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D IS C O V E RI E S
Far from the
Madding Crowd
Eco-conscious, homely, and luxurious—Karma Lakelands
has the recipe for a well-rounded extended holiday.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a wholesome experience,
filled with the goodness of nature, Karma Lakelands
is your best bet. Located in Gurugram, on the Delhi-
Jaipur Expressway, this 300-acre eco-conscious
golf resort has been offering bespoke luxury living
experiences to its guests, while creating its very
own spot in the immersive travel industry. Infused
with resonant energy, the Luxury Residences at the
property sport four-bedroom plush villas, which
come with exclusive decor, curated upholstery, and
artistic wall art. Life in one of the villas involves
waking up to sweeping views of calm lakes or the
expansive golf course. The Luxury Residences are
available for both, long and short stays.
Klub Karma is a versatile venue catering
to a variety of needs. It offers the Grand Ball
Room, the Konference Room, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi,
and a meditation room. When
it comes to dining options, Klub
Karma has something for everyone—
from the multi-cuisine restaurant
On-Kourse to authentic Italian brick
oven pizzas at Pizza Bay and Grill to
handcrafted cocktails at AK’s Bar.
The award-winning nine-hole
boutique golf course at the property
is ideal for the sport’s enthusiasts.
Eco-initiatives are at the heart
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of Karma Lakelands. For instance, to
From top: Luxury promote sustainable living, rainwater is
Residences at Karma
Lakelands; the pool at harvested and channelled for irrigation.
Klub Karma. Karma Lakelands has planted over
Initiatives like bee 2,00,000 trees and plants, and uses solar
farming help the energy to meet its energy requirements.
property reduce its Other initiatives such as bee farming, bio
carbon footprint. composting, and a no-plastic policy help
the property reduce its carbon footprint.
This eco-responsible policy extends to
weddings held at Karma Lakelands. Guests
are encouraged to hold green weddings
and eco-friendly pre-wedding events
across various venues at the property.
Activities like birdwatching, nature
trails, cycling, eco-tours, obstacle courses,
and sports become part of your daily
routine here. To enhance your immersion
into nature, Karma Lakelands also offers COURTESY OF KARMA LAKELANDS
an option to stay in its newly set up
luxury tents. karmalakelands.com
―ADILA MATRA