These hotels as the name suggests is one that is fully integrated into the environment without damaging the environment, contributing in some way to progress and improvement of the local community and sustainable growth of the tourism industry. These are environmentally responsible lodging that follows the practices of green living. They do their best to ensure that their guests are happy and satisfied with their stay.
The concept of eco-friendly hotels is growing in Uttarakhand. There are luxury tented accommodations, eco villages, and nature resorts. These places are located in some of the most beautiful and picturesque parts of the state and they give a refreshing approach to tourism, many of them also offer unique local activities that you won't find elsewhere. It's is a fabulous way experiencing this beautiful state at its natural best.
Indian eco-friendly resorts are widely spread in the state of Uttarakhand. These resorts are clean and comfortable with basic comforts. They are more enjoyed by the tourists because of the locations they are situated in. They are reasonably priced but there are also offer luxury camps as the guest demands. These resorts give you a home stay feeling.
Many of them offer private cottages with attached bathrooms which is fully maintained with all the basic amenities you have at your home. You may also get a kitchen of your own. These cottages are surrounded by organic gardens. You can even prepare your own food if you wish to do so.
Eco friendly devices are installed in most of the resorts.Rain water harvesting, organic farming, and use of solar energy and eco friendly products all these are practised in such resorts. Garbage disposal is eco-friendly. Hot water id provided using solar energy. Lamps and lanterns are used to lighten the camps and lodges. Hot water bottles are used to warm beds at night. Disposal of plastic waste and other non-biodegradable items is still a huge concern in Uttarakhand, though the state has officially banned the use of plastic bags.
Tourists are generally impressed by the homely treatment these Indian eco-friendly resorts give to their guests. There is more of a home style cooking and not a hotel-style cooking. Light, healthy and delicious food is offered. Spacious dining halls, buffet system for food, earthen pots or banana leaves are used as utensils. They give more a natural feel.The locations are usually quiet and more close to nature. It gives you a feeling of lying in the lap of Mother Nature.
Eco- friendly resorts and lodges in Uttarakhand
Pauri, Chamoli, Kumaon districts of Uttarakhand along National Highway 58; in Jayalgarh, 115km from Haridwar, Auli and Ghangaria, Nainital, Ranikhet, Kausani, Mukteshwar, Corbett and Rishikesh. All these are some of the places where one can find eco-friendly resorts and lodges in Uttarakhand. They all provide a clean and comfortable stay amidst nature.
The concept of eco-friendly resorts not only brings us close to nature but also helps us knowing the importance of Mother Nature. These eco-friendly camps and lodges are gaining importance as they help in protecting the natural heritage and spreading awareness. Uttarakhand is a state that has huge number of holiday destinations and is rising to become role models for others states to promote ecology.
Martin Wynn
