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This study looks at how 5-star hotels in Maharashtra, India, can develop good carbon neutral plans. The hospitality industry is becoming a bigger part of carbon emissions, so it's important to find ways to reduce that. As the world works to stop climate change, hotels need to use methods that are good for the environment without hurting their business. The research tries to create real steps for becoming carbon neutral by looking at rules, standards, and what other hotels are doing. Information was gathered through research, guidelines from IGBC, and examples from ITC Grand Central and Orchid Hotel in Mumbai, focusing on how they save energy both actively and passively. The results show that using renewable energy, efficient technology, sustainable water and waste systems, and educating staff and guests can greatly cut down on carbon emissions. The outcome of study analyzing carbon neutrality based on comparing different approaches, which helps the environment and sets a good example for hotels in India.