens.

No, pets are not allowed.

Photography is permitted in the open areas. Drone filming requires permission from the admin staff.

Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited on campus.

The Centre is open throughout the year, but stay bookings are not accepted during the Lenten season. Winter is the best time to visit because the climate is pleasant at that time.

Please bring your own bedsheets (2), a pillow cover and a water bottle.

The closest clinic is just 3 km away. A basic first-aid box and a stretcher are available at the campus.

Yes, of course. But please note that this is primarily a natural habitat, so stay on the marked trails, move around the campus with guides, and avoid exploring the hills alone at night.

Masses can be celebrated at a time convenient to visitors. One of the 3 resident priests can celebrate mass at a time that is convenient to most of the visitors.

There are 15 Stations of the Cross installed on the premises. During Lent, a large number of Catholics visit us to fulfil this traditional religious exercise.

The Way of the Cross takes about 90 minutes to complete.

It is a gradual climb up to the Resurrection point (15th Station) and is manageable for senior citizens and children. Those with orthopaedic problems or who have had surgery should avoid it.

Yes, it is open throughout the year.

There are no fees.

Yes, you can go alone without a guide. There are indicators along the way.

We advise wearing shoes. Please wear clothing that you would be comfortable doing a hike in.

Drinking water is available near the building, but not along the route. The only place to rest on the way is perhaps under trees.

Yes, it is open during the monsoon, but please walk slowly as the slopes become slippery.

Yes. Please inform Fr. Anthony well in advance to avoid overcrowding.

It can be organised. Please inform Fr. Anthony in advance.

It is a special retreat designed to help people to disconnect from social media and reconnect with God and family.

The first batch is planned for 12–13 December 2026. Future batches will be planned based on the feedback and reception for the first batch.

The retreat is held on the Don Bosco Karjat campus itself.

The current batch is only for Christians, as this is a faith-centred retreat.

There is no age limit. Children and seniors can attend as well.

The Digital Detox programme fee depends on your choice of stay: ₹2,000 per head for a dormitory, ₹2,500 per head for a guest room, and ₹3,000 per head for a bungalow. The dormitories have bunk beds. Dormitories 1 and 2 have washrooms right outside, and Dormitories 3 and 4 have attached washrooms. Dormitories are gender-specific. The guest room has 2 attached bathrooms. You can request an entire guest room exclusively for yourself (and your group). In that case we will charge either half the maximum-occupancy cost of the guest room or your group’s per-head cost, whichever is higher. The same policy applies for exclusively reserving a room in the bungalow.

The above rates are for any individual who is more than 6 years old. No fee is charged for children under 6 years of age.

The fee includes meals, stay and activities.

Yes. Accommodation is part of the package, and you will need to choose from a dormitory, a guest room or a bungalow. The room type you choose will decide the cost.

For the first batch, check-in is between 9 and 10 am on the first day (12 December), and check-out is at 5 pm on the second day (13 December).

It is not mandatory to hand over your phone, but we recommend it. Once your booking is confirmed, we will give you two numbers (of our admin staff) that you can share so that people can reach you in an emergency. Participants who keep their mobiles with us (safely under lock and key) for the entire duration of the Digital Detox retreat will get an exclusive souvenir.

We advise you to either postpone the urgent work OR the trip here. If you need to make an urgent call, you can request the admin staff to do so on your behalf.

We will give you two numbers (of our admin staff) that you can share so that family members can reach you in an emergency.

The detailed agenda will be shared post registration. At a high level, we will be having guided nature trails, indoor games, outdoor commando training challenges, treasure hunt, star gazing with telescope, Bible story time, and much more.

Yes. The schedule may change based on prevailing weather conditions, participants’ requests and other unforeseen circumstances.

All of the activities are optional. You can choose to skip any activity that you do not wish to participate in.

Yes, you can. The only restriction is that non-Catholic Christians cannot receive Holy Communion during Mass.

We have a few rope obstacles, including the Burma bridge, worm rope crawl, Tarzan ladder, plank walk, monkey crawl, barbed wire underpass, suspended tyre walk, suspended rope loop walk and net climb. We also have a wall jump, a tunnel pass, mountain rock climbing, a jungle safari treasure hunt, star gazing, a night campfire and more.

Unless a medical doctor has advised you not to attempt them, any normal individual can participate.

Body harnesses are in place. We will be having professional experts to guide during these activities.

Yes. The cost is included as part of the Detox program.

We serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Sorry, we cannot cater to allergies or special diets.

We suggest that you bring 2 bedsheets, 1 cap, 1 pillow cover and 1 water bottle per individual.

The batch size will be capped at 30.

To register, call Fr. Anthony. Payment can be made by cash, Google Pay, NEFT, etc.

A full refund will be provided up to 48 hours before the actual check-in time. No refund requests will be entertained after that.

You can transfer your booking to another person at no additional fee, as long as the age bracket is the same. You can transfer your booking to another batch for yourself as long as you inform the admin staff at least 48 hours before the batch’s check-in time.

We give you the benefit of fixing another date of your choice. Or we can offer a full refund.

Yes. Certainly.

We do not have special attendants to take care of small children; this is the responsibility of the parents.

No, there is no separate programme for children. But we will be having different activities to cater to all age groups.

Yes based on availability of rooms. Additional charges will be applicable for that.

Yes.

We are working on this.

We have no objection, provided they are not misused.

We have a few rope obstacles, including the Burma bridge, worm rope crawl, Tarzan ladder, plank walk, monkey crawl, barbed wire underpass, suspended tyre walk, suspended rope loop walk and net climb. We also have a wall jump, a tunnel pass, mountain rock climbing, a jungle safari treasure hunt, star gazing, a night campfire and more.

Yes.

The activities are suitable for ages 12 and above.

Please call Fr. Anthony for details.

Yes, attendants are available to guide you.

During the monsoon we organise a jungle trek up to the Kondhana caves.

You can wear any clothing, but please wear good shoes with proper soles.

Yes.

Yes.

No. If you really want to take a seed-pod or cutting, please request Fr. Anthony.

We offer Bungalow, Guest Room and Dormitory accommodation.

The bungalow has 4 rooms with 14 beds across two floors, and a full kitchen that residents can use if they wish. Three of the four rooms have an attached washroom; the 3-bed room on the ground floor has a washroom right outside it. The two first-floor rooms are air-conditioned, and the two ground-floor rooms are not.

The guest room is in the main building, on the ground floor, and can accommodate 7 persons. It has two self-contained washrooms and air conditioning.

Bungalow: total capacity 14.

Guest room: total capacity 7.

Dormitories: 4, with a total capacity of 150.

Please contact Fr. Anthony for details.

There are no fixed check-in and check-out times.

Yes. Breakfast 8:00–9:00 am, lunch 1:00–2:00 pm, evening tea 4:30–5:30 pm, dinner 8:30–9:30 pm.

No.

The guest room and one dormitory are air-conditioned. In the bungalow, the two first-floor rooms are air-conditioned and the two ground-floor rooms are not.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

Children under the age of 6 are not charged.

Yes. We can supply those based on availability.

No.

Yes, there are 2 halls, with capacities of 200 and 350.

Please contact Fr. Anthony for details.

We expect visitors to maintain tranquility from 10 pm to 7 am.

Please go to the bookings page. Or contact Fr. Anthony on 9892207635. Stay bookings are not accepted during the Lenten season.

Booking is dependent on room availability.

It is advisable to first contact Fr. Anthony and only then resort to email communication.

It is advisable to make an advance payment to block the date.

Cash, Google Pay, NEFT, etc.

It is advisable to make a payment to book the place.

There are no cancellation charges up to 48 hrs of the beginning of the stay.

Yes. Up to 48 hrs of the beginning of the stay.

Our total overnight accommodation capacity is 150. Charges are levied per person per day.

Yes.

Charges will remain as fixed earlier

Fr. Anthony.

Please reach out to Fr. Anthony with how you would like to help.

Yes, definitely. Account details of the Centre are put up on the notice board.

It will be displayed on our website.

Please inform Fr. Anthony.

We do NOT share, misuse or sell your personal information. It will only be used for contacting you regarding your stay and future programs if any.