Eco-friendly resort in Nagarhole National Park: King–s Sanctuary

Situated on the fringes of the Nagarhole National Park, the King’s Sanctuary offers adobe-style cottages and suites set around a six-acre lake. But this is earnest luxury: the resort has a solar water-heating system, a sewerage treatment plant that recycles water and a rainwater-harvesting programme. Activities include safaris to the National Park, jungle treks, and excursions to the Tibetan settlement at Bylekuppe. Contact: 0822-646464, 080-51122661, www.kingssanctuary.com