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The Dune Eco-Village and Chopra Puducherry
Healing Center

The Dune Eco-Village and Chopra Healing Center is an eco-friendly beach
resort in Puducherry set across green gardens and limitless nature. With the
fusion of traditional and modern architecture, the resort o ers 62 bungalows
and rooms sprawling across 35-acres of untouched nature. Each cosy room
is also equipped with a solar water system, organic linens and low-energy
consuming light bulbs. The establishment even provides organic food
from the nearby ‘eco-village’, bene ting approximately 4,000 farmers as a
result. The retreat promises the ultimate rejuvenation as well, with their spa
treatments conducted in swimming pools. This is the perfect place for relaxing
amidst nature.
For more information, visit
www.dunewellnessgroup.com/dune-eco-village-and-spa.

Blackbuck Lodge Resort Gujarat
Situated in Western India in Velavadar, Gujarat is the
Blackbuck Lodge Resort, home to the unparalleled
allure of the jungle — the perfect backdrop for a
remote getaway. With 14 di erent villas, all made with
eco-friendly resources, guests reside along the
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park. The majestic lodge is
also furnished with a pool and health club, providing the
ideal place for relaxing pastimes amidst the wilderness.
There are safari adventures in jeeps available as well,
for those keen enough to brave the wildlife. Couples,
however, must enjoy a romantic experience with a
dinner under glowing lanterns and bon res under the
starry skies.
For more information, visit www.theblackbucklodge.com.

Houseboats of Kerala Kerala
Formerly used for shipping rice and spices, the houseboats in
the backwaters of Kerala now o er a leisure cruise amongst
blushing green palm trees. With the gentle ow of the river
voyaging you through water lilies, ancient temples, coir villages
and rustic homes, you are welcomed to a sustainable and
modern home, providing you with all the necessary comforts.
Not a single nail is used to construct the houseboats which
is held together by coir knots and coated with black resin
extracted from boiled cashew kernels, with the purpose to
last for generations. The Houseboats of Kerala are the perfect
combination of calm and charm.
For more information, visit
www.keralatravels.com/pages/houseboats-kerala.

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