nature retreat

Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a zero-waste farm, and learning to live simply. Today, their journey inspires others to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find joy in doing things differently.

After a decade abroad, Varun Gupta and Ite Kaul, from Nainital and Kashmir, respectively, returned home to create Himalaica, a nature retreat near Nainital inspired by Swiss chalets.

The 'Raison D’etre' homestay in Manali, by Shalini and Nitin Beri, offers a peaceful escape with mountain views, a natural spring, and locally sourced food, beside the Beas River.