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Sevenos Journal

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Dec 5, 20255 min read

Clean Living: Why second homes are becoming the new wellness retreats for urban Indians

If you’ve found yourself longing for cleaner air, slower mornings, and a life that isn’t dictated by traffic alerts and AQI numbers, you’re part of a growing wave of urban Indians rethinking what “wellbeing” really means. Today, the search for cleaner, calmer living isn’t just fuelling weekend getaways - it’s reshaping buying behaviour. More Indians are turning to second homes as their personal wellness retreats: places that offer space, purity, and peace in ways city living simply can’t. Tucked away in the mountains, these second homes provide the ideal blend of lifestyle upgrade and long-term wellbeing investment.

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Dec 2, 20255 min read

Second Home in Uttarakhand: Why right now is the perfect opportunity to invest in the Almora-Mukteshwar-Nainital belt

We unpack why now is perhaps the most strategic moment to invest in a second home in Almora, Mukteshwar, Nainital, and the wider Kumaon landscape. From significantly lower land acquisition costs compared to Delhi-NCR, to impressive price appreciation, to rental yields that outshine most urban assets, the numbers - and the lifestyle - speak for themselves. Whether you’re seeking a wellness-driven mountain retreat, a future-proof long-term investment, or both, the Kumaon hills are emerging as a market where aspiration meets opportunity.

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