Sustainable Homestay

From jungle hideouts to misty mountain retreats, these treehouse stays let you trade Wi-Fi for birdsong and glass walls for green canopies — without giving up comfort.

From Himachal to Kerala, discover eco-friendly mud homestays across India that offer natural cooling, local charm, and a peaceful escape from the summer heat.

When Sudhir and Bhawana were travelling around the world, they realised the mountains were where they belonged. So, they built a sustainable home in the forests of Tirthan Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

Sustainable travel is redefining exploration with eco-friendly homestays championing local culture, nature, and green living. From Assam’s wildlife retreats to Tamil Nadu’s heritage mud palaces, these stays offer meaningful connections and a lighter footprint on the planet.

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.

'Aashraya on the Ganga' is a sustainable homestay in Rishikesh featuring dry stone and wood from a car showroom. But its sustainability spills beyond the architecture and into a forest thriving with thousands of fruit trees.

Founded by dancer Sankalp Sharma, Vinyasa Earth is a sustainable homestay in Jaipur’s Maheshwas Khurd Village. Built without cement, using only bamboo, mud, and lime, it offers artist residencies. With a focus on creativity, the homestay blends eco-conscious living, traditional Rajasthani meals, and artistic expression in a peaceful environment.

Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat created by couple Champak Deka and Anna-Louise Meynell. Over six years, they have transformed a barren patch of land into a thriving green oasis, promoting cruelty-free silk production and eco-friendly practices.

Located near Lohagad and Visapur forts, Chavni resort in Pune, Maharashtra, was created by Snehal Karlekar, Tushar Shetye, Uday Jagtap, and Ajit Ingawle. It celebrates Maharashtra's cultural legacy with Maratha-style accommodations and eco-conscious practices.

Raghav and Ansh Kumar, architects from Delhi, created Tiny Farm Fort, a homestay in Rishikesh. Made using cob, this sustainable retreat aims to reconnect people with nature and traditional building techniques.