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FARMSTAYS IN INDIA —To get back to nature

INTRODUCTION 
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and agritourism is one of the latest concepts to revolutionize the India travel industry. Buoyed by the growing popularity of homestays in India, farmstays are blossoming across the country. They provide an authentic and interactive experience of rural life, in the delightfully fresh country air. These farmstays are among the best in India and range from simple to sublime.

THE CONCEPT :

Farm stays are accommodations made for guests on a working farm. The concept of farm stays is not new, but it has gained popularity in recent times. Farms allow tourists and travellers to stay in huts, cottages or barns and take part in farm life.
So why are Indians opting for farm stays lately? The reasons are aplenty and here are six of them:

*Budget-Friendly
*Going Back To One’s Roots
*Understanding Where Our Food Comes From
*Peaceful And Serene
*Simplicity
*Agro-Tourism

Some of the best farmstays in India:

01.DEWALOKAM FARMSTAY RETREAT---karimannoor,kerala
Dewalokam is the organic ancestral farm of a welcoming Syrian Christian family. The name means "paradise" and the property certainly is that! This faultless farmstay is conveniently located only 90 minutes drive from Kochi airport. Fruit, vegetables, spices, milk, and honey are all produced there. An extensive range of activities is available for guests, including spice walks, village walks, bamboo rafting, temple visits, cow milking, and swimming. Or, simply chill in a hammock!  Yoga, Ayurveda, and cooking holidays are also offered. The main guesthouse has eight spacious air-conditioned rooms overlooking the river and forest. There's also a private traditional house in the forest that has three bedrooms.

Rates: 10,000 rupees per night for a double. All meals and most activities are included. Visit their website for more information

02. DUDHSAGAR PLANTATION AND FARMSTAY----Goa
Dudhsagar Plantation is set on 50 lush acres and grows everything from pineapples to cashews. It also has its own cashew feni distillery, with production taking place from March to May each year. The farmstay is located on the way to Goa’s famous Dudhsagar waterfall. However, it gets super crowded with hundred of tourist jeeps going there every day. Instead, you can trek to a little-known waterfall in the jungle. The farmstay’s stunning swimming pool is the perfect place to laze around if you don’t feel like doing anything. Otherwise, take a walk through the plantation and swim in a nearby sparkling river. Go in the monsoon season for a natural fish foot spa in the river!

Rates: From around 3,500 rupees per night for a double, including breakfast.

03.KONYAK TEA RETREAT ---Mon District, Nagaland 
The boutique farmhouse is located in the middle of a remote, privately-owned 250-hectare tea estate. However, tea isn't all that's grown there. The farm also has an orange tree orchard and organic vegetable garden. Guests can pick and eat during harvesting season (mid-November to December). Other activities include milking cows and goats, working with locals in their paddy fields, going on nature hikes, learning how to traditionally smoke meat, and visiting local Konyak tribal villages. 
Rates: About 3,000 rupees per night for a double, including meals and a tour of the tea estate.

04 DESTINY FARMSTAY--- Near Oaty, Tamilnadu 
Kids will love Destiny Farmstay! This expansive resort is secluded away about an hour from the popular hill station of Ooty. It has a stable full of horses, cows, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and geese. And, of course, farm dogs to watch over them. A huge range of produce is grown on the farm, including coffee, spices, fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. For the adults, there's a luxury spa, perfect for pampering and unwinding. Accommodations consist of 35 guest rooms. Zip-lining and day camping are additional experiences that are possible.

Rates: Around 13,500 rupees upwards per night for a double, including breakfast and tax. Special packages are offered. It's on the pricier side for the facilities provided. Also, note that the approach road is not maintained and is in poor condition. The farmstay uses its own 4WD transport to ferry guests the last few miles.

O5.OYSTER OPERA----Kasargod,kerala

This dreamy and inspiring eco-friendly farmstay in the northern part of Kerala is, as its name suggests, themed on oyster farming. The award-winning host was the first Indian to farm mussels on coir, and he educated local villagers (mostly women) about the use of this technology to uplift them and help improve their livelihoods.  Facilities include swimming pool, kids playground, kayaks, and boat for exploring the surroundings. 

Rates: From 4,000 rupees per night for a double, including buffet meals (delicious Kerala cuisine) and activities.  

O6. PRAKRITI FARMS--Rupnagar,Punjab


Prakriti Farms is a non-profit organic farm, located around an hour from Chandigarh. The owners, alarmed by the surrounding disrespect for nature, are slowly recreating an ecological environment on the land inherited from their ancestors. Two types of accommodations are provided for guests -- cottages and tents. The safari tents have shared bathrooms, while the luxury Swiss tents have attached bathrooms. Activities include nature walks, trekking through the forest, and bird watching.

Rates: Expect to pay about 5,000 rupees per night for a double cottage, including breakfast. Swiss tents are priced around 4,000 rupees per night. Prakriti Farms also accepts volunteers who want to learn and contribute to sustainable eco-farming practices.

#FARM OF HAPPINESS, MAHARASHTRA 

#THE GOAT VILLAGE,UTTARAKHAND 


#ENCHANTED  FOREST FARM,SIKKIM


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