Making hotel bookings at five-star properties is relaxing and luxurious but they really aren’t the best option if you want to feel closer to nature. With the high-pressure and high-stress lives we live today, the constant hustle-bustle of the city gets to us. If that’s the case with you, the best thing to do is to pack up and take off for a short break. While Goa is the first option for most of us, it’s time we give it a break to explore other options.
Head To One Of These Five Tree House Resorts In India To Truly Live In The Lap Of Nature
This is as close as you’ll get to living your Jungle Book Mogli fantasy, trust us.
The Treehouse Resort, Jaipur
This is what we call luxury living amidst nature. Situated just an hour away from Jaipur and nestled in the scenic Syari Valley, The Treehouse Resort offers ‘nests’ which are well-equipped with all the necessities. Along with the treehouse rooms, they also have Over Water cottages and Earth House Abodes. If getting in touch with your inner self is something you’re looking at, you can head to their meditation rooms. If you’re going with children then you’ll be happy to note that they have a number of outdoor activities including badminton, tennis, swimming, bird watching, camel rides, and cricket. Or if you’re looking at a relaxing weekend all by yourself, the magnificent views of the Aravallis will keep you hooked.
Where: Nature farms, Opp. Amity University, Rajasthan
Contact: +91 9001797422
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The Machan, Maharashtra
If you’re a Mumbaikar and are fed up with traffic woes, household chores and not having a work-life balance, then a weekend away is the best gift you can give yourself. Situated at 30-45 feet above the forest, this property in Lonavla is as gorgeous as it is luxe and has been featured on must-visit lists of Lonely Planet and National Geographic. The rooms here are equipped with outdoor bathtubs so you can enjoy the view while at it. If you’re in the mood to switch off completely, then you’ll be happy to know that Machan does not have televisions in the rooms. Another great thing about this place is that you can visit it any time of the year- winters are nippy and you can enjoy a bonfire, summer allow you to sit outside and enjoy a candlelit dinner and the monsoons bring out a completely different charm as well.
Where: Private Road, Lonavala, Atvan, Maharashtra
Contact: +91 7666622426
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Vythiri Resort, Lakkidi
“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” – Martin Luther
This property is a jungle getaway from Wyanad in Kerala and is situated beneath a canopy of a lush green tropical rainforest. It offers five hand-crafted treehouses by the indigenous tribals of the area and that’s what adds character to the place. The interesting thing to note is that according to archaeological evidence, the forests in Wayanad have probably been inhabited by settlements of men for more than 3,000 years before Christ was born. Two caves of Ambukuthimala (Edakkal Caves) in Sultan Bathery from the New Stone Age civilization still exist here. The treehouse hotel even has an Ayurvedic spa for a good ol’ potli massage!
Where: Vythiri Resort Road Lakkidi P O, Kunnathidavaka, Kerala
Contact: 0493-6256800
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Suro Treehouse Resort, Himachal Pradesh
For people who love travelling to Himachal Pradesh, Suro Treehouse Resort should be on your list. A chalet-style boutique resort, Suro offers five cozy pinewood treehouse chalets perched on stilts. The Himachali architecture and Scandinavian luxury along with forest views and a private terrace make your trip to Shimla totally worth it. Go camping and mountain biking or opt for a forest picnic and a village visit. What’s even better is that they are a pet-friendly property! So you and your pooch together in a cool treehouse, how does that sound?
Where: Village Suro, P.O. Basha, Off NH 22, After Mahalakshmi Furniture, Thana Bhadol – Jangal Shadyal Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Contact: +91 9816603700
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Marmalade Springs, Kerala
Another resort in the Wayanad district of Kerala, Marmalade is extremely popular among nature lovers. It is built on a 30-acre coffee plantation and offers twelve cottages and a treehouse that is gorgeously furnished with teak wood- talk about luxury. There is also a rock house and a brick house on the property where you can enjoy the same pastures. Sip your morning coffee and be mesmerised with the beauty of the plantation and you’ll never want to leave. A special day is also planned by the resort for activities like hiking, biking, safari, and bamboo rafting. They also have a tribal dance night and a barbeque cookout that can be arranged within the property as well.
Where: Vivekananda Road, Muttil North, Po, Kalpetta, Kerala
Contact: + 91 9847105578
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