Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping & Eating
You'll need a rickshaw, car or good legs to reach any of these places. If you're self-cater-
ing, visit the
Green Shop
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.lastforest.in
; Jograj Bldg, Bedford Circle; 9.30am-7pm
Mon-Sat)
for fair-trade local tribal products like wild honey, nuts, spices and organic tea
(plus attractive tribal crafts). The well-stocked supermarket in
Tulsi Mall
(31 Mount Pleasant Rd)
has a range of packaged Western goods.
YWCA Wyoming Guesthouse
( 2234426;
ywcacoonoor@gmail.com
; Bedford; dm/s/d ?150/345/810; )
A ramshackle, 150-year-old
gem, the Wyoming is ageing and draughty but oozes character with wooden terraces and
serene views through trees over the town. Staff are welcoming and the rooms are good
and clean, with geysers for hot water. Meals available with two or three hours' notice.
HOSTEL
$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$
180° McIver
( 2233323;
http://serendipityo.com
; Orange Grove Rd; r incl breakfast ?3857-5875; )
A classic 1880s
British bungalow at the top of town has been turned into something special with a
soupçon
of French taste. The six lovely, large rooms sport antique furniture, working fire-
places and big fresh bathrooms, and the panoramas from the wraparound front lawn are
fabulous. The in-house restaurant,
La Belle Vie
(mains ?150-450; noon-2.45pm & 7-10pm)
, uses or-
ganic produce and has guests driving a long way to sample its European-Indian-Southeast
Asian menu. There's free wi-fi throughout.
Acres Wild
(
FARMSTAY
$$
9443232621;
www.acres-wild.com
; Upper Meanjee Estate, Kannimariamman Kovil St; r incl breakfast
?2398-4797; )
This gorgeously situated farm on the southeast edge of town is run on
sustainable lines with solar heating, rain harvesting and cheese like you've never tasted in
India from the milk of its own cows. Guests can take a two-day cheese-making course.
The five rooms, in three cottages, are ample and stylish, with kitchens and fireplaces, and
your friendly hosts have lots of ideas for things to do away from tourist crowds. Advance
booking advisable.
Tryst
( 2207057;
http://trystindia.com
; Carolina Tea Estate; s/d incl breakfast & dinner ?5500/6600; Oct-Apr;
)
If you're looking for a gregarious accommodation experience that's quirky and classy,
GUESTHOUSE
$$$
