Deolali is the location of an army sanatoriium that became a hospital dealing with the traumatised soldiers of Britain's colonial wars in India. The name of the town became associated with the patients in the hospital and "going Deolali" an army term for those a little bonkers. Most native speakers of English know "doo-lally" as a slang term for derangement... More

I have been coming to Deolali or Devlali since I was a kid...I have photos of this place when I was about 3yrs...and in the last 2 yrs this is my 3rd visit. The weather is just SUPERRRR esp for us Mumbaikars...we usually rent a bungalow which is provided by our Kutchi community...its called Devji Khetsi Arogyadham. Its got 40... More

One of my relative had hired a bungalow some years ago and had words of praise for Deolali. Frankly I found it disappointing, may be over the years the area has deteriorated as it happens with almost all places in India,

That's all I can say about this place..... Temple hill, cadet top, cantonment area, lahvit market etc... Weather is just SO awesome. It's heaven on earth.

Very beautiful place to live away from the hussle bussle of cities like Mumbai. Revitalise your lungs with fresh air and enjoy the beautiful gardens and well kept environment by the Cantonment. Deolali has the highest number of Sanatoriums for all communities. This is the place where Dilip Kumar's parents first arrived from Peshawar and his brother's family reside there.... More

I felt great to go around in camp. thya have Nice garden for children to go around. In Local market there is one kashmiri shop which sells kashmiri products for quite a reasonable price and they have lot of good stuff. Would suggest have a peek in there

a heavenly place away from the daily din. surrounded by hills and u can experience the immediate drop in temperature once u reach here. a very beautifuuly and aesthetically maintained military cantonment which is spic and span. the old world charm is still carefully preserved in this place. a classy golf course is maintained which also provides for a breath... More