Eco-friendly construction in Rajaji National Park

• Use of weathered stones locally collected by the people living around the lodge.
• Masonry has been done in such a manner that ambient temperature does not influence inside temperature too much making thick walls.
• Corners of the building has been secured by using Brick pillars
• Room height is kept 15ft in cottages to give more comfort and feeling of space.
• The roof is covered with thatch to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer.
• Use of solar panels to have alternative energy source.
• Wind directions have been considered
• The sun factor for natural light and heat also has been considered.
• All cottage rooms are built on a platform to give security and vantage point.
• The labour used is local so that resource goes into local economy. Sewage is dispersed through Shankar –Balram septic tanks where water is reused for plants.
• The tanks are located away from stream so that it does not pollute it.
•  There are large verandahs where one can sit and watch birds beside having tea/coffee etc. in morning and evening.