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( 04935220008;
www.enteveedu.co.in
; Panamaram; r incl breakfast ?2500-3500; )
Isolated and set in a
stunning location overlooking sprawling banana plantations and rice paddies, this
homestay halfway between Kalpetta and Mananthavadi is definitely worth seeking out.
Several large rooms and two bamboo-lined rooms with private balconies, and hammocks
and wicker lounges to enjoy the sensational views. Lunch and dinner are available for
?200/250 veg/nonveg. Call to arrange a pick-up.
Tamarind
( 04935210475;
tamarindthirunelly@ktdc.com
;
Thirunelly; d with AC ?1400, ste ?2000; )
With a lovely
setting 750m from the Thirunelly Temple, and forest and mountain views through your
window, this remote-feeling KTDC property is looking a bit tired but it's reasonable value
and has a restaurant.
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Haritagiri
( 04936203145;
www.hotelharitagiri.com
; Kalpetta; s/d incl breakfast ?1100/1400, with AC from ?1400/1800;
)
Set back from Kalpetta's busy main streets, this is a comfortable midranger, and
some of the rooms, with lively orange, green and blue colour schemes, have good views
across the town's greenery from their balconies. There are two good restaurants, a gym, a
bar and ayurvedic 'village' found on-site.
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Isaac's Hotel Regency
( 04936220512;
www.issacsregency.com
; Sultanbatheri; s/d/tr from ?1000/1400/1600, with AC from ?1400/1800/
2000; )
The pick of Sultanbatheri's motley bunch of hotels, this quiet and no-non-
sense place has routine, large and relatively tidy rooms in a U-shaped building. The de-
luxe rooms differ from the standard ones in price only.
Tranquil
HOMESTAY
$$$
( 04936220244;
www.tranquilresort.com
; Kuppamudi Estate, Kolagapara; full board s/d from ?10,101/13,750, tree
house ?13,000/17,900, tree villa ?14,850/19,500; )
This wonderfully serene and exclusive homestay
is in the middle of an incredible lush 160 hectares of pepper, coffee, vanilla and car-
damom plantations. The elegant house has sweeping verandahs filled with plants and
handsome furniture, and there are two tree houses that have to be the finest in the state -
the most romantic has sublime views through panoramic windows and a branch growing
through the bathroom. A network of marked walking trails meander around the plantation.
