Tourists visiting India does not have to face lodging problems. They can select from various staying options like hotels, resorts or Homestays. They can choose to stay at an eco-friendly resort/hotel or can lodge into a pet friendly lodge with their four pawed angels. If you are an organised person, you can prepare for the coming vacation well in advance to make your vacation more sustainable, take the responsibility to preserve, save the natural resources and the environment so that our future generations can enjoy them and also fulfil their personal needs.
Nestled into the far off pockets, surrounded by picturesque settings, Eco friendly resorts in India are set on acres of lush-green land. Bungalow, cabins or grass thatched roof shacks are created in a local style. Made from the easily available building materials, these structures are styled to regulate room temperature and a well-ventilated living space. The rooms are decorated with local craft articles that impart the culture and historic value of that destination. Thus, it helps in educating the tourists about local life style and also promotes native culture.
Some of the best eco friendly resorts in India are found in Uttarakhand. Nainital and Bhimtal boast of many resorts surrounded by mesmerizing serenity and stretches of pine forest. Dotted with fruit trees and terraced fields, these resorts are perched on the best locations, comprising of beautifully designed cottages made from natural indigenous materials. The furniture is made of recycled wood created by local craftsmen. While the room has the regular comfort giving amenities.
Most of the eco friendly resorts in India features water conservation, vermicomposting plant, solar panel to harness solar energy, use of LED bulbs, grey water usage, etc. Use of plastic bags and chemicals are banned on the premises.
A resort, in Bhimtal, is surrounded by endless expanse the Himalayan Range, greenery and the mist that envelopes the mountains. The restaurant of an eco friendly resort serves dishes prepared from fresh vegetables grown on their own farm. These organic vegetables are grown using only organic manure without using any chemical fertilisers. The pure water, from the streams, helps in detoxifying the body. Hence, you consume a diet that rejuvenates your body and mind. Indian, Continental and local delicacies are prepared and served in a homely manner.
Similar to an eco friendly resort, eco friendly hotels in India adopt very similar and eco friendly measures. These hotels are known to generate a vast supply of their own electricity through windmills and solar panels. The hotels are built from old teakwood pillars, mud baked bricks, Autoclaves Aerated Concrete (ACC) and with things that can save energy to create a green space for you and your family.
LED bulbs present an advantage over luminescent light sources, water efficient faucets reduce the wastage of water and grey water is used for gardening purpose. The amenities, of the rooms, include quality herbal products. Some of the green hotels also stick to a strict 'No-smoking' policy while their laundry bags and carry bags are made of paper. Used plastic items are sent for recycling while the dry and wet waste, from the kitchen, is recycled in a compost.
Do not misuse the blessings of your Creator, practice responsible tourism and lodge into Eco friendly hotels in India to follow green living practices at any destination you visit.
Martin Wynn
