Travel - The Dune at Puducherry

Ever long for a holiday from which you come back refreshed, like getting soaked in the gentle rain in a heated desert? Then head to The Dune at Puducherry.....a sprawling eco-village set on 35 acres along the Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu. This resort will take you right into the heart of nature for a fantastic experience like no other. The Dune cherishes the spirit "to live in harmony with nature and men". For ages, swamis (Holy Men) from the nearby temples of Mahabalipuram used this scenic beach reserve as a place of pilgrimage and meditation. It features a generous organic garden, a 700m long sand beach, and all that is necessary to take care of the body and soul according to traditional Ayuvreda’s rites. It also has an Artists In Residence program providing work studios for artists from all over the world! I know I'd be terribly inspired to paint if I was there!!
Each of the 36 bungalows and bedrooms presents a unique architecture, style and decoration for a particular experience. The result is surprising, sometimes eccentric, in a zen and green environment
The hotel is fully committed to preserving the environment. As an example, recycled material from South Indian colonial houses, Chettinad palaces and Kerala planter’s mansions was used for a significant part of the building. The hotel also chose not to equip all bungalows with air conditioning (but there is always a refreshing sea breeze). Solar energy, low energy consumption light bulbs, and waste water treatment complete this ecologic commitment.

Fusing modern and traditional architecture, the hotel's cottages are done up in different styles ranging from plush Regency to vibrant Carribean! The vibrant use of colors in and outside the cottages will force you to forget your stress and relax. The rooms full of genuine antiques, statues, idols, chairs, tables, stone pillars, and carved doors have made the interiors charming and serene. Bright blue and hot yellow textures on glasses and walls energise the mind and soul.

If I was going there I would have a hard time deciding which room to stay in. Would it be the Kerela Room with its wood beams and rafters reaching out to my Kerela roots? Or the Nawabi rooms reminiscent of the Hyderabad I live in? Or the Mud Room for its eco friendly nature? Or the Family House with is infusion of raw earthy colors that I adore???? Or then again maybe the Bangle Room because it is so much like my bedroom??? Hmmm..how about you?
Here are some images of the resort:

The Artist's studio

 Artist's studio 

The Artists Studio

The Bamboo Room

 Inside the Bamboo Room

 The Bangle Room

 The Baywatch House 1

 The Courtyard House

 Artists studio 2

 The Courtyard House

 The Family House

 The Family House and garden

 The bath - yes, the bath

 The Garden Room

 The Garden suite

 The Karaikudi suite

 The Kerala House

 The Kerala House

 The Sambu House

 The Wood House

 Inside the Wood House

 The Nawabi Room

 The Nawabi Room

Images via various media resources.