Meet Indrani Chakraborty is am+n advocate for sustainable living and the co-founder of Svanir Wilderness Ecostay. Indrani and her husband Soumya embarked on a transformative journey, leaving behind their successful corporate life in Delhi to create a sustainable haven in the village of Dalua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in India. Their homestay, Svanir Wilderness Ecostay, is a labor of love designed to balance business with peaceful living, nestled near the eco-sensitive zone of Chandaka Dampara Sanctuary.

Svanir is more than just a place to stay; it’s a commitment to living in harmony with nature. The homestay’s cottages are built using locally-sourced materials, and they incorporate rainwater harvesting, greywater harvesting, and drip irrigation systems to minimize environmental impact. Guests are encouraged to conserve resources, and the homestay employs local women, offering an empowering alternative to jobs in brick kilns or the forest.