7 environment friendly resorts to holiday in India

Talk about treehouses facing a pristine water body and you've got the exquisite Elephant Valley in Tamil Nadu's hip hill station, Kodaikanal. Located on the path of old pachyderm's migration route, the route is still utilised by them, especially elephants. Hence, the name of the green resort has been named as Elephant Valley. The bungalows are located in the jungle sphere and see animals mind their own as they walk around. The startling diversity of flora and fauna will blow your mind. From the dainty orchids hanging by moist rocks near some of the waterfalls to the mighty bisons soaking themselves in mucky ponds, these sights would definitely leave you enthralled. While the place is amazing for an eco-friendly holiday, it is their eco-friendly practices such as pesticide-free coffee plantation, organic farms with avocados, guava, lemon, etc, is what makes is one of the top green resorts to holiday in India.

It is not surprising to find eco-friendly resorts and green hotels in Leh as the place is blessed with all the equipment to make a green nature hotel run. While the picturesque setting of Nimmu village will take your breath away, it is the Ladakhi architecture of Nimmu House that makes it picture-perfect. Surrounded by orchards of apple, apricot and walnut trees while many streams flow, the place is nirvana to many. The idea behind sustaining the Nimmu House is to ensure that the local culture remains intact while economic opportunities are spread across perfectly amid the community. Not to mention how the experience is quite authentic to ecotourists who come to holiday in a green resort in India. The house structure has solar panels for hot water, double-glazed windows for insulation and a surrounding that opens opportunities for adventures such as hiking, cycling and more.

Nothing beats the beauty of the towering Himalayas of the north. But imagine residing in a location that perfectly sums up the hills, valleys, greens and tall trees, encapsulating the idea of holiday in a green resort in India? If your heart aches for such a setting then you should definitely visit Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort in Almora, Uttarakhand. Although Kalmatia directly translates to kali mitti or cursed black soil, the "marred" soil's rich iron and minerals content has made it one of the essentials in constructing the estate. Further, the green resort is surrounded by tall and fragnant deodars and oaks along with vivid rhododendron, pomegranate, lemon, plum and peach. The team of Kalmatia have been indulged in plantation of varieties of plants every year to ensure that the biodiversity remains intact and untouched. They have also incorporated some ideal eco-friendly methods to stay true to the green resort.

If Wayanad's alluring serenity has been your focus all this time then we suggest you see the hill station from a new light. The bumpy ride to reach the Banasura Hill Resort could leave you fatigued but the mist-laden farms of tea, coffee, pepper and cashews would certainly jolt up your mind and energy. The resort's setting is exquisite as the dull orange matches perfectly with the surrounding greens. There are various things to do around the property ranging from exploring birdwatching sites to trekking up jungle trails. Everything about the green resort has been constructed in the most eco-friendly manner. Right from their cooled huts made out of rammed-earth technique to the thatched roofs and bamboo furnishings, the resort even has a bio-fence fixed by planting thousands of bamboos of varied types! Visiting this property would be quite indulging for you if you are a nature lover.

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Get away from the beaches of Goa and give the hills some attention for the Western Ghats have quite some hidden jewels! In fact, located right at the intersection of three states, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, at the Chorla Ghats, is the eco-cottage Wildernest. The ghats are a haven to tigers, sloth bears and leopards. They are especially an important locale for the critically endangered vultures as a nesting site. The resort heavily depends on solar electricity and has employed the residents of nearby villages to cater to the ecotourists. If you've got the soul of Columbus in you, wanderlusting around the forests and ghats could be your way to explore the gorgeous green expanse. However, if you just want to relax and unwind, you can do the same at this green resort which offers some spectacular views.

Pack away from the humdrums of the city life to escape to the wilderness of Coorg's Rainforest Retreat at Mojo Plantation. The unique project has been designed in an interesting way as it combines ecotourism and sustainable agriculture as well as environment education. Located in Kodagu District, the project came into existence thanks to the works of Sujata and Anurag Goel in 1994. The botanist couple have managed to bring forth quite a striking estate that caters to the intrigue of eco-friendly tourists and mindful travellers. The setting has two cottages surrounded by bamboo, banana and beds of coffee and orange plantation. The entire property is lit by 12V solar lights. As long as you're comfortable to be cajoled by creepy crawlers while the scent of coffee, cardamom and vanilla encapsulate your senses, this is the place for you.

Touted to be a phenomenal vantage point to witness the blue skies touching the Eastern Himalayas while the sparkling Nameri River flows, the 22-year-old Nameri Eco Camp is easily one of the best places to unwind. It is one of the oldest nature resorts that you'll find in the northeast India. The resort has a thatch-and-bamboo tents setting with two cottages that have been constructed keeping the Mising tribe as their inspiration. The resort is famous for inhabiting elephants, tigers and more than 420 species of birds as it is part of the Nameri National Park. The state has further set up a rural development project to help the locals self-help and depend less on the forest for their agricultural businesses. It is a beautiful setting and one that would leave you mesmerised by the end of your trip.

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