Haldua Farms, Ramnagar
Named after the forest barrier for precise co-ordinates, Haldua Farms is stands on 4 acres of farm land off the main road from Kashipur to Ramnagar. Only about 15 kilometres from the Corbett National Park, Jaggi & Guddi have made the farm their home for the past 40 years. Away from the clamour of […]
Emily Lodge,Nainital
Many books of Jim Corbett mention an elusive Doctor Stevens; there were discussions with doctor by the fire or the doctor had tended to his aides after an encounter. Over a hot cup of tea in the drawing room, Siddharth slowly unfolds the story of this mysterious doctor. Neighbour to Jim Corbett in his […]
Camp Corbett, Kaladhungi
As one leaves Kaladhungi to take the climb up towards Nainital, a charming sign board with tiger paw marks meets you right at the bend. The first resort to aid visitors venture into the national park, Camp Corbett, is spread over 4 acres of thick vegetation. The morning sun, filtered by the abundant growth […]
Divar Island Guest House, Goa
Goa has been flooded by resorts and hotels over the last decade, but there are few elusive places that are worth your time for the fresh perspective they throw on staying. Jan and Aarti came to the old Goa adjacent Divar Island and instantly fell in love with an old typical mansion. They set about […]
Eco Habitat, Coorg
With relatively close proximity to Bangalore, yet in the verdant surroundings of Coorg, Eco Habitat is Som and Chethana’s home & passion in the foothills of Nilgiris. Exemplary hosts in all aspects, their home is sure to make a perfect stop over for an indelible holiday. A long drive-way to the two private pool villas […]
Parnasaala, Alappuzha
Set in an exotic lush green surrounding of a snaking tributary of thePampaRiver, Parnasaala definitely lives upto its Sanskitised name, ‘Abode of leaves’. The hundred and twenty year’s old house is elusively tucked away with acres of the Kuttanad paddy fields (famous for rice cultivation upto 8 feet under sea level) and thePampawaters on the […]
Akkarakalam Memoirs, Alappuzha
To Jobin and his family, Akkarakalam Memoirs is not only a family relic, but an opportunity to keep alive the grandeur and tradition of his Syrian Christian roots. This archaic structure stands majestically by thePampaRiveron the Alappuzha – Changnacherry road. The 150 year old house has history embedded in every wooden wall and brick laid […]
Ambady Estate, Munnar
As passionate & energetic spokesperson for conservation of the depleting exotic flora of Munnar, Dr. Rajesh Madenan and his wife are driven to make their homestay a stimulating experience for guests. Their more than 75 acres estate, sprawls boundlessly behind the century old smoking house, which is still used to dry and process the cardamom […]
Victory Home, Coorg
Having acquired its name after overcoming an illustrious property conflict in the days when cases were taken to the Privy Council in London, Victory Home stands on 100 acres of coffee and pepper plantation. Home to retired army officer Ponappa and his wife Jancy, the house is an ideal retreat for busy city dwellers or […]
Aranyakam Homestay, Wayanad
Camouflaged by 30 acres of lush coffee plantations and pleasantly tucked away from the main road, Aranyakam Homestay is a haven for those looking to be in the middle of green and peaceful environs. Almost a century old typical Hindu Kerala house, renovated into a comfortable stay, still maintains its old world charm with large […]
Kliff’s View, Wayanad
At a convenient distance from the main highway, yet brilliantly tucked away in the middle of the coffee plantations, one can be absolutely oblivious from the traffic noise at Kliff’s View. The house sits at the edge of the reserve forest, emulating the incline of the hill and is built in creative layers to […]
Misty Meadows, Wayanad
A convenient seven kilometres away from the highway, Misty Meadows can be reached after manoeuvring a beautiful stretch of tea-gardens between Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery. It sits at the edge of the Karapuzha Dam, giving at an exotic backyard and a great view from every room. The name is coined only after the mist […]