Introduction

The vast and ancient country that India is, it amazes you with the diversity of building forms that have evolved over the ages. Traditional Indian construction is affordable, ecological and richly decorated with arts and crafts. The almost unbelievable truth about this country is that if you drive out of any metropolis within 100 kilometers you will see people actually living in habitats like their ancestors did thousands of years ago Balaji Country Homes has recreated these ecologically balanced, richly decorated traditions of India through four homes, Jal, Vayu, Prithvi and Akaash which are typical of western, eastern, northern and southern Indian buildings traditions respectively. Each country home has a spacious porch, a large living & dining area, a bed room and a bathroom.

Made with bricks covered with mud and clay, Jal is beautifully painted by Warli artist Mangal Wadali from the artisan’s commune in Wada. Mud houses are typically found in western India Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan, and are richly decorated with ethnic art.

Jal is an air-conditioned cottage. It has a double bed and is meant for 2 adults and a child. However, you can accomodate extra people as it has loft beds and there is provision to provide khaats.

Amenities

Porch

Jal has a 200 square feet porch fitted with khaats, hammocks, swings where you can sit and laze the day.

Front Room

The 200 square feet front room is fitted with sitting and dining furniture in line with the elements of the houses itself.

Bed Room

Jal has 130 square feet bedroom that has double bed covered with a mosquito net.

Bathroom

Jal bathroom has a hot water shower and western commode. Towels and toiletries are provided.

Others

Jal has an option of using the air conditioning at extra cost. The room has a fridge and a tea/coffee maker.

Capacity

Jal is ideally meant for one couple. However it has a loft bed that can accommodate 5 people. Optionally 2 khaats can be added in the living room. Its maximum capacity is 9 people.

Made from Bamboo and Karvy, this is a perfect summer house where the atmosphere drifts in and one feels one is closest to nature.

Bamboo houses are the dwellings of the humble all over India – especially in the east. Most eco friendly, if constructed well they are a safe and reasonably enduring shelter.

Vayu has a double bed and is meant for 2 adults and a child.

Amenities

Porch

Vayu has a 200 square feet porch fitted with khaats, hammocks, swings where you can sit and laze the day.

Front Room

The 200 square feet front room is fitted with sitting and dining furniture in line with the elements of the houses itself.

Bed Room

Vayu has 130 square feet bedroom that has double bed covered with a mosquito net.

Bathroom

Vayu bathroom has a hot water shower and western commode. Towels and toiletries are provided.

Others

The room has a fridge and a tea/coffee maker.

Capacity

Vayu is ideally meant for one couple. Optionally 3 khaats can be added in the living room. Its maximum capacity is 5 people.

A stone house fashioned like a hunting lodge, Prithvi has a fire place to keep one warm on chilly winter nights.

Made with exposed stones these houses are found in the Northern India and mark the landscape of the Himalayas.

Prithvi has a double bed and is meant for 2 adults and a child. 3 khaats can be added to accommodate extra guests.

Amenities

Porch

Prithivi has a 200 square feet porch fitted with khaats, hammocks, swings where you can sit and laze the day.

Front Room

The 200 square feet front room is fitted with sitting and dining furniture in line with the elements of the houses itself.

Bed Room

Prithivi has 130 square feet bedroom that has double bed covered with a mosquito net.

Bathroom

Prithivi bathroom has a hot water shower and western commode. Towels and toiletries are provided.

Others

Prithivi has an option of using the air conditioning at extra cost. The room has a fridge and a tea/coffee maker.

Capacity

Prithivi is ideally meant for one couple. However it has a loft bed that can accommodate 4 people. Optionally 2 Khaats can be added in the living room. Its maximum capacity is 8 people

The most unique of all, this house is built with wood and raised on stilts and is favored by our younger guests. The compact room is surrounded by a porch and a balcony on all sides.

Fashioned on the Machaans or tree houses of South India this house has a fabulous view of the river and the entire countryside. Akaash has a large bunk bed that can accommodate 2 adults and a small child.

Amenities

Porch

Akaash has a unique balcony porch which has the best view of the countryside.

Bed Room

Akaash has a large bunk bed that is fashioned out of the same wood that the house is built from.

Bathroom

Akaash bathroom has a hot water shower and western commode. Towels and toiletries are provided.

Others

The room has a fridge and a tea/coffee maker.

Capacity

Akaash is ideally meant for one couple.

Prakriti is an Non air-conditioned Dormatory. It has a 10 single beds.

Amenities

Porch

Bathroom

Others

Capacity