If you are someone who is bitten by the bug of wanderlust, travelling and exploring new places may be on your priority list. If you are typically a backpacker, you may like staying in hostels and going to new places daily. But if you are a leisure traveller who loves to spend quality time in hotels and resorts, then finding the best hotel with all the desired amenities must be on your agenda for a travel plan. And more so if you are an eco-traveller. According to a report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), 69 per cent of travellers are actively seeking sustainable travel options in 2023. We all know that hotels are one of the biggest waste producers and housekeeping activities generate large amounts of unused products which can neither be reused nor recycled. So choosing the right hotel with sustainable characteristics will be a cumbersome process. We have curated a list of a few hotels that will give you the ultimate luxury to spend your leisure time without compromising environmental needs.
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Top 7 Boutique Hotels For Eco-Conscious Travellers
1. Evolve Back, Kabini
This wildlife resort lies at the side of the River Kabini in Karnataka. The design and decor of the boutique hotel have been inspired by the Kadu Kurubu tribe and are made from locally sourced natural elements. The resort aims at giving authentic experiences for their guests and engagement and promoting the local community.
2. Vythri Village, Wayanad
Luxury amidst the raw, lush greenery with the sounds of waterfalls and birds chirping truly describes the Vythri Village in Wayanad. It is the ideal place for a leisure holiday while reconnecting with yourself and nature. The village has a strict 'no plastic' policy and the villagers use renewable natural resources for their daily chores.
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3. Spice Village, Periyar
Spice Village in Periyar Tiger Reserve is made eco-friendly with elephant grass, pesticide-free land, solar energy, and no air conditioners. It also works closet with the local tribal communities and operates on solar energy.
4. Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom
This eco-friendly luxury resort has thatched roof huts and solar-power boats to make you a nature-friendly experience. It is an ideal leisure attraction for nature lovers who would love to listen to the birds as the surrounding area has many types of local and exotic birds.
5. Alila Diwa, Goa
This boutique sustainable hotel lies amidst lush greenery and paddy fields in Goa. The construction of the hotel ensured that no trees were cut while making the structures and continue to maintain ecological balance while giving the guests a luxury experience. It works with the local community to maintain the nearby beaches and surrounding areas.
6. Kipling Camp, Kanha National Park
This sustainable boutique hotel was established by two wildlife conservationists; Anna and Bob Wright. The resort draws water from naturally open wells and has not built any borewells. The hotel premise is a television-free and plastic-bottles-free zone. It is also associated with the local Baiga community and promotes their interests.
7. Barefoot, Havelock Island
As the name suggests, Barefoot in Havelock Island Andaman will welcome you to sink in your feet in the island's white sandy beaches and take you a step closer to nature. Set on the Radhanagar beach, this eco-resort has thatch tents, cottages, and villas each designed keeping in mind leisure and luxury while being environmentally friendly too.
So now you can plan your leisure stay in these sustainable boutique hotels while not compromising on the environment.
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