Chestnut Grove in Vijaypur, Bageshwar is a peaceful Kumaon Himalayas retreat surrounded by pine and chestnut forests. With eco-huts, hearty meals, bonfires, and stunning mountain views, it’s an ideal nature escape for those seeking calm, scenic stays away from the city bustle.
Set at the foothills of the Nilgiris, Open Shell Farm is swaYYam’s permaculture pilot project and a living example of regeneration. Once barren land, it now thrives with rich biodiversity, thousands of trees, and wildlife visits, producing nearly 70% of its own food through regenerative practices.
The Tamarind Valley Farming Collective is a community-led permaculture farm built on restored forest land. With great food, scenic hikes, rich birdlife, and valley views dotted with tamarind trees, it’s a perfect place to learn, explore, and reconnect with nature.
This 25-acre farm near Bangalore is a slice of wild magic. Located by Savanadurga, it features streams and boulders. The land is home to bears, elephants, and wild cats. Kenneth Anderson once roamed this very terrain. It transports you to a different world.
Feel Good Farm is a 17-acre regenerative farmland at the foothills of Ujjani near Doddaballpura, just 1.5 hours from Yelahanka. With fruit forests, a natural pond, animal husbandry, and over 35 fruit species, it showcases how a self-sustaining farm can thrive in harmony with nature.
In the foothills of Savandurga, just 60 km from Bangalore, Swa Vana is a nature sanctuary built on permaculture and regenerative design. Surrounded by forest and a perennial pond, it offers immersive stays, workshops, camping, and experiences that reconnect people with nature.
This 30-acre coffee estate features large paddy fields and woods. At its center stands a traditional home made of laterite stone. It took four years to craft this courtyard house to perfection.
Established in the 1800s, Balur Estate covers 400 acres of coffee plantation. Its historic Planter’s Bungalow has existed since 1853, located just below the source of the River Hemavathy. It is a fascinating snapshot of India’s long history with coffee.
Tucked away in the quiet, green heart of Coorg, The Linger Farm in Chettimani is surrounded by paddy fields, pepper vines, and arecanut trees. Mornings begin with bird calls, misty air, and the soft sound of a nearby river, making it a perfect space to slow down and breathe.
There’s a bunch of seasoned Lingerers who not only “get” what we mean when we say “do nothing” on
Many of my friends and guests make interesting comments and observations related to cows. They are earnest and well-meaning while
Palampur is one of those amazing places that’s blessed with everything – snow peaks, green valleys, streams, weather that’s
