sustainable homestay

From hemp-built retreats to candlelit cottages, discover 5 unique homestays in India where minimal electricity meets maximum serenity.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains, Glasshouse Celeste, true to its name, opens out to the skies and the valley.

Ajit Mishra transformed a denuded 20-acre plot in Malshej Ghat into Nehamrit Farms — a thriving agrotourism destination featuring over 1,500 fruit-bearing and indigenous trees. Supported by his family, the farm offers eco-friendly accommodations, organic farm-to-table dining, and interactive experiences, blending sustainability with rural charm.

The Lodge at Wah lies in the middle of a tea estate that dates back to 1857. With tea tasting sessions, mud cottages filled with recycled wood decor and trekking opportunities, this could be your next vacation.

Indrani Chakraborty and Soumya Mukherji quit their jobs in Delhi to start Svanir Wilderness Ecostay in Odisha. The green haven is complete with over 3,500 trees.

Athul Bos, an international biking award winner, left the engineering route to pursue his passion for travel and turned an abandoned cottage into the Jungle Hut, a homestay in Manali.

Major Durga Das and his wife Jyoti Jasol's dream endeavour, 'Devra' in Udaipur, offers activities like heritage cooking classes, bird watching, village visits and more.

Weary of living in cities, Sunando Sen sold his startup, packed his bags and bought land in Corbett. There, he constructed a sustainable home called ‘Tanhau’ after restoring the land with trees.

The sustainable homestay in Panchgani has everything from solar heating to composting and is perfect for weekend getaways from Mumbai.

Nestled beside the Beas river in Manali, the ‘Raison D’etre’ homestay by Shalini and Nitin Beri offers guests an escape from city life.