The best eco hotels and resorts in India

From repurposed temple pillars to zero-waste design, these eco stays show how travel can create real impact Karishma Kuenzang Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM Photo Credit : ( Instagram.com/theamayalife ) Read Full Story

What makes an eco hotel truly sustainable

Look for renewable energy, biodiversity protection, local jobs, water conservation, and waste systems that go beyond refillable bottles. Photo Credit : ( Instagram.com/theamayalife ) Read Full Story

Amaraanth, Goa: Zero-waste luxury, local art, wellness

No-plastic policy, water recycling, open-air design to cut energy use. Forest bathing, hydrotherapy, and Goan art on site. Photo Credit : ( Instagram.com/amaraanthindia ) Read Full Story

Beleza by the Beach, Goa: Regenerative farming, recycled architecture, community clean-up

Laterite stone and reclaimed temple columns. Wastewater irrigates paddy fields for in-house rice. Panchayat partnership cleared 600+ kg of beach waste Read Full Story

Karma Lakelands, Gurugram: Biodiversity restoration, urban green zones, afforestation training

Solar power, composting, EVs, rainwater harvesting, bee farming. “Seed to Sapling” lets guests and locals nurture native species. Read Full Story

Conrad, Pune: Urban solar offsets, reusable water systems, local sourcing

Glass bottling replaces plastic. Solar met 78% of energy needs, reducing thousands of tonnes of CO₂. Seasonal sourcing supports regional farms. Photo Credit : ( Instagram.com/conradpune ) Read Full Story

CGH Earth, Pan-India: Rainwater equity, local ecosystems, ancestral timber

Mangrove planting in Kerala, rainwater systems in Karnataka, heritage timber cottages, and hiring rooted in each region. Read Full Story

Grape County, Nashik: Solar and biogas, soil regeneration, guest rewilding

25.4 crore litres of water recycled. Solar, biogas, and vermicompost on site. Seed-ball workshops invite guest participation Photo Credit : ( Instagram.com/grapecounty ) Read Full Story

Amaya, Himachal Pradesh: Carbon-neutral architecture, low-impact build, food autonomy

Built with lime, mud, and brick powder, designed to return to the hillside over time. Terraced fields supply the on-site kitchen Photo Credit : ( Instagram.com/theamayalife ) Read Full Story

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