Khaama Kethna Ecovillage

Khaama Kethna sits in a quiet valley of sub-tropical forest above Agonda in south Goa: twelve acres of jungle, fruit trees and vegetable gardens a short walk from the village and beach. Cottages and treehouses are handcrafted one by one from natural and upcycled materials, each with a private garden terrace, an open-air washroom, a big bed under a mosquito net, a ceiling fan and a cold water shower. Two and three bedroom treehouses sleep four to six, which suits families and small groups.

There is no air conditioning and no bar, and the ecovillage asks guests to leave alcohol, plastic and loud music at the gate. What you get instead is the jungle at close quarters, frogs, birds, geckos and the occasional tree growing through the room. The kitchen cooks simple set meals from the gardens, wifi lives at the solar centre, and guided meditation, workshops and whole-site retreats can be arranged in advance.