Travel Reference
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Munnar Hills
Dew Drops
( 04842216455;
wilsonhomes2003@yahoo.co.in
;
Kallar; r incl breakfast ?1500)
Set in thick forest around
20km south of Munnar, this fantastic, remote place lies on 97 hectares of spice plantation
and farmland. The resplendent building has eight bright, simple rooms each with a veran-
dah on which you can sit and enjoy the chirping of birdlife and expansive views. The peace
here is zen; call for a pick-up (?50 per person).
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Tea Sanctuary
MAP
BUNGALOWS
$$$
( 230141;
www.theteasanctuary.com
; KDHP House; s/d incl breakfast ?4500/5000)
The KDHP operates four
charming old heritage bungalows scattered around the Munnar hills under the banner of
Tea Sanctuary. The secluded locations are amazing, surrounded by tea plantations. You can
book through KDHP House in Munnar town.
Rose Gardens
( 04864278243;
www.munnarhomestays.com
;
NH49 Rd, Karadipara; r incl breakfast ?4000; )
Despite its
handy location on the main road to Kochi, around 10km south of Munnar and with good
bus connections, this is a peaceful spot overlooking the owner Tomy's idyllic plant nursery,
with over 240 types of plants, and his mini spice and fruit plantation. The five rooms are
large and comfortable with balconies overlooking the valley, and the family is charming.
Cooking lessons are free, including fresh coconut pancakes for breakfast and delicately
spiced Keralan dishes for dinner.
HOMESTAY
$$$
Bracknell Forest
(
GUESTHOUSE
$$$
9446951963;
www.bracknellforestmunnar.com
;
Bison Valley Rd, Ottamaram; r incl breakfast ?5000-6000;
)
A remote-feeling 9.5km southeast of Munnar, this place houses 11 neat, handsome rooms
with balconies and lovely views overlooking a lush valley and cardamom plantation. It's
surrounded by deep forest on all sides. The small restaurant has wraparound views. A
transfer from Munnar costs ?350.
Windermere Estate
(
RESORT
$$$
reservations 04842425237;
www.windermeremunnar.com
; Pothamedu; d incl breakfast ?8300-14,000, villa ?18,500;
)
Windermere is a charming boutique-meets-country-retreat 4km southeast of Mun-
