Firdaus by Citrus County has now become a member of the RARE India Community, which consists of some of the finest hand-picked conscious luxury boutique hotels, palace stays, wildlife lodges, homestays and retreats of the sub-continent.
Popular among children, Firdaus encourage children to ‘be a farmer for a weekend’ where children are given duties and towards the end of the session discuss challenges, insights and ideas about farming. Parents with children drive down from Delhi and other surrounding cities, sometimes long distance from Mumbai, for experiences that are focussed on children and young adults. Firdaus is also perfect for star gazing and can be the base to experience the Holla Mohalla festival of the Anantpur Sahib. For those interested in history, the Gurudwara of Anantpur Sahib has a museum dedicated to Sikh history. Harkirat Singh, the owner is an avid rider and hence Firdaus is also a paradise for bikers.
Harkirat Singh, Owner, Firdaus by Citrus County commented, “Having begun in 2008, I found that farming was becoming limiting and farmers needed to supplement their incomes. Citrus County was born to provide an experience to itinerant travellers from around the world while creating opportunities for the local community through skill development, hospitality training and other opportunities to sell farm produce. Firdaus evolved to show guests what life on a farm can be while staying with a farmers family.”
Shoba Mohan, Founder, RARE India said, ” One of our initiatives is to show children and young adults life on a farm and the richness of this culture, the joy of farm fresh food and being outdoors. Firdaus is a perfect example of a getaway that is fun, learning and time together for families while connecting them with local culture and community.”
