By Unique eco-sensitive resorts in India where you feel one with nature, making guilt-free eco-friendly choices.
Imagine not compromising on luxurious living and comforting accommodations while consciously choosing Eco-sensitive resorts of India. Even though it sounds too good to be true, Eco-Resorts are a game-changer today. While ensuring a rich indulging stay, these environment saviors ensure the protection of flora and fauna around their resorts. Eco-Resorts also act as shock absorbers while maintaining ecological harmony by offering sustainable solutions.
With this in mind, here are 7 Eco-sensitive resorts in India you should consider for your next trip:
The Machan, Lonavala, Maharashtra:
The Machan is a Treehouse Resort located just 83 kilometres away from the city of Mumbai. It is home to 20,000 indigenous trees in addition to wildlife peacefully living around the resort today. Also, Machan is India’s finest Treehouse Resort with multiple awards from esteemed travel magazines and organisations. The Machan Eco resort is truly an architectural wonder with tree houses 30-45 feet above the ground. Despite all the recognition, Machan’s Philosophy of Conservation, Preservation, and Community reflects in their practices. It can be observed in practices like the use of renewable solar energy & recycling 80% of Grey-water. The Machan also believes in having limited guests accommodation. Meanwhile, The resort uses 10% of its profits for the betterment of the ecosystem of western ghats. The resort Also supports locals by offering job opportunities as well as providing electricity to local households, etc.
Tuli Tiger Resort, Mocha, Madhya Pradesh:
Kanha National Park is a Natural Tiger habitat while also being the largest national park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Tuli Resort is a jungle-themed eco-resort that sits beautifully between a 22-acre green buffer zone. It is a mere 4-5 km distance from the borders of Kanha National Park. The resort also has 26 breathtaking cottages. If you are a fan of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the author took inspiration from Kanha back then. However, let us know if you find a ‘Sherkhan’. In addition, the environment-friendly resort has amenities like Spa, campfires, pool, tents and cottages. However, these modern features camouflage beautifully with the wildlife aura.
Jehan Numa Retreat, Club & Spa, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh:
Jehan Numa Retreat is a quick 9 km from the Royal city of Bhopal. The retreat shares its boundaries with the very renowned Van Vihar Urban National Park of Madhya Pradesh. This Eco-Friendly retreat spread across 12.5 acres of lush green wilderness is also luxurious 5-star accommodation. The Retreat truly lives up to the legacy of Bhopal. It furthermore acts as a shock absorber to the eco-sensitive zone. A 28-room resort is divided into 6 clusters and also offers outdoor experiences. It is indeed astonishing that no trees were cut while building this environment-friendly retreat.
EcoHabitat, Kushal Nagar, Coorg, Karnataka:
The eco-farm with the simplicity of nature is pet friendly and preserves 96% of the natural surroundings. The Resort supports and is a proud contributor to the eco-tourism sector. In addition to it, the resort practices sustainability using biogas units, dairy farms, solar energy, waste management, etc. EcoHabitat moreover offers experiences like river rafting, elephant interaction, coffee plantation tours, bird watching, jungle safari, etc.
The Fern Gir Forest Resort, Sasan Gir, Gujarat:
Home to Asiatic Lions, Gir National Park is one of the most popularly visited forests in India. The Fern Gir Forest Resort is located at a distance of approximately 28 km from the Gir Forest. This Eco-resort defines the co-existence of Luxury and Nature therefore it shows in the 5 stars 40 luxurious villas and cottages. However, What stands out is the fern’s membership programme. It includes a green cover reward of 4% on every 100 rupees spent. This is the groups’ way of thanking members who help them support their environmentally sustainable chain of hotels.
Khem Villas, Ranthambore, Rajasthan:
This Eco-Resort that shares boundaries with Ranthambore National Park, had to be on our list. With awards and recognition from esteemed travel magazines, this eco-resort certainly won many hearts. Khem villas’ clear idea and execution as well as attention to detail highly contributes to environmental balance. Providing good service while ensuring important issues of survival are addressed is essential to Khem Villas. More importantly, the Tiger Kind must survive peacefully in their natural habitat. Accommodations include Villas, Tents and standard rooms with porches opening up to the wilderness of Ranthambore.
Banasura Hills Resort, Wayanad, Kerala:
This Eco and Nature Resort is a slice of heavenly delight for people who love being outdoors. The Banasura hill resort is spread across what seems like never-ending 35 acres of serene beauty. While it offers the life in the hill one always wants, Banasura Hill Resort surely has a lot to offer. To begin with- mini earth rooms, earth rooms, suite rooms and mini-suite rooms. The resort is located right in the middle of a UNESCO world heritage site- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. That is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats.
After all, A taxing lifestyle in the concrete jungles of metropolitans in India calls for an adventure of spirituality. These Eco-Sensitive Resorts with lush green landscapes as well as geographic terrains will surely act as a stress-buster. Moreover Being aware that you chose a nature resort will certainly give you a fulfilling sense of moral responsibility.
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