Not a Single Tree Felled
Every cottage was constructed without removing a single tree. Forest plants are cultivated on-site and the existing canopy is left entirely intact.
Treading Lightly
Responsible Tourism
Gold Winner — Outlook Indian Responsible Tourism Awards 2018.
Our Commitment
Tourism That Gives Back
Responsible tourism at Maachli is not a policy — it is how the property was conceived, built, and run from day one. Every decision, from where the parking lot sits to how the stream is maintained, is made with the land and the community in mind.
The result is a place that sustains itself and its surroundings: cleaner water, richer biodiversity, stronger livelihoods for local families, and a living archive of Konkan craft and culture — all while offering guests an experience that would be impossible without these values.
The Land
Environmental Practices
Small, deliberate choices that add up to a property that leaves its surroundings better than it found them.
Springwater, Unfiltered
Drinking and cooking water comes from a natural spring that gathers in the property's own well — clean, mineral-rich, and requiring no treatment.
Local Materials & Minimal Cement
Structures are built using locally sourced materials with minimal cement — reducing embodied carbon and keeping construction in harmony with the vernacular landscape.
Parking at a Distance
The car park is placed well away from the property — a simple measure that keeps sound and air pollution out of the forest and away from guests.
Rainwater Harvesting
Annual stream cleaning and rainwater harvesting programmes maintain water levels across the property and benefit the wider village ecosystem.
Minimal Plastic & Energy
Plastic use is kept to a minimum across the property. CFL lighting reduces electricity consumption, and traditional mud stoves replace energy-hungry modern appliances.
The People
Community Impact
Responsible tourism means the benefits of a stay reach far beyond the farm gates.
Local Employment
Over 90% of the staff are women from the surrounding village — providing stable income and economic independence to families in the local community.
Village Produce
All vegetables served at Maachli are sourced directly from village farms — strengthening the local micro-economy and ensuring every meal is genuinely seasonal and fresh.
Tribal Art Exhibitions
On-site exhibitions give local tribal artisans a direct channel to earn income from their work — preserving craft traditions while creating a meaningful cultural exchange for guests.
Reviving Pottery
The pottery classes offered to guests have given the local potter a sustainable livelihood. A craft that was fading now has a future — and guests take home something genuinely made by hand.
Water for the Village
A temporary dam built on the stream raises water retention across the property — lifting well water levels that benefit not just Maachli but the surrounding agricultural land.
Biodiversity Growth
Ecological care has attracted new species to the property. Birds, otters, and fish have returned to the stream — a quiet but meaningful sign that the land is healing.