Sukhad Aranya

Sukhad Aranya is a second 4,000 Sq m phase of forest restoration on the site of Maruvan that will continue the ambitious restoration of India’s lost desert forests, whilst also being dedicated to cultivating an inner sense of peace and wellbeing. The Sanskrit name, Sukhad Aranya, means a forest that creates a happy and blissful mental state.

These desert forest ecosystems primarily consist of shrubs, giving them a very distinct appearance, feel and approach to restoring biodiversity. At the same time, with fewer tree species these forests subvert perceptions of traditional reforestation but are crucial in bringing diversity back to denuded land.

Sukhad Aranya will truly be to the benefit of both people and planet. It will support an array of wildlife, from antelope to jackal to various bird species and beyond, whilst also being designed to engage visitors to the on-site guesthouse.

The forest will have a sense of healing and nourishment at its heart, incorporating spaces dedicated to natural walkways, meditation and yoga, reading and relaxing, and wildlife observation.