Charming Farm Stays In India For A Tryst With Nature

Picking a hotel is often one of the most important things when it comes to travel. It can in fact be a deal-breaker. Farm stays on the other hand is often the centre of a travel experience. Everything revolves around these farms. They are set amidst rural locations, and every experience is unique, local, sustainable, and more. Here are some amazing farm stays in India.

This beautiful hidden getaway is an eco-friendly stay that brings you closer to nature. With a very laid back vibe to it, Maachli is committed to responsible tourism. Here you are surrounded by dense forests, with rows of coconut trees, and beetle nut trees. Maachli is also unique as it is dedicated to the concept of tropical modernism, which means it is extremely spacious, and focuses on local resources. Its building materials all have cooling factors.

About 3 hours away from the town of Gangtok, Bon Farmhouse is located in the village of Kewzing. It is a Himalayan escape that makes your heart flutter with joy. You are surrounded by trees, and there is always a scenery better than the one before. Bird-watching is one of the best things that you can do here in the village.

Located in Darjeeling, this is as remote as it can possibly get. At Tathagata, you will find yourself getting lost in nature, and going on long walks in search of beauty. Everything you experience here is local, so you feel like you have become one with the place. There are day trekking opportunities, village hikes, fishing, and a lot more.

From dining under the stars to doing yoga out in the open, this is an intimate experience here in the hill of Himachal Pradesh. One of the best things you can do here is to go on a nature trail. But then again, you are in Wah, reputed for its tea estate, so a tea tour is a must-have experience. There are six individual ensuite rooms here, and sustainability is the keyword.

A beautiful experience in rural Kerala, this charming bungalow is located in Vagamon. A vintage vibe envelopes your days here, and its surroundings pull you in. The location is home to the Meenachil River that has been immortalised by author Arundhati Roy in her novel The God of Small Things.

If you want to be one with nature, experience the beautiful night sky, go bird watching and more, then this is for you. It is simple and rustic, and life here is a slow dance. There is so much to explore here, so many things to do and see. You just have to set out on foot, and take it all in. The property has a beautiful tent accommodation for those who want to keep it real.

Yet another beautiful farm stay from Kerala, this one is just one of those experiences that you will never forget. You stay in luxury cottages, and are surrounded by all of nature's gems. Its a remote setting that comes with modern living, so you have swimming pool, you can also have a drink, and later go for a ayurveda massage therapy.