Family Picnic & Petting Farm
During your visit we take your family for a petting/animal feeding tour and serve you the meal of the respective slot. A small bucket of vegetables is given to your child and a member of our trained team escorts the picnic group to sit with the rabbits and play with them, feed the big and small horses, meet & feed our other friendly farm animals like the cockatoos, goats, cats, emus, pigs, geese, turkeys, hamsters, guinea pigs and lots more. Our animals are all healthy, vaccinated and safe to be around with. Thereafter just soak in the lovely farm atmosphere under the shade of the beautiful trees, listening to the birds and chill with our dogs.
No. It’s necessary to do a booking. We keep a count of people and stop bookings after we reach a particular number of people so of that we are able to give everyone a good experience. Please refer to the availability calendar, decide on a slot & follow the instructions given under “How to Book Your Slots”.
The Petting Farm: Tuesday and Wednesday. Horse Riding Lessons: Wednesday
Yes, everyone who enters the farm has to pay the picnic charges.You can find a suitable slot for them to settle comfortably & soak in the farm atmosphere.
Babies under 2 years are not charged.
You are most welcome to bring your own food but the food we provide comes as a part of the package.
If your help would like to have a meal while you visit the farm, you may purchase it separately. The charges for the meal can be paid at our office, and they can enjoy their meal in the dedicated Driver's Lounge located in the parking area.
If they will be accompanying you inside the farm, you will be required to pay the full entry fee.
You are welcome to buy the next package and change the color bands.
No, we do not allow guests to bring their own pets to our farm. Our policy is in place to ensure the safety of our animals and the comfort of all visitors.
All the dogs in Japalouppe are well trained and well behaved. They are used to visitors and specially love children. They are also regularity vaccinated and kept in good health.
Strictly NO! Feeding the dogs teaches them to beg while other guests are eating. As sad and pitiful faces they might make at you, rest assured its nothing else but emotional blackmail. Our Dogs are well fed at designated feeding times.
All Japalouppe animals are friendly but we urge you to be aware around them so that you do not startle or surprise any animals or birds due to which they might react in a negative way. The Japalouppe Petting Farm Team is always around to help you to make friends with the animals in the correct manner.
Horses are habitual creatures and have a set feeding schedule. They get irritable if the schedule is not followed and that would not make an enjoyable riding experience for you.
Unfortunately we do not allow double-seat riding as it is a major safety concern.
Special charges apply on non-busy weekdays, these charges offer discounted rates for visitors during less crowded times. Regular charges apply on standard operating days, including weekends and holidays. The difference in charges is based on the level of demand and availability of facilities during those specific times.
Yes, we can provide Jain food, but we require prior notice of at least 24 hours. This allows us to make the necessary arrangements and cater to your dietary preferences.
All our food is eggless and prepared freshly at our live buffet counter.
Here is a sample of our menu:
Horse Riding Lessons
We are often asked this question? Well the answer depends “ on what you want to do.”
At Japalouppe we train beginner riders from the age of 6.5 years to grownups. Many kids who have trained with us are competing and many kids and grownups have taken it up as a life-time hobby
The speed of learning depends on one’s age, physicality, athleticism and how frequently they are taking the lessons. Lesser gap between two lessons is better. We suggest at-least one lesson a week if not more. This will help the rider make corrections from what he/she had learnt in the last lesson and even the instructor is in sync with the rider’s progress.
If you are a beginner and just want to know the basics of riding, we suggest at-least 20 hours to be spent in the saddle under the supervision of our professional instructors. If you want to take your skills to another level and do Show-Jumping then it would take a minimum of 50 hours of riding. Our horses are specially trained, in fact, we are the only riding school in India to breed and train Gypsy Vanner horses uniquely for riding purposes.
Appointments are necessary. We ride everyday (except Wednesday & during camps) 8am to 9 am, 9am to 10 am, 10am to 11am, 4pm to 5pm & 5pm to 6pm. Please call the given mobile number(s) and set an appointment. For first timers we would like to know your Age, Weight & skill level. Please arrive 15 mins before your riding lesson, get your riding coupon from the office. The instructor & the horse will be assigned immediately.
Correct Riding Gear makes a lot of difference in the riding experience. If you do not have a helmet then we will provide one. It’s not necessary for the Beginners to buy a new kit. They can wear a stretch material pant with closed toe shoes with long socks. Once you progress and putting more hours on the saddle, you can invest in a Riding Kit. For more information Click here
We do not have horses who can give beginner’s riding lessons to riders over 80kgs. Many times a heavier person who knows riding can be lighter on the horse's back than a lighter person who is learning from scratch.
At Japalouppe, even the experienced riders who compete in equestrian sports ride under the supervision of an instructor to fine tune their skills. You will be assigned an instructor according to your skill level.
Yes you can. We have dormitories & cottages which you can rent. We can make a Riding+Stay package for you.
Typically we ride every day except for Wednesdays, but during our Children’s Residential Camps we do Riding Lessons only once a week. You can call us and we will be more than happy to let you know the availability.
Yes you can. We have dormitories & cottages which you can rent. We can make a Riding+Stay package for you.
Have you ever experienced the feeling of not going to the gym after paying for the full year? Exactly……we don’t like that feeling and nor do we want our riders to face that situation.
We believe that a rider should come and pay for a single ride and come as many times he or she wants to and that too at their own convenience.
For regular riders we have a package to buy 10 rides in advance and get one ride free. These package are valid for 120 days. Please refer to the ‘Riding Lessons’ service page.
We organize what we call the ‘Adult/Family Weekend Riding Program’.
It’s open to individuals and Families, riders & non-riders. For example, if a couple with their 7 year old child wants to join but the husband does not want to ride and just wants to enjoy the farm and be with his family then he is charged only for lodging +food and the wife and child pay for the rides + lodging + food.
Please enquire with us about the next adult camp date
Residential Children’s Camp
Most first time campers are happy in their new adventure. For the odd child that does get homesick we ensure that the child is comforted, receives some counselling and simple one-on-one attention. We'd appreciate your co-operation in trusting in our extensive experience in dealing with young campers. We go through approximately 1000 first time campers every year and many repeat campers. The camps at Japalouppe are designed to be entertaining, educative and eventful in a way that the kids settle down very quickly to enjoy the program.
Japalouppe does not allow parents, family or friends to visit once the camp has begun. We find that it distracts the child from an already packed schedule. Such action also enhances the home-sickness feeling of the child and does not allow him/her to break the barrier of being able to stay away from their home. Other campers are also affected when a parent suddenly shows-up because they feel left out.
Please notify the office or the camp coordinator about who is coming and at what time. You can leave the parcel in the office and we will make sure your child will receive it
We make sure that all our food is nutritious and tasty. Not a single meal is repeated during the 6 day camp. The menu is designed in such a way that your child will enjoy most of the meals if not all.
One question we always ask the parents; would you like your child to open their own Tiffin boxes and enjoy their own food in front of other 50 campers? This would set a bad example for your own child and for the other campers who maybe are also missing their home food.
In our years of experience we have also noticed that kids bring a lot of junk-food which we strongly discourage because horse riding is a high intensity sport which needs lot of energy. Junk-food kills their appetite and they do not eat their meals which results in fatigue and a bad ‘Horse Riding Camp’ experience. If we find any kid with such food, we’ll make sure that all of it goes to Mini The Pig!
To satisfy their cravings, every evening we do give finger food like Smilies, Fries, Mini-pizzas, Chicken Nuggets, Maggie etc. which they can buy and you can settle the bills when you come on the last day for the display.
The horse riding camps at Japalouppe are designed to be an exercise in independence as well as for them to learn how to ride.
You are most welcome to send a cell phone with your child. However the cell phones will be kept in safe custody and will be given to them at a designated time every day so that your child can contact you and speak with you. Typically the time the phones will be given to them is between 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm, however please note this time may vary based on their daily activities and so we urge you to be patient in awaiting their call.
In case you choose NOT to send a cell phone with your child ask your child to come to the office and we will permit him/her to give you a call during the designated call timings. We urge you to restrict this call to not more than 5 mins as there might be other kids who would like to use the office phone.
We don’t allow any such electronic gadgets. Japalouppe does not take responsibility if any such expensive item is lost. Think of this as a chance to give your child a DIGITAL DETOX. Also, this allows the child to digitally disconnect and enjoy the wholesome experience of making new friends, interacting with the Japalouppe animals and embracing the natural beauty of the farm.
There is no need for the children to have any money in their possession while at camp. In case the child needs anything extra, with your permission, the office will have it purchased and you can settle it on the last day of the camp.
We do offer a pickup facility for campers from Mumbai who have done camps at Japalouppe before. However we recommend that all first timers are dropped off so that the parents can attend the orientation session. We do not have a drop-off facility because all parents are expected to come on the last day to attend their child’s riding display.
In special cases where children are flying from different cities/countries we can arrange a pick-up and drop-off at the airport. Please contact the office for further information.
9:30 am is the standard reporting time for all camps. In case you are planning on reporting late please inform us in advance.
Parents are expected to arrive at 2:00 pm on the last day of camp. The certificate distribution is done at 2:30 and the campers will give a horse riding display at 3:30 pm. The display gets over at around 5 pm. Friends and relatives are welcome to come and watch the display. The children always enjoy putting on a good show when they have an audience.
*Note: If there is a change in the above timing then Japlouppe will let you know.
We recommend a minimum of 2 camps a year to make progress. The more camps your child attends, the better he/she will get. Many campers who continue to ride have also started to compete in various horse riding tournaments across the country.
Yes, but not in the regular children's camps. We do conduct specific camps for anyone who requests it. Check the Schedule for camp dates.
Level 1 will get your child to learn the correct posture of sitting astride a horse, getting comfortable around the horse and being able to rise to the trot independently. Each level subsequently, takes the rider further with various riding skills.
Very safe! Statistically you have a greater chance of falling off a motorcycle or a bicycle than off a horse. We at Japalouppe have a commitment to safety. Our horses are selected on the basis of their temperament and are further trained to be ‘rider friendly’. All riders are given horses suited to their level only and wearing riding helmets is compulsory.
Don't worry. We provide helmets to all our riders. If you have your child has a helmet please send it along
Ideally, riding breeches and boots with a fitting T-shirt (so that the instructor is able to easily gauge and correct your posture). For kids 11yrs and older, we recommend athletic supporters for boys and sports bras for girls. If you don't have breeches and/or boots, high waist, close fitting, full length stretch trousers or jeans and closed leather shoes with a 1 inch heel would be fine. We also suggest long (higher than ankle) thick sports socks to avoid bruises from the stirrups.
NOTE: When you book a camp, a list of ‘Things to bring’ will be emailed to you. Please make sure you read and comply as it will make things more comfortable for the camper.
Adult/Family Weekend Riding Program
We come across many grown-ups who since their childhood always dreamt that they had learnt riding but never found an opportunity or the time. Well...... It’s never too late!
You can always learn from a scratch. We ride in different batches as per the skill levels. Most of the adults venturing in this Riding Program are beginners. Our professional instructors, who communicate in at-least three languages including English, will make sure that you will rise to the trot in the correct technical manner by Sunday evening.
If you are just checking-off your bucket list than beware.........Riding can be addictive!!
As the name ‘Adult/ Family Weekend Riding Program’ suggests, all are welcome. Riders will pay for the full package and non-riders will pay only for the lodging and food. You can have one of the best family time together and enjoy the relaxed and casual atmosphere at Japalouppe within nature and many more animals apart from the horses around you.
The training program is always on a weekend so all the riders can get back to work on Monday.
Check -In: Friday Night after Dinner - 9 pm so that you can relax and are up and early next day 8 am to ride. If you prefer, you can arrive early morning on Saturday.
Check-Out: Sunday Evening 6 pm
All the meals from breakfast to dinner are included in the program. We make sure that all our food is nutritious and tasty.
Saturday Night is the Barbecue Dinner Night. Riders can get their own beverages and enjoy the barbecue dinner with music, family and new friends.
Accommodations will be in our well ventilated and comfortable dorms.
Rohan More the Director/Owner, who with his 20 years of experience will head the program with the instructors.
All riders in two days will do at-least 10 to 11 rides.
After every ride there will be different learning activities to make your learning curve smaller.
There will be 3 rides each on Saturday morning, evening, Sunday morning & 2 rides Sunday evening.
Japalouppe usually decides the date of the ‘Adult/Family Riding Program’ 1 or 2 months before. Please contact or WhatsApp Melissa Iyer, the camp coordinator for future dates and the fees structure on 9158004104.
