The Modern Homecoming: Why NRIs are Choosing Destination Living

By lodha

For generations, NRIs have built their lives, careers and businesses across some of the world’s most influential cities. Yet for many, India continues to hold a significance that extends far beyond nostalgia. Today, global citizens are looking for ways to spend more time in their home country, seeking a meaningful connection to their roots, family, friends and their culture.

This shift has given rise to the idea of destination living. Unlike the holiday homes or retirement properties of the past, destination homes in India are designed to support longer stays and a greater sense of permanence. India’s residential landscape has evolved to meet these expectations. The focus has now moved from standalone homes to thoughtfully planned luxury second homes that bring together privacy, open spaces, hospitality-led service and a strong sense of belonging. At the forefront of this evolution is Lodha. Spanning the country’s most desirable locations, Lodha has reimagined the second home.

The Rise of Destination Living

The appeal of destination living lies in its ability to make everyday life feel effortless. For many NRI families, proximity to key social hubs, access to quality healthcare and infrastructure, lifestyle and sporting amenities, in-house hospitality services, generous open spaces, privacy, security and a like-minded community all play an important role in shaping the experience.

Equally important is the reassurance that every aspect of homeownership is seamlessly managed in their absence. From maintenance support to dedicated home management services, hospitality offerings have become an integral part of the destination living experience. Just as valuable is the chance to step away from the pace of urban life and retreat to expansive estates that feel immersed in nature yet well connected to major cities and transport hubs.

Lodha addresses this need. Designed for a fluid, cross-border lifestyle, it lets residences operate on a true lock-and-leave blueprint. While residents are away, dedicated estate management ensures the home is meticulously cared for. Upon their return, a suite of services activates instantly: on-demand private chefs to curate culinary preferences, professional hosting support for seamless entertaining and more. Ultimately, destination living is also a choice of geography. It’s a search for environments that allow global and local lives to co- exist in harmony. The benchmark for these desirable locations is high and Lodha has identified the precise destinations tailored to this evolved citizen.

A Riviera-inspired Coastal Enclave - Lodha Alibaug, MMR

Coastal living brings with it a naturally slower, more sociable way of life revolving around openness, leisure and time spent with family and friends. Just 20 minutes by speedboat from South Mumbai, Lodha Alibaug presents rare living amidst serene lakes and lush landscapes. Inspired by the spirit of the French Riviera, it is more than a destination, it is a way of life defined by Joie de Vivre.

Designed by the renowned Singapore-based practice SCDA, it offers a selection of mansions, townhouses and residences within a meticulously envisioned environment. At its heart lies an exclusive Private Members’ Club that serves as the pulse of the community, complemented by a world of luxury retail, culinary experiences and cultural spaces. For global Indians spending extended periods in the country, it’s a way of living that feels instantly familiar and comforting, with in-house hospitality services, that makes everything effortless even while they are away.

The Country Retreat - Lodha Villa Cerro, Khopoli, MMR

As destination living evolves, many NRIs are looking beyond cities towards a different idea of luxury living: the country retreat. Expansive homes set amidst mountains and rivers offer the kind of peace that’s often difficult to find in major cities. Lodha Villa Cerro in Khopoli reflects this through a gated estate of private luxury villas inspired by 18th-century European Georgian Revival architecture.

Framed by scenic views, each villa occupies its own parcel of land within a gated estate. A private members’ club, hospitality-led services and considered spaces complete the experience, creating a destination that feels worlds away from the city, while remaining easily accessible.

The Riverside Resort - Lodha Belmondo, Pune

Resort-style living offers a great alternative to conventional second-home ownership for NRIs. Defined by open spaces, a host of wellness offerings and opportunities for recreation, these destinations are designed for longer stays and a slower, more immersive way of life.

Lodha Belmondo, unfolds across more than 100 acres along the banks of the Pavana River. With over 90 acres of open greens, a 45-acre Greg Norman-designed golf course, a riverside promenade and a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, this is where nature, leisure and wellness are woven into the everyday. For NRIs seeking an extended stay in India, it offers the opportunity to enjoy the bliss of a countryside retreat while remaining within easy reach of the city.

The Garden Estate - Lodha Sadahalli, Bengaluru

For globally mobile homeowners, few luxuries feel as valuable as the ability to step off a flight and arrive at a home that feels instantly restorative. It is this exact promise that Lodha is bringing to Sadahalli in North Bengaluru. Offering a grand sense of space for those seeking to escape the chaos of the city and looking for quieter neighbourhoods, this development exemplifies a life defined by nature, privacy and an unhurried pace.

Inspired by Bengaluru’s celebrated seasonal blooms that colour the city in shades of pink, gold, orange and white, Lodha Sadahalli is envisioned as a Neo-Classical Garden estate spread across nearly 70 acres. Framed by a serene lake and landscaped gardens whose flowering displays rival the spectacle of Japanese cherry blossoms, it is a sanctuary of open spaces, tree-lined boulevards and residences with generously-sized terrace-like decks . Located just 10 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, it combines global connectivity with the calm of estate living.

As lifestyles today becomes increasingly global, the relationship that NRIs have with home is evolving too. Destination living reflects this very desire for sanctuary, creating spaces designed for meaningful stays and a deeper reconnection with nature and the self. Through an array of exclusive resort communities, garden estates and coastal retreats, Lodha is defining this new era, offering the global citizen a second-home that combines high-end luxury with a true sense of homecoming.