India, April 9 -- There's peace in knowing that your luxe experiences don't come at the cost of the environment, right? Surrounded by the dense forests of Madhai in Madhya Pradesh, on the backwaters of the Denwa River, the Denwa Backwater Escape by Pugdundee Safaris is a charming, luxurious resort that focuses on responsible tourism. Mindful of its surroundings, the property makes judicious use of local and sustainable materials, such as baked tiles, stones, and recycled old furniture, including wooden railway sleepers. Local arts and crafts, including wrought iron artefacts from Bastar (a tribal homeland in the neighbouring state of Chhattisgarh), beautify the walls and rooms, and while lunch is served in 'kansa' (bell metal) thalis, di...