The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Projects

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) projects in Neral

The House of Abhinandan Lodha Arrives in Neral with a Defined Thesis

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) is a Mumbai-headquartered real estate company founded in 2020 by Abhinandan Lodha. In its first five years the firm built a nationally distributed land portfolio: as of 2024 it reported operations across 16 locations in India, including Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. The company reports a portfolio of over 1,000 acres of plotted developments, with 13 million square feet of land sold and an additional 34 million square feet in the development pipeline.

HoABL initially focused on land developments in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, then expanded between 2022 and 2023 into Goa and North India, acquiring 51 acres in Ayodhya. In January 2023 the company announced a capital expenditure plan of ₹11,000 crore to be deployed over a four-year period. Later that year it formed a joint venture with HDFC Capital Advisors, investing ₹1,500 crore in plotted and low-rise developments across India. Neral sits squarely within HoABL's Maharashtra heartland, and the firm has committed substantial scale to this specific micro-market.

Within Maharashtra the company develops and manages land projects in Alibaug, Anjarle, Dapoli, Khopoli, Nagpur, and Neral. Neral is notable because it is the only location in that Maharashtra list where HoABL has introduced a thematic product concept rather than a straightforward plotted community — a distinction that signals how seriously the developer regards this address.

Mission Blue Zone: HoABL's Neral Flagship

Mission Blue Zone by The House of Abhinandan Lodha is described as India's first-ever Blue Zone-inspired luxury lifestyle land development, spread across 80 acres in Neral, with a starting price of ₹44.99 lakh, and located two hours from Mumbai. The project sits in Pimploli BK village, Karjat taluka, along MDR Road by the Shilar River, nestled in the foothills of Matheran and adjacent to wildlife and eco-sensitive zones.

The project is a new launch currently expected to be delivered by June 2029, is RERA-registered, and carries MahaRERA registration number P52000077814.

The project draws inspiration from globally recognised Blue Zone communities, from Okinawa to Sardinia — regions studied for the longevity and wellbeing of their populations. The 80-acre area is designed to promote a car-lite lifestyle, walkable zones, and sustainable practices. The project is designed by ENZYME APD, a globally acclaimed architectural firm known for its sustainable projects.

The development features multiple experiential zones with amenities including outdoor reading libraries, yoga decks, star-gazing decks, and jogging and cycling paths. The broader vision integrates nature, purpose, and wellbeing into every element — from art and music to movement and food — with wind chimes, music parks, open-air concert spaces, trampolines, fitness stations, kite lawns, amphitheatres, and green walkways with panoramic views. The development allocates approximately 63,600 sq. m. (15.7 acres) to lush green pockets and experiential amenity spaces.

Where the Site Actually Sits

The project lies in a corridor bounded by the Matheran Eco-Sensitive Zone and Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, and the broader region forms part of the Western Ghats — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of 36 recognised global biodiversity hotspots. Because of its proximity to the Matheran and Bhimashankar hills, Neral is classified as an industrial-free zone. That zoning status protects the site from the kind of industrial encroachment that can erode land value in MMR's peripheral towns.

Neral is well-connected via the Central Railway line, with direct trains from Mumbai, while improved road networks via Karjat and Panvel make for smoother drives from both Navi Mumbai and Pune. The transit points closest to Mission Blue Zone are Neral Railway Station and Neral NG Railway Station, with Neral Railway Station being the nearest.

The Infrastructure Frame Around Neral

HoABL's decision to anchor multiple projects in Neral reflects a read on infrastructure timing that buyers should understand directly.

  • NAINA (Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area), spanning 90,000 acres, is India's largest upcoming smart city and a key satellite urban node; its planned development is expected to catalyse real estate growth in peripheral zones including Neral.
  • The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) reduces travel time from South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai and beyond, making second-home and investment destinations like Neral more accessible.
  • Neral lies within reachable distance from the Navi Mumbai International Airport, positioning it to benefit from infrastructure-led growth.
  • HoABL has publicly noted that its Neral land sits at the intersection of several upcoming infrastructure programmes, including the Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, Mumbai-Pune Expressway expansion, and multiple CIDCO projects.
  • The area is identified as a beneficiary of Navi Mumbai International Airport, NAINA, and what HoABL calls Mumbai 3.0.

Land rates in Neral have moved 15.4% over the last three years and 36.4% over the last five years, according to 99acres data sourced from Maharashtra government transaction records. That measured appreciation trajectory — not speculative, but confirmed by registered transactions — is the factual foundation on which HoABL's Neral positioning rests.

HoABL's Broader Footprint in Neral

Mission Blue Zone is not HoABL's only commitment to Neral. The House of Abhinandan Lodha has launched three signature plotted developments in the Neral-Matheran belt: Mission Blue Zone, Golden Triangle (ForeverLand), and Jumbo Land. The Celebration Land Gold project, of which the Jumbo Land collection forms a part, carries MahaRERA number P52000046039. The accumulation of multiple registered projects by a single developer within one micro-market is unusual and signals the depth of HoABL's conviction in Neral's land story.

Every land parcel offered by The House of Abhinandan Lodha undergoes rigorous legal due diligence, and all projects are RERA-registered, with complete legal documentation provided to buyers. The firm's business model utilises a digital-only transaction model, where all processes are conducted through virtual platforms. For buyers in Mumbai, Pune, or overseas, this means site selection, documentation, and booking can be completed without requiring a physical visit to a sales office.

What a Buyer Weighs Here

Mission Blue Zone targets two distinct buyer profiles: the investor who wants land in an infrastructure-growth corridor with a verified legal chain, and the second-home buyer seeking a weekend or retirement retreat within two hours of Mumbai. All eligible plots are RERA-approved, come with clear land titles, and have complete infrastructure development, making them ready for both long-term investment and future construction.

Neral is a rising second-home destination within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Matheran, adjacent to the project, is Asia's only automobile-free hill station, offering a pollution-free environment with lush landscapes that continues to attract wellness, leisure, and eco-tourism interest. For a developer that has built an explicit wellness concept into Mission Blue Zone, the adjacency to Matheran is not incidental — it is the geographic argument for the product's longevity as a lifestyle address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consider buying property in Neral?+
Neral sits at the geographic midpoint between Mumbai and Pune, in Raigad district, roughly 80 km from Mumbai and 42 km from Panvel, making it accessible to both metros. Flat prices average around ₹5,650 per sq ft, a fraction of comparable configurations in Thane or Navi Mumbai, where a basic one-bedroom can cost upwards of ₹60 lakh. The town falls under the MMRDA regulatory framework and is seeing rapid township and plotted development activity driven by a broad infrastructure pipeline across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
What are the main residential localities and housing options in Neral?+
Neral's residential fabric is spread across micro-pockets including areas close to the railway station, Neral City Centre, and Hajare Nagar, with sub-localities extending toward Karjat and Badlapur. The housing mix covers 1 RK and 1 BHK apartments, 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats, independent houses, and plotted NA land — with transaction volumes in the past year led by projects such as Space India Piccadilly Green City, RK MS Plaza, and Shree Samarth Paradise. Plotted development in the Neral–Karjat belt has drawn particular interest from buyers seeking development flexibility and long-term land appreciation.
How well connected is Neral to Mumbai and Pune by rail and road?+
Neral Junction is a railway station on the Central Railway's Mumbai Suburban network, positioned on the Kalyan–Karjat section that connects Mumbai CST, Dadar, Thane, and Kalyan, with around 28 EMU local trains running daily toward CST. By road, Neral has access to NH4, the Karjat–Murbad Road, and the Neral–Badlapur Road, and the Maharashtra government has approved a 134-km four-lane highway connecting Neral to Shirur in Pune district, intended to serve as an alternative corridor to the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. MSRTC bus services supplement rail connectivity for intra-district travel to Panvel, Karjat, and Badlapur.
What infrastructure projects are shaping Neral's long-term growth?+
Several large-scale projects are active across the region: the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), located approximately 70 minutes from Neral, is scaling from 20 million passengers in Phase 1 toward a 60–90 million capacity at full build-out, and the Virar–Alibaug Multimodal Corridor, the Panvel–Karjat Railway Line, and Mumbai Metro Line 8 connecting BKC to NMIA are all part of a ₹4.04 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline for the eastern MMR belt. The NMIA ecosystem alone is projected to support over 20,000 direct jobs and more than 1 lakh indirect employment opportunities across aviation, logistics, and hospitality. The proposed Neral–Shirur highway, once built, will further strengthen direct road access between Neral, JNPT, and industrial hubs such as Khed SEZ, Chakan, and Ranjangaon.
What do property price trends in Neral look like over the past decade?+
Flat prices in Neral have appreciated 5.6% over the past year, 13% over five years, and 18.9% over the last decade, with an average transaction rate of approximately ₹5,468 per sq ft for flats. Land has moved faster: plot prices have risen 36.4% over five years and 150% over the past ten years, with average land rates around ₹750 per sq ft. The average rental yield for residential units stands at around 3%, with 1 BHK apartments currently listed in the ₹15.95 lakh to ₹25.19 lakh range.
What is everyday life like in Neral for residents and families?+
Neral offers an AQI of around 75 — materially cleaner air than Mumbai's typical 150-plus — owing to its location at the foothills of the Western Ghats and proximity to Matheran, just 6 km away. The town is known for a family-friendly environment with schools such as Abhyuday International School, Dilkap Research Institute of Engineering and Management, and several other institutions, alongside healthcare facilities including Sanjeevani Multispeciality Hospital. Neral also serves as the departure point for the UNESCO-listed Matheran Toy Train, a 21-km narrow-gauge heritage rail line running to the car-free hill station of Matheran, giving residents weekend access to a rare green retreat.
Is Neral suitable for second-home or weekend-home buyers in addition to end-users?+
Neral's location at the base of Matheran and within the broader Sahyadri foothills makes it a natural draw for second-home seekers, a segment that has grown alongside rising demand for open spaces from Mumbai-based buyers. The town's plotted and villa inventory — including NA plots in the Neral–Karjat belt — caters directly to buyers wanting to build customised weekend homes, with scarcity of hillside and riverside plots adding to long-term value. The combination of Central Railway access to Mumbai, green surroundings, and relatively low entry prices makes Neral a practical option for both primary residents commuting to Mumbai and investors targeting the weekend villa rental market.
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