Our story, in 90 seconds
What residents are saying - real comments, view on Instagram ↗
Founded in 1955 by freedom fighter Lalbhai Patel, this land was once the Dandeli Ferro Alloys factory - the business that gave birth to the town of Dandeli and thousands of jobs. Four generations on, his descendants still run the land, now as a village for nomads. You're not booking a stay; you're stepping into a living piece of history.
The deeper story
My dad tells it best - a 40-minute deep dive into Lalbhai's legacy, the factory, and the land's history. Drop your email and it's yours.
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The family
As direct descendants of Lalbhai Patel, we're honoured to welcome you into our ancestral home - turned nomad village.
The team
Many of our team worked here in the factory days and carry its stories. Most of Jungli's earnings flow straight back into the local economy - so when you stay, you support a town. ๐
It takes a village:
The founder
I'm Divi - the Audio Nomad. Born in the jungles of Dandeli, I spent a decade in Australia, then three years on the road: a campervan called Spoons across Australia, a backpack-sized studio called Mukti across India. I never found a place in India built for nomads - safe, creative, productive, affordable. So I came home and turned our ancestral land into one.
Hear me talk about building Jungli in public - on the Nomad Cruise stage:
We live in a world that celebrates hustle and drowns us in notifications - where it's hard to see the sky, let alone breathe. Against that, we offer our ancestral slice of paradise in the jungles of South India.
Jungli is a home where the little things - rooms, food, wifi, laundry - are handled, so you can earn back time and do your best work. Where wifi meets wildlife. Where you socialise without pressure, and create without performance, schedule, or noise.
Our Junglis are digital nomads, artists, entrepreneurs and nature-lovers - each on a mission, carving their own path. Our job is simply to find them and welcome them home.
As the global nomad movement grows, Jungli takes its place among hubs like Chiang Mai, Bansko, and Madeira - set apart by the creative conditions, and the sacred energy of the land, that help make your goals a reality.
Diveakssh Schae
Founder, Jungli the Nomad Village
The story continues
This land has always run on people. Lalbhai's factory gave a town its livelihood; today the same soil hosts nomads from around the world - a new community carrying the old spirit forward.
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yep.that.malcolm Jungli is a dream. I haven't experienced anything like its warmth and coziness, its accessibility and depth of care anywhere else on earth - not just India.
2 likesemily_szunyogh This place is the real deal. I had an absolutely transcendent time here - one of the greatest experiences of my life.
pavibes Packing my bags for my third visit to this gem. Fast WiFi, slow pace of life, raw nature and lovingly cooked food combine into sheer awesomeness - the Jungli crew make you feel right at home ๐ฏ๐ด
mudrakumarโ A great place is not just bricks and walls but the hearts building it. Jungli is all heart!! Long after you've left, it still remains with you.
2 likesgreggagnon Home away from home. Went for 2 months, stayed for 6.
3 likesshahala.thahir Some places don't just give you memories, they give you parts of yourself back. @junglithenomad was that place for me.
1 likes3insearchofadventure My family of 3 spent a wonderful month at Jungli - we truly felt treated like family. The food delicious, the land brimming with wildlife and history.
1 likeswho_is_the_sage Stayed here last year and it was an absolutely spiritual experience. The community, the vibe, and the fun the Schae family brings is magnetic.
2 likesmitkoradia Randomly googled "digital nomad community india" - saw Jungli's website, applied to stay, they replied, I booked my flight. All within 3 days. 2 weeks weren't enough; I've found a place I can call home. This place has mystic energy ๐
3 likesitspravin_3 Spent a couple of epic New Years here - deep work by day, techno nights with the DJs who keep coming. Must visit for fun, work, creativity & the Jungli tribe! ๐ฅ
2 likesdanielmambaodoi I've travelled across the world, and yet @junglithenomad remains one of the few places that genuinely has the feeling of "coming home".
1 likesdagmar_uniskull Stayed here for over 2 months! This place truly attracts the best people. Loved it so much I brought my parents the second time. A place I call home ๐ฟ
3 likessibbu.90000 Came here by accident a few years ago. An ocean of connection, nature and serious brains ๐ง - from Lal Bhai to Divi and beyond. Jungli is my second home.
1 likesrebeccapagechapman Amazing memories of my time at Jungli. Outstanding food, a chilled vibe, and a safe, supportive space - especially for a solo female traveller. A magical bubble separate from the stresses of the world โค๏ธ
2 likesclanwander As a digital nomad family we can wholeheartedly confirm Jungli is a beautiful, special place to connect with like-minded souls and build lifelong friendships โค๏ธ
1 likesamaan.hassan My favourite place in India to slow down and create in nature. Where else can you walk outside your house and see deer and exotic birds? ๐ฆ๐ฆ
hashtash_17 One of the best spaces I've been in. Stayed twice and can't wait to go back - the perfect mix of unwind, grind, and peace of mind ๐ง
3 likesnarasimha_musicโ One of the best times of my life staying here last year โค๏ธ I can't wait to come back home. What a special place.
2 likessingle.handedlyโ Some places are pretty, but some places make you feel something - this was one of them. Can't wait to be back ๐
3 likesdavidgilescoaching Words fall short. You step into the jungle and enter a family - monkeys playing in the trees, giant squirrels, and ACTUALLY RELIABLE INTERNET. Tranquility and productivity side by side. If you really want to understand it... go there ๐
3 likesmarkispark_ Met so many wholesome, fun, open-hearted people during my stay earlier this year. Will forever be one of my favourite places in India ๐ฅโค๏ธ Can't wait to return one day.
1 likesgaaajar Jungli is the best kept secret in India and the nomad scene is just waiting to explode.
2 likeskimon.jpg Spent a month and a bit here and would've stayed longer if visa permitted. Felt like a home away from home and looking forward to returning ๐ฅ
1 likestenistolt My time at @junglithenomad was nothing short of sacred. I reconnected to a depth of flow, focus and creativity I hadn't tapped into for years. How incredibly special to be part of this global community.
1 likesishika_paruthi Landed at Jungli out of the blue and those were 3 bloody brilliant weeks. So much to learn & explore, and the community is so warm - especially Divi and his fam. You're bound to fall in love ๐
1 likesgeetika325 In the last year of living our best lives at @junglithenomad, we've met some of the kindest, most driven legends - who we now call our friends. We've watched them build businesses, make music, write books, and curate a life they're happy to live. So grateful this space exists ๐ฅ
7 likessophiyaa_nayar Jungli helped me make my film and I'm so grateful to them for that. Some of the best people to work with โค๏ธ
annedevj Heard about Jungli quite randomly and ended up staying 40 days - like being at home surrounded by family! โค๏ธ
2 likescreativejigar We had the pleasure of hosting Jungli's first retreat and oh boy - one of the most memorable jungle stays of my life. Raw to its ancestral form, yet every inch of comfort provided. Run on family values - sure to become a home to your Jungli heart!
1 likestritonecrisantemo Been a nomad since 2019 and I stayed at @junglithenomad last year - one of the best places I've visited. Community vibe solid, grounded and creative; the staff gentle and attentive. Already a legendary hub for high-vibe chill and top-tier creativity ๐
2 likeslostradamnus Possibly the craziest, most audacious vision and space being brought to life in India.
2 likespalanasheth I feel lucky to have access to such a beautiful space - the people, the nature, the food ๐ค Can't wait to be back!! @junglithenomad
1 likeswildnbeyond Definitely a place I look forward to camping at, and meeting all the cool, interesting folks @junglithenomad attracts! Love the birds and wildlife in the private forest by the river ๐๐
masterplantsorchestra We played with our Plant Orchestra there last year and had such a blast ๐ฑ๐ Massive jungle calm, late-night alcohol-free pool parties, delish food and kindred creative people. No doubt Jungli will go down in history as a creative nature hub.
2 likeskavi.pau Had a great few weeks at the amazing @junglithenomad campus, meeting some awesome people!
3 likesabhashk Love this place - went solo in January and loved it so much I brought my team this April. A magical piece of land that needs experiencing more than once โจ
2 likesyukibunfun Visited Jungli a couple of months back and loved it!! High energy, great people, an unforgettable community, and a work atmosphere built on sharing, ideation, teaching and learning. It stayed with me long after I left.
saahilk83 @junglithenomad is truly built for digital nomads. I had the most productive week here - food, transport and internet all taken care of. Highly recommended for a blend of nature, community and comfort. Great hosts!
hannahdanvarhersted I stayed 1.5 months here and absolutely loved it! I felt so safe as a female traveller coming to India for the first time. Such a unique place with amazing, passionate and kind people โค๏ธ
lostfolkss Coming home to @junglithenomad was a spontaneous plan and we ended up beta-testing all the bungalows ๐คฃ - this place holds a special place in our heart โค๏ธ๐ก
2 likesthe.other.rumii This home will always have a huge place in my heart โค๏ธ You'll love the people, the sunsets, the food - everything about it is sooo special ๐ Much love and blessings.
3 likesaniketxzy Super excited to be there next week for the nomad festival! Such a history-rich place!
1 likesxne_love Staying at Jungli and meeting so many amazing people was the highlight of my travels overseas. Such an awesome community ๐
1 likesrakshit_baveja Been there to celebrate New Year twice in a row - just perfect!!!
1 likessomewhatprofesh Almost want Jungli to be a secret... but it's too beautiful to gatekeep.
2 likesssahil.sharma Amazing place. Such a great experience and a memorable, wonderful trip to Jungli. All the best, team - keep it up โค๏ธ๐
nivtravelsโ Jungli is so dope!
1 likesaleenajoshi The best kept secret jungle, with truly amazing people โฅ๏ธ
adventure_tigger The family who runs it are the best people!! Such a history-rich place.
1 likeschandraprabha_cp Visited Jungli through my sister and absolutely loved it - community living, music by the "Jungli legends", painting amidst nature. The best getaway from mundane city life.
divitheaudioโ Thank you so much @jake_explains for covering our story! My family, community and I are touched ๐ฅฒ Keen to host you in our shared dreamland soon!
7 likesyep.that.malcolm Jungli is a dream. I haven't experienced anything like its warmth and coziness, its accessibility and depth of care anywhere else on earth - not just India.
2 likesemily_szunyogh This place is the real deal. I had an absolutely transcendent time here - one of the greatest experiences of my life.
pavibes Packing my bags for my third visit to this gem. Fast WiFi, slow pace of life, raw nature and lovingly cooked food combine into sheer awesomeness - the Jungli crew make you feel right at home ๐ฏ๐ด
mudrakumarโ A great place is not just bricks and walls but the hearts building it. Jungli is all heart!! Long after you've left, it still remains with you.
2 likesgreggagnon Home away from home. Went for 2 months, stayed for 6.
3 likesshahala.thahir Some places don't just give you memories, they give you parts of yourself back. @junglithenomad was that place for me.
1 likes3insearchofadventure My family of 3 spent a wonderful month at Jungli - we truly felt treated like family. The food delicious, the land brimming with wildlife and history.
1 likeswho_is_the_sage Stayed here last year and it was an absolutely spiritual experience. The community, the vibe, and the fun the Schae family brings is magnetic.
2 likesmitkoradia Randomly googled "digital nomad community india" - saw Jungli's website, applied to stay, they replied, I booked my flight. All within 3 days. 2 weeks weren't enough; I've found a place I can call home. This place has mystic energy ๐
3 likesitspravin_3 Spent a couple of epic New Years here - deep work by day, techno nights with the DJs who keep coming. Must visit for fun, work, creativity & the Jungli tribe! ๐ฅ
2 likesdanielmambaodoi I've travelled across the world, and yet @junglithenomad remains one of the few places that genuinely has the feeling of "coming home".
1 likesdagmar_uniskull Stayed here for over 2 months! This place truly attracts the best people. Loved it so much I brought my parents the second time. A place I call home ๐ฟ
3 likessibbu.90000 Came here by accident a few years ago. An ocean of connection, nature and serious brains ๐ง - from Lal Bhai to Divi and beyond. Jungli is my second home.
1 likesrebeccapagechapman Amazing memories of my time at Jungli. Outstanding food, a chilled vibe, and a safe, supportive space - especially for a solo female traveller. A magical bubble separate from the stresses of the world โค๏ธ
2 likesclanwander As a digital nomad family we can wholeheartedly confirm Jungli is a beautiful, special place to connect with like-minded souls and build lifelong friendships โค๏ธ
1 likesamaan.hassan My favourite place in India to slow down and create in nature. Where else can you walk outside your house and see deer and exotic birds? ๐ฆ๐ฆ
hashtash_17 One of the best spaces I've been in. Stayed twice and can't wait to go back - the perfect mix of unwind, grind, and peace of mind ๐ง
3 likesnarasimha_musicโ One of the best times of my life staying here last year โค๏ธ I can't wait to come back home. What a special place.
2 likessingle.handedlyโ Some places are pretty, but some places make you feel something - this was one of them. Can't wait to be back ๐
3 likesdavidgilescoaching Words fall short. You step into the jungle and enter a family - monkeys playing in the trees, giant squirrels, and ACTUALLY RELIABLE INTERNET. Tranquility and productivity side by side. If you really want to understand it... go there ๐
3 likesmarkispark_ Met so many wholesome, fun, open-hearted people during my stay earlier this year. Will forever be one of my favourite places in India ๐ฅโค๏ธ Can't wait to return one day.
1 likesgaaajar Jungli is the best kept secret in India and the nomad scene is just waiting to explode.
2 likeskimon.jpg Spent a month and a bit here and would've stayed longer if visa permitted. Felt like a home away from home and looking forward to returning ๐ฅ
1 likestenistolt My time at @junglithenomad was nothing short of sacred. I reconnected to a depth of flow, focus and creativity I hadn't tapped into for years. How incredibly special to be part of this global community.
1 likesishika_paruthi Landed at Jungli out of the blue and those were 3 bloody brilliant weeks. So much to learn & explore, and the community is so warm - especially Divi and his fam. You're bound to fall in love ๐
1 likesgeetika325 In the last year of living our best lives at @junglithenomad, we've met some of the kindest, most driven legends - who we now call our friends. We've watched them build businesses, make music, write books, and curate a life they're happy to live. So grateful this space exists ๐ฅ
7 likessophiyaa_nayar Jungli helped me make my film and I'm so grateful to them for that. Some of the best people to work with โค๏ธ
annedevj Heard about Jungli quite randomly and ended up staying 40 days - like being at home surrounded by family! โค๏ธ
2 likescreativejigar We had the pleasure of hosting Jungli's first retreat and oh boy - one of the most memorable jungle stays of my life. Raw to its ancestral form, yet every inch of comfort provided. Run on family values - sure to become a home to your Jungli heart!
1 likestritonecrisantemo Been a nomad since 2019 and I stayed at @junglithenomad last year - one of the best places I've visited. Community vibe solid, grounded and creative; the staff gentle and attentive. Already a legendary hub for high-vibe chill and top-tier creativity ๐
2 likeslostradamnus Possibly the craziest, most audacious vision and space being brought to life in India.
2 likespalanasheth I feel lucky to have access to such a beautiful space - the people, the nature, the food ๐ค Can't wait to be back!! @junglithenomad
1 likeswildnbeyond Definitely a place I look forward to camping at, and meeting all the cool, interesting folks @junglithenomad attracts! Love the birds and wildlife in the private forest by the river ๐๐
masterplantsorchestra We played with our Plant Orchestra there last year and had such a blast ๐ฑ๐ Massive jungle calm, late-night alcohol-free pool parties, delish food and kindred creative people. No doubt Jungli will go down in history as a creative nature hub.
2 likeskavi.pau Had a great few weeks at the amazing @junglithenomad campus, meeting some awesome people!
3 likesabhashk Love this place - went solo in January and loved it so much I brought my team this April. A magical piece of land that needs experiencing more than once โจ
2 likesyukibunfun Visited Jungli a couple of months back and loved it!! High energy, great people, an unforgettable community, and a work atmosphere built on sharing, ideation, teaching and learning. It stayed with me long after I left.
saahilk83 @junglithenomad is truly built for digital nomads. I had the most productive week here - food, transport and internet all taken care of. Highly recommended for a blend of nature, community and comfort. Great hosts!
hannahdanvarhersted I stayed 1.5 months here and absolutely loved it! I felt so safe as a female traveller coming to India for the first time. Such a unique place with amazing, passionate and kind people โค๏ธ
lostfolkss Coming home to @junglithenomad was a spontaneous plan and we ended up beta-testing all the bungalows ๐คฃ - this place holds a special place in our heart โค๏ธ๐ก
2 likesthe.other.rumii This home will always have a huge place in my heart โค๏ธ You'll love the people, the sunsets, the food - everything about it is sooo special ๐ Much love and blessings.
3 likesaniketxzy Super excited to be there next week for the nomad festival! Such a history-rich place!
1 likesxne_love Staying at Jungli and meeting so many amazing people was the highlight of my travels overseas. Such an awesome community ๐
1 likesrakshit_baveja Been there to celebrate New Year twice in a row - just perfect!!!
1 likessomewhatprofesh Almost want Jungli to be a secret... but it's too beautiful to gatekeep.
2 likesssahil.sharma Amazing place. Such a great experience and a memorable, wonderful trip to Jungli. All the best, team - keep it up โค๏ธ๐
nivtravelsโ Jungli is so dope!
1 likesaleenajoshi The best kept secret jungle, with truly amazing people โฅ๏ธ
adventure_tigger The family who runs it are the best people!! Such a history-rich place.
1 likeschandraprabha_cp Visited Jungli through my sister and absolutely loved it - community living, music by the "Jungli legends", painting amidst nature. The best getaway from mundane city life.
divitheaudioโ Thank you so much @jake_explains for covering our story! My family, community and I are touched ๐ฅฒ Keen to host you in our shared dreamland soon!
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