Vedic Village: Luxury escape just over the border at Kolkata

My bags bounced around me in the car as we bumped along the rural road. About 20 minutes later after leaving the main highway, I landed in the lap of Vedic Village’s luxury. I’d just survived a near collision with a rickshaw wallah bearing bamboo poles, so the warm welcome at the front door with a fresh lime soda was exactly what the doctor ordered. Thankfully there were also several doctors waiting for me at spa, just in case the collision did happen.

This property isn’t a hospital, however. It’s the creation of Raj K Modi, a passionate health advocate and, after seeing the resort, one would have to say entrepreneur. His concept—combining luxury escape and rural lifestyle—is radical, but stepping outside the box is what makes him successful. His vision, according to CEO Michael Robinson, was so forward-thinking that his initial investors actually withdrew. But now, The Vedic Group will expand the facility from its 150-acres organic farm to 1,200-acres, which will include 600 acres for new IT developments—apparently the backers are convinced. More photos available here....