7 Eco-Friendly Resorts Which are A Must-Visit

BENGALURU: Whenever we think of vacation, only big swimming pools and 24/7 air conditioned lounges and rooms comes to our mind. But have we ever thought that despite all this luxury at our finger tips, what these things will have an effect on the environment? Sure we never think of that in the first place. The travel industry is always criticized by green activists for being wasteful but there are many eco-friendly resort in South India, according to homegrown.co.in.

SwaSwara (Gokarna, Karnatak):

SwaSwara is located on the famous Om Beach amidst 26 acres of green lawns. If you have been looking for a trip that will rejuvenate you, this is definitely a holiday you should consider. SwaSwara is an expression of the power of wellness in a space rich with healing energy. All the elements of nature embrace you here, resting and rejuvenating your body and spirit.

It’s neither a spa nor an ashram, but SwaSwara is a sanctuary for your ‘Prakruti’ or the innermost nature of an individual with the special blend of qualities that makes you unique. You will rise with the sun and begin your day at with a yoga class or mandala meditation backed by the sounds of the ocean. You can take long walks by the beach, go trekking, kayaking or simply enjoy the wonders of nature while sitting in the resort.

Rainforest Retreat at Mojo Plantation (Coorg, Karnataka):

As we all know, Coorg is a famous hill station in Karnataka and one can visit Coorg anytime of the year. The Mojo Plantations was started by botanists Sujata and Anurag Goel as a way to promote ecotourism alongside sustainable agriculture and environment education. Modeled on an organic farm, the plantation works on ecological principles that the founders have picked up during their 20 years of experience in the field of botany.

Despite that the Mojo Plantation is located in an area that receives a lot of rainfall where often limited varieties and quantities of crops can be grown; the plantation’s farming practices have helped incultivation of a wide variety of crops that have a unique flavour. At this plantation, they have set up the Rainforest Retreat, a unique eco-tourism project that enables tourists to experience the harmony of living with nature.

Through this, they hope to create a platform where they can exchange information about sustainable living, farming practices and research programs with like-minded people.

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