Waking up to the chirping of birds, the rustle of leaves, and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of wildflowers — this was what my mornings would look like living in a remote eco stay in the Jim Corbett National Park. While the mornings brought in a scent of freshness, the nights brought a serene silence with a blanket of stars staring at me.
Currently, I am stuck sitting in front of my laptop working and enduring the increasing summer heat but the memories of the good old days keep me happy. But even if I have to work, you don’t have to! The Better India did the heavy lifting for you and has collected a list of jungle stays for a perfect nature escape.
1. Jungle Hut
In the ’80s, Tamil Nadu natives Joe and Hermie Mathias, who wanted to live a quiet life, retired and used their savings to settle in the Nilgiris’ foothills. In 1986, leveraging the region’s tourism appeal, they established Jungle Hut, a sustainable homestay. Currently run by their son Vikram…
