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Oyster Opera
Padanna in North Kerala is a village where land and water are at constant play—their borders merging and blurring. Here in the village, which is nestled among rivers and backwaters, is a unique resort that exemplifies this connection between land and sea. At Oyster Opera, set along the backwaters and fish farming ponds, the water is never far away.
The resort, 55km from Kasargod, is run by G.S Gul, who pioneered mussel farming on coir here and passed on this knowledge to local fish farmers so they could supplement their incomes. The same fish farmers joined hands to build Oyster Opera, which has been welcoming guests since 2007. The resort comprises of 10 cottages, all built right beside the backwaters and/or fish ponds or even right on the water! All the cottages are built of mostly natural and local materials, like laterite stone, bamboo cane, wood, thatch and local tiles.
These local farmers and their families are involved in the running of the resort, from cooking guests’ meals to taking them boating.
Expect delicious and local dishes like pola, a steamed cake made of rice and fermented coconut water, and kilaachipolichathu, a crêpe made of the foam from churned raw rice paste, that you won’t get in restaurants elsewhere. The meals also showcase the fruits of the fish ponds, the backwaters and the sea with dishes like prawn masala, squid fry, crab curry, matthi molagittathu, karimeen pollichathu and oyster in a ricepuff. Vegetarians needn’t worry and can expect good helpings of thorans along with Kerala specialities like aviyal during lunch and dinner.
There is lots to do here besides eat. The stunning Bekal Fort is nearby. Closer to the resort, guests can explore the village, go boating on the backwaters and visit a pristine and nameless beach. This region is also known for its ritual art form Theyyam and for guests visiting during the correct season witnessing a performance at the nearby Someswari temple is a must.
Price: Rs 7,000 per night for two people.
Read more: oysteropera.in/
Slow Travel Oyster Opera is a resort that is entirely locally run ensuring the community earns income from tourism. It showcases the local customs, traditions and cuisine. The cottages are built mostly of natural materials.
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Glenburn is an estate-sized time machine, transporting guests to the days of the British planters and the luxurious way of life of that bygone era.
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The Lodge at Wah
Set in the green rolling hills of Palampur in Himachal Pradesh with glorious views of snow capped peaks, The Lodge at Wah is an eco-friendly but glamorous plantation stay in an organic tea estate.
The British established the Wah Tea Estate in the 1850s, but the Prakash family, known as the Chaiwala Family (one set of Prakashes run the Glenburn Tea Estate & Boutique Hotel), took over in the 1950s. A branch of the family eventually moved to the Wah tea estate and built their dream home and homestay.
The built structures here embody the features that make The Lodge special. The Lodge has eight ensuite rooms spread across three cottages—all made of eco-friendly materials like wood, slate and mud. All the materials are local, mostly from the Kangra Valley where Palampur and The Lodge are located, and the artisans and craftsmen who built the structures are also local. Much of the wood used is reclaimed and was acquired when the Old Palampur Courthouse was being demolished. The river stone and slate is hand chiseled and the bricks were made with mud excavated when the foundation was being built. The unqiue colour on the outside of the walls and the white colour on the inside are natural—the result of the materials used and not due to paint. The end result is a cosy, earthy and warm dwelling meant to make any visitor feel right at home.
The Lodge uses only organic and local produce in the crafting of meals here, with the Lodge’s farm growing everything from wheat to vegetables and herbs. Expect the dining tables to be laden with seasonal homemade jams, pickles, chutneys, sauces and juices. The meals are meant to showcase local and seasonal produce and a premium is placed on the Kangra style of cooking, though pan-Indian and European dishes too find their way into the menu.
Considering the Estate is spread over 500 acres of land, guests can indulge is as much walking and exploring as they wish. The tea tour is a must-try experience. The Lodge also helps arrange excursions to nearby sights.
Price: Rs 11,000 (+GST) for double occupancy; includes breakfast and lunch or dinner.
Read more: www.thelodgeatwah.com
Slow Travel The tea estate at The Lodge at Wah is completely pesticide and weedicide free. The house and cottages are built in an eco-friendly fashion using only local, and when possible reclaimed, materials and artisans. The management tries to employ only local staff. The dairy is locally sourced directly from a cowherd who lives right behind The Lodge. Meals served to guests use produce mostly from The Lodge’s grounds, which are organic, as well as from the local community. Guests are provided filtered drinking water in glass or copper bottles. Single use plastic toiletries have been replaced with custom designed ceramic dispensers. The waste is regularly composted and added as a rich fertiliser for the produce and gardens.
https://www.responsibletourismindia.com/stay/the-lodge-at-wah/334
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Set in the green rolling hills of Palampur in Himachal Pradesh with glorious views of snow capped peaks, The Lodge at Wah is an eco-friendly but glamorous plantation stay in an organic tea estate
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The Kanha Village Eco Resort is set in the quiet village of Boda Chhapri, close to the Khatia Kisli gate of the Kanha National Park. This laidback and down-to-earth safari lodge offers comfortable wildlife and rural activities focused stay that is also sustainably run.
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Set in an apple orchard by the Baspa River and surrounded by Himalayan forests in the beautiful Sangla Valley is the Banjara Camps flagship property The Banjara Camp & Retreat. Located a few kilometres from Chitkul, the last inhabited village in Himachal’s Kinnaur district, the mountain getaway is an ideal base to explore this region of meadows, orchards and forests—all surrounded by high snow clad peaks.
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Glenburn is an estate-sized time machine, transporting guests to the days of the British planters and the luxurious way of life of that bygone era.
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Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace
Hampi��a land of fabulous boulders and equally stunning Vijayanagara ruins set amidst emerald fields—is among the last few grand historical spots in the country that still seems “undiscovered”. While many tourists, especially Indians, do visit Hampi, its vastness ensures that a traveller can feel like she is the only visitor at a particular ‘sightseeing’ spot. Travellers also need many days to explore the many architectural and natural treasures of this ancient land and the luxury Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace is perfectly located just 4km from the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built like a fort-palace, the Kamalapura Palace is a sweeping structure with vast, almost stark, and luxurious interiors. Its fort like entrance, stone-paved boulevards, arched hallways and the subdued colours are a tribute to the architectural style of the Vijayanagara ruins that lie nearby. So the sparseness is intentional—the mostly monochrome colours of the rooms, the granite floors, the dark wood furniture are all a nod to the region’s built history, with the many water features and the rich and deeply hued curtains and drapes offering visual relief.
The hotel offers 37 rooms across three categories and 9 suites. The Jal Mahal suites, inspired by the Water Palace in the Zenana Enclosure of the Hampi ruins, are massive with separate living, dining and sleeping areas and come with courtyard bathrooms that are fit for royalty. Plus, each suite has a private deck with a ‘mantapa’ overlooking the private pool.
The Zenana, Nilaya and Nivasa suites and rooms in the main building are also luxurious. Only the sizes of the rooms and the location of the personal Jacuzzi in each room varies!
An annexe building that has drawn inspiration from the Lotus Mahal of Hampi houses the spa, reading lounge and one of the two restaurants at the resort.
Of course, it is the 1,600 monuments, temples, palaces, markets and other structures of Hampi, the boulder strewn natural landscape and the beautiful Tungabhadra River that are the stars of a visit here. To make sightseeing easier, the resort has charted out four trails, each covering an important set of monuments and sights. The Raya Trail focuses on the kings of Vijayanagara and the structures built for them; in the Virupaksha Trail, apart from visiting this famous temple guests get to visit other temples and climb a hill to view the fantastic rock strewn landscape; the Vitthalapura Walk is focused on the Vitthalapura Bazaar and the Vijaya Vittala Temple with its musical stone pillars and stone chariot; and the Thungabhadra Trail takes guests away from the core of the ruins to the beautiful river, whose banks are covered with giant boulders, and also to explore ruins of a nearby temple and bazaar.
Price: From Rs 23,000
Read more: https://www.evolveback.com/hampi/
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Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, like its two sister properties in Coorg and Kabini, follows RT practices. These include using recycled and treated sewage water for horticulture, waste segregation and waste recycling, use of electric buggies and electric cycles, use of RO water, use of cloth, newspaper and biodegradable bags and use of solar energy. About 60% of staff is from the nearby villages. The resort has adopted a local school.
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After the Rains Resort
In Kerala's Wayanad, set amidst jungles is this resort hidden in a 16-acre plantation that is more forest than farm. Like its name suggests, the resort is all about the sense of rejuvenation that we typically feel after a spell of refreshing rain!
The plantation-forest grows coffee, pepper, nutmeg, cocoa and numerous fruits amidst other native trees. The handful of villas that make up the property are secluded in the wilderness. Each villa offers spectacular views of the surrounding jungles and the hills beyond. The villas that fall under two categories are all about understated luxury. Each type of villa varies in size but all have large verandahs or private sit-outs and some have their own private gardens. The Lilikoi Villa, set on a slope overlooking the Mundakai and Vellarimala mountains of the Western Ghats and surrounded by fruit trees and pepper vines, offers some of the best views. Unsurprisingly, this is the resort's honeymooners villa but anyone wishing for great views and privacy can opt for it.
The whole plantation is beautiful and filled with walking trails, so walking within the 16-acre grounds is a great nature experience. The highlight of this beautiful property is the fresh water reserve within it, where guests can fish. The chef will cook your catch the way you like it!
Speaking of chefs and cooking, the on-site restaurant serves delectable Keralan delicacies, along with international dishes – all cooked with local ingredients. The local dishes, from Kallappam with chicken ishtew to kuttanadan kozhi peralan, are obviously the must-tries. On clear days a barbeque is organised. The fact that much of the ingredients, from vegetables, fruits and spices to milk, eggs and even honey, comes from the resort's own farms makes the food all the more delicious. Even the coffee is made from the resort's coffee beans and the tea is brewed from tea leaves sourced from nearby tea gardens.
Eating is not the only activity on the agenda! Guests can go mountain biking in the many winding trails in the surrounding villages set amidst forests and go on plantation walks.
Two experiences stand out. One is the trek led by local and part-time forest guard, Ramu, who belongs to thePaniya tribe. Guests can choose to trek in a sprawling tea estate planted by the British or tour the Kadachikunnu-Valathoor villages to discover the life, landscape and rhythm of the areas.
Or guests can choose to spend a few hours with Paul, who is behind all the agricultural activities at the resort. The 'Day with Paul' is an exclusive farming activity where guests are encouraged to step into the footsteps of a farmer and work in the plantation for a short period of time. Guests can observe how honey is taken from the comb, pluck pepper corns and discover the transformation of coffee from bean to cup.
Price: Rs 7,080; includes breakfast and taxes.
Read more: www.aftertherains.in
Slow Travel During the construction at After the Rains, no trees, crop or valuable plant life was affected. Only natural fertlisers and compost are used in the resort grounds. Local trees have been planted in the resort to sustain biodiversity. The resort follows rain water harvesting methods. Most of the 16-acre land of the resort is set aside for agriculture, which is entire organic and is more forest than farm. Drinking water is served in glass bottles and the resort avoids all use of plastic. About 70% of the staff is local. All the workers in the plantation are from various tribes in the neighbourhood. To promote local craftsmanship, the resort has used products like Bamboo light fittings and dustbins made of dried palm leaves in all the rooms. The resort promotes local culture, cuisine and ecology in all its activities.
https://www.responsibletourismindia.com/stay/after-the-rains-resort/424
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In Kerala's Wayanad, set amidst jungles is this resort hidden in a 16-acre plantation that is more forest than farm.
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GK's Riverview Homestay
In Arundhati Roy’s Booker-winning God of Small Things, beautiful green Aymanam in Kottayam is almost as much a character as the people. The simple GK's Riverview Homestay is set close to this village on the banks of one of the canals of the Meenachil River, which is in turn linked to the famous Vembanad Lake and backwater ecosystem, and surrounded by paddy fields and coconut groves.
The main house is a ranch-style design that was popular in the state in the 1970s and 1980s. The owner, George Kutty, added a cottage with four rooms and a long running verandah about 30m from the main house. The rooms offer privacy as there are no neighbouring houses on this side of the property and the view is of paddy fields. Hammocks strung among the trees in front of the cottage make it easy for guests to enjoy the fresh breeze and the view. The rooms are comfortable with all modern amenities including air-conditioning, as Kerala can be quite humid.
George and his wife, Dai, ensure their guests are well fed and traditional Kerala vegetarian and non-vegetarian food made of local and organic produce is made available.
The homestay is great for indulging in the quintessential Kerala village experience. With the Vembanad Lake just 3km away and with the Meenachil River flowing through the region, the waterways are a part of daily life. Exploring them on canoes is a great way of understanding local life. Snake boat races are also popular here and guests get a chance to see the boats and the races if they visit at the right time of the year. The region is also dotted with many ancient temples and old churches and the festivals at these places of worship are quite colourful. The hosts also organise other activities like bird watching, fishing, village tours, farm visits and houseboat stays.
Price: Rs 2,900; includes breakfast and dinner
Read more: www.gkhomestay-kumarakom.com
Slow Travel GK’s Riverview Homestay grows organic fruits and vegetables and also procures produce from local farmers. They have rain water harvesting system and use solar water heater. Plastic is avoided. Tourism through the homestay is beneficial to the larger community here. The homestay uses local boatmen to take guests canoeing or on country boat rides. Guests who want to experience Kerala village life visit local tea shops and toddy shops, use the services of local fishermen, and make use of local transport.
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In Arundhati Roy’s Booker-winning God of Small Things, beautiful green Aymanam in Kottayam is almost as much a character as the people.
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The tiny hamlet of Sonaugi is located only a few kilometers away from Manali but it could just as well be a world away. Surrounded by lush Deodar forests on three sides and apple orchards on one lies Banjara Camps & Retreats’ Sonaugi Homestead.
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Make It Happen
Most travellers think of Goa as a tropical paradise. Which is true! But, many coming to this beautiful western coastal state forget that Goa has left an indelible mark on the history charts of our country. It was with this thought in mind that an enthusiastic Goan, Maria Victor, whose forever love is travel decided to Make it Happen.
Make It Happen’s unique collaborative approach connects travellers with local communities and experiences, aimed at transforming the general cliched perspectives about Goa while also providing livelihood opportunities to local community members. At its core, Make It Happen envisions inclusive travel experiences introducing travellers to local communities, who share local stories and cultural heritage, while providing visitors with an opportunity to experience local lifestyles.
The outfit specialises in curated heritage trails and cultural experiences conducted by local presenters. Their insightful walking tours in Goa, such as the Fontainhas Heritage Walk, Chronicles and Echoes of Divar and the Old Goa Heritage Walk, offer an in-depth exploration of heritage streets and locales that provide a unique perspective to travellers. The highlight of the Fontainhas Heritage Walk, for instance, is a visit to the house of a renowned musician who serenades visitors in Latin, Konkani and the soulful Fado (a Portuguese style of music). At Divar, a large river island, travellers experience authentic village lifestyles where traditional fishing methods are still practiced, and bread is still baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. The Old Goa Heritage Walk paints a picture of the Portuguese era, helping travellers to understand the varied European influences that have shaped Goa’s history and cultural heritage.
In addition to these, Make It Happen also organises Saligao Village Walking Tour, Campal Heritage Walk, Chandor Walking Tour, Kushavati Heritage Trail and Backwater Sunset Boat Cruise—each highlighting a different facet of Goa that is lesser known and introduces the visitor to a different aspect of the state.
A new addition to the list is the Cravings and Haatgun Culinary tour which takes one around the busy lanes of Mapusa Market and then to a Goan kitchen to explore culinary delights that go beyond the well-known fish curry and rice staple.
Make It Happen has also partnered with B:Live to introduce E-Bike tours.
Apart from these diverse tours in Goa, Make It Happen also curates tours in Ladakh, Nilgiris, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland. What sets their experiences apart is that you meet inspiring people within local communities, partake in their festivals and traditions, try local cuisine and gain perspective about their socio-cultural heritage. For instance, an immersive trip to the mystical Nilgiris offers opportunities to spend time with indigenous tribes such as the Todas and Kurumbas and learn from them the art of traditional embroidery, painting with natural paints and making medicines out of forest produce.
Price: From Rs 700 to Rs 5,000 per person
Read more: www.makeithappen.co.in
Slow Travel Make It Happen aims to promote slow travel which emphasises on a connection between the traveller and the local people and their culture, rather than manic sightseeing, which doesn’t leave much space and time to imbibe another culture. Make It Happen is trying to revive traditional Goan cuisine, art and craft thus supporting community-based tourism. What makes Make It Happen stand out is that it highlights the finer details and brings to life stories unheard of. It brings to people experiences led by locals, which are not typically explored. Through such journeys Make It Happen wishes to challenge cultural biases and invest in intercultural exchange and understanding to bring out the very essence of India’s diversity.
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Most travellers think of Goa as a tropical paradise. Which is true! But, many coming to this beautiful western coastal state forget that Goa has left an indelible mark on the history charts of our country. It was with this thought in mind that an enthusiastic Goan, Maria Victor, whose forever love is travel decided to Make it Happen.
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