Eco resorts-Indian Context

ECO TOURISM:
 In general, ecotourism is an
insightful, mindful and
participatory travel experience to
natural and cultural and social
environments, assisting the well-
being of the local cultures and
environments for future generations.
To simplify the term, Ecotourism can be defined in
terms of
-environment and
-culture
-orientated travel

Principles Of Ecotourism:
• Minimizing the impact of tourism on nature and culture.
Educating tourists to the importance of conservation .
Promoting responsible business practices .
Providing financial benefits for the conservation of the
natural areas .
Educating the traveller on the local community and its
culture .
• Use of local building and landscape materials .
• Hiring local labor during construction and operations processes .
• Applying innovative water and energy management and conservation
solutions (many lodges have been very creative in identifying and adapting
new technologies)
• Preparation of informative environmental education programs and
materials.

Banasura Hill Resort
Wayanad, Kerala

Kipling Camp
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Elephant Valley
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Nameri Eco Camp
Nameri National Park, Assam

Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort
Almora, Uttarakhand

Nimmu House
Leh, Jammu & Kashmir

Sarai at Toria
Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Facility Location, Layout, and Orientation:
The overall layout of the ecolodge and associated development must
reflect the dual purpose of creating an ambient and attractive environment for the
visitor as well as protecting the natural features of the site.
To achieve this standard the proponent must demonstrate that some of the
following conditions have been created:
• Visitor experience and ambience.
• Views within the site and to the surrounding landscape have been
maximized Adequate shade is provided by the use of vegetation and
facility orientation Local winds are funneled for natural ventilation
• Individual accommodation units have adequate privacy
• Movement around the site and connecting of the various facilities is
efficient Environmental Protection.
• All special features on the site are protected.
• Only essential facilities are constructed adjacent to the beach and other
focal points on the site.
• The overall footprint of the constructed buildings are kept to a
minimum.

Architectural Layout Facilities:
• Orientation to the most attractive views (sleeping units, restaurant and
common areas).
• Easy access between the sleeping units and the services.
• Private outdoor space (patio, veranda)
• Attractive and charming rooms.
• Spacious and appealing eating area .
Interior Ambience:
• Natural lighting through proper placement of windows
• Natural ventilation and shading.
• Attractive views.
• Visual contact with the surroundings and natural resources.
Use Of Colour:
• Muted earth tones that blend with the local environment and reflect light
are the best colours.
• The use of the local materials (sand, wood, clay) provides an
opportunity to maintain a palette of natural colors.

Shaam-e-Sarhad Village Resort
Bhuj, Gujarat

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Palakkad, Kerala

Khem Villas
Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Rainforest Retreat at Mojo Plantation
Coorg, Karnataka

Diphlu River Lodge
Kaziranga, Assam

Maya Ubud Resort, birds eye-view.

Interior spaces as per the ethos of the space.
Lay out of guest rooms

Resort with focal entertainment areas

Resort taking advantage of the beach views.

Characteristics Of an Eco Resort:
Green hotels follow strict green guidelines to ensure that their guests are staying in a
safe, non-toxic and energy-efficient accommodation. Here are some basic characteristics
of a green hotel:
1.Housekeeping uses non-toxic cleaning agents and laundry detergent
2.100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattresses
3.Non-smoking environment
4.Renewable energy sources like solar or wind energy
5.Bulk organic soap and amenities instead of individual packages to reduce waste
6.Guest room and hotel lobby recycling bins
7.Towel and sheet re-use (guests can tell housekeeping to leave these slightly used
items to reduce water consumption)
8.Energy-efficient lighting
9.On-site transportation with green vehicles
10.Serve organic and local-grown food
11.Non-disposable dishes
12.Offers a fresh-air exchange system
13.Grey-water recycling, which is the reuse of kitchen, bath and laundry water for
garden and landscaping
14.Newspaper recycling program

The Programs that may be incorporated:
A veterinary clinic – The plantation owners have expressed interest in
bringing farm animals onto the site and also to take care of the animals
already farmed on R block
Seed production farm – Currently there are 62,000 hectares being cultivated
in Kuttanad. All the seeds needed for this are currently being brought in from
other states. A new industry could be created with the allocation and proper
planning of this space
Solar and wind power units – The project should look at the possibilities of
renewable energy onsite. This idea should be explored to make the project
more eco-friendly and the island become self sufficient.
An Ayurvedic centre – practicing traditional Indian medicine

GAOKOS-An abode of Tranquility

 A conscious effort on part of every Architect is necessary while designing a habitat
which is totally eco friendly.
 The planning should be as per the natural characteristic of land pertaining to the
topography, type of vegetation and climatic aspects of the surroundings. Instead of
cutting the existing tress, they are properly maintained and nurtured.

 ‘Gavkos’ is a lovely privately owned farm-land and farm-house which has been
converted into a picnic spot. It’s about 35 KM from Pune.
There are two routes that you can pick from to exit Pune. One is via the Sinhagad
Road and another from Warje. The roads meet near Khadakwasla.
 About an hour’s drive from Pune, Gavkos — the 55-acre privately-developed hill
with five cottages and a dormitory — encourages you to explore the pristine
green landscape and the rich variety of flora and fauna. You can also access the
vista point that allows you a breathtaking view of Khadakwasla backwaters.
 The farm house of Gavkos, situated on a hill just above the confluence of two
rivers, is at a very scenic spot. There are little squares of different farms all
around the rivers.
 Looking down from Gavkos, the view is very pretty and serene. The delight of
watching the coming-together of two rivers and then moving on as one can be
enjoyed from a viewing deck.
 The area has cottages and dormitories with a central kitchen area. It is
beautifully landscaped with stone path ways, parking areas, kiosks and a lush
vegetation that include all kind of trees and grasses.
 A little deck is marked as a sunrise point overlooking the rivers and patches of
green and brown farms around it.

Small temple near the Office Entrance

DORMITORY-accomodating around 100 people

DORMITORY-with two levels designed
on concept of traditional Kerala House

Terracing towards the cottage.

 All varieties of trees from big trees to small planters with creepers and grass
are seen around. The big trees include trees as mango, coconut, neem,chickoo,
jacaranda, cassia, palash, acacia, silver oak and many more
 The small trees include plants as casuarinas, palms, Ashoka, nilgiri, thuja and
so on shrubs and creepers include plants as sadaphuli, didonea, fern,
marigold, magnolia, mogra, shatawari, verbena, crotons, lantana etc.
 Variety of grass like hariyali, wandering jew is also found around. Area is
surrounded with fragrances of fresh flowers and plants.
 The surrounding flora and fauna is incomplete without birds, so a variety of
birds is seen in vicinity of this Landscape.
VEGETATION ON THE SITE

Passage way leading to Kitchen.

Flag stone laid for pavings.Palms planted around

Passages,lawns,sitting areas, pathways-all in natural materials.

Tree circumferences decorated by circular
arrangements of flag stones

Gathering/play area with a kiosk and simple
Cudappah stone sittings.

DORMITORY-A sit out passage area
overlooking the play space.

Appropriate vegetation with
Indigenous trees including variety of
flowering and fruit trees.

Kiosks spread all over the site for
relaxation and admiring Nature’s beauty.

Step up towatds the viewing platform.

Beautiful pathways
connecting the spaces

Appropriate use of levels to situate
platforms and cottages at strategic points

A stone sitting viewing a beautiful
Panorama of confluence of two rivers.

Evening lighting converting the kitchen
into a magical place.

Morning sunlight brightening the lawns

Pathways and bridges connecting the
cottages on upper level

Simple yet elegant rooms plastered with
rough cast plaster and stone finish.

Simple yet elegant external facades with
glass windows and stone sittings.

Decorative flagstone pathways.

Semi open area next to the owners
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