As the farm-to-table trend becomes part of our every day vocabulary, I’ve found that using locally sourced foods has also been embraced at luxury hotels and resorts. Taking it a step further, some destinations have actually installed roof top gardens in the city, or farm plots adjacent to their property. While it’s obvious these sources will not supply all their needs, it’s exciting to see the properties embrace the use of homegrown and sustainable foods. These days, it’s practically unheard of to not have at least a selection of herbs growing in your outdoor space or kitchen.
About an hours ride from the famous Gateway to India is Elephanta Island in Mumbai harbor. The Unesco World Heritage Centre of Elephanta Caves is quiet and very picturesque, a welcome respite from the hectic center of all things chaotic in Mumbai. The area is most famous for its unique cave temple, whose massive Shiva sculpture is one of the best examples of Hindu architecture you’ll find, the glory of Shiva, exalted in various forms and actions.
