| Home |
|
www.ITNatureClub.com
(M) : +91 98453 83882 / + 91 9342 709934 |
| Email: itnatureclub@rediffmail.com |
The
Windermere Estate @ Munnar,Kerala
Restaurant Facilities :
Activities :
Trekking
Surrounded by cardamom plantation, tea plantations and mountains on all sides, the options available are plenty.
Cardamom Walk
(4km/ 2hr) A walk through the Windermere Estate, a cardamom plantation is a treat for a naturalist. With a vast variety of evergreen trees under the shade of which the cardamom is cultivated. The walk is 4 Km long and the normal duration is around two hours.
Mountain Trek
(7km) Sourrounding Windermere Estate are the steep mountains of the Western Ghats which is an ideal venue for a trekking enthusiast. This 4 hr guided trek is approximately 7 km long giving you the picturesque view of the colonial town of Munnar.
Waterfall Trek
This four hour trek of 9 Km through the beautifully landscaped tea plantation and intermittend woods takes you to the Attukadu waterfalls. An ideal spot for a picnic.
Sight seeing :
Mattupetty: Famous for its Indo-Swiss livestock project, Mattupetty is situated at a height of 1700 m and is just 13 km from Munnar. The Mattupetty Lake and Dam, just a short distance from the ffarm, is a very beautiful picnic spot.
Lock Heart Gap : Lock heart gap is ideally located for adventure tourism. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.
Eravikulam Natioanal Park: (15 Km from Munnar) the 97 Sq. Km park is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695) is located in the southern region of the park.
Tea Museum: (Munnar Town) A visit to the tea museum enlightens you about the art of tea making. An encounter with very interesting pieces of history and antiques of Munnar is guranteed during a guided tour of the mini Tea factory in the museum.
Top Station: (32 Km from Munnar) 1700m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar -Kodaikanal road. The rare Neelakuranji (strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms once every twelve years bathing the hillsides in bright blue. Top station also offers panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu.
Marayoor: (40Km from Munnar) This is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandal wood trees. The caves (muniyaras) with murals and relic from the New Stone Age civilization and the children's park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourist. Thoovanam waterfall and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby.
Location :
Cochin Intl. Airport - 95Km/2.5 hrs
Trivandrum Intl Airport - 302 Km/8hrs
Coimbatore Airport - 156Km/4hrs
Madurai Airport - 142Km/4.5hrs
Kodaikkanal-152Km/6hrs
Thekkady - 100Km/4hrs
Kummarakom - 170Km/4hrs
Marari Beach - 190Km/ 3.5hrs
All rates are
on CP basis.
Applicable taxes extra (at present 10%)
Single Occupancy 15% less of the above.
Extra Person (only in cottage) 25% more than the above.
Extra Child (6-12yrs) 15% more than the above.
No Supplementary charges for special days.
.
Rates subject to change without prior notice.
About The Windermere Estate :
Windermere
Estate, is where the manicured tea gardens merge with the lush green forests
of western ghats. Hallmarked for its exclusiveness and high range hospitality,
Windermere is a 60 acre Cardamom Plantation.The presence of the Planter's
family next door ensures security and local advice devoid of a hotel atmosphere.
Accommodation :
Farm
House
A split level building of five cozy rooms with a large communal veranda and an interacting room, a wooden floored dining room and balcony with a view of the mountains.
Valley View Rooms
These are four rooms set in verdant gardens with a lavish veranda and typical plantation home interior having a view of the Chithirapuram valley below.
Cottages
Six exquisite rooms owing their names to the vegetation around (Cardamom, Coffee and Vanilla ). The cottages are large having an area of 600 square feet each. Even the king sized beds, the huge bathroom and heavy furniture leave enough space to swing a few hats. The huge window frames do justice to the picture perfect mountains beyond.
A split level building of five cozy rooms with a large communal veranda and an interacting room, a wooden floored dining room and balcony with a view of the mountains.
Valley View Rooms
These are four rooms set in verdant gardens with a lavish veranda and typical plantation home interior having a view of the Chithirapuram valley below.
Cottages
Six exquisite rooms owing their names to the vegetation around (Cardamom, Coffee and Vanilla ). The cottages are large having an area of 600 square feet each. Even the king sized beds, the huge bathroom and heavy furniture leave enough space to swing a few hats. The huge window frames do justice to the picture perfect mountains beyond.
Cuisine
is traditional Malayali, Oriental, continental and family recipes [ Sit down
Table d’hote menu ].Dining at Windermere is exclusively for in-house guests.
Pine Top
Similar to an alpine chalet, the Pine Top restaurant gives a homely feel with its adjacent pantry. Housed in the farm house having a spectacular view of the mountain, it could be used as a private dining for a group of up to fifteen.
The Barn
A lavish (an expansive) dining with an old fashioned fire place and wooden pillars, it has an old world charm. On top of the dining is a library with books and metarials on Plantation, Nature and a range of other subjects.
Boulder Garden
Tucked under a big boulder, this an ideal spot for barbeques and campfire. Enjoy a variety of grilled meat, fish and vegetables served here. The blacksmith’s bellow gives it a very rustic feel.
The Hut
Snacks, sizzlers and fruits are served. Built in native Kerala style under a tribal home like thached roof with wooden blocks as furniture, redifines the connection with nature.
Pine Top
Similar to an alpine chalet, the Pine Top restaurant gives a homely feel with its adjacent pantry. Housed in the farm house having a spectacular view of the mountain, it could be used as a private dining for a group of up to fifteen.
The Barn
A lavish (an expansive) dining with an old fashioned fire place and wooden pillars, it has an old world charm. On top of the dining is a library with books and metarials on Plantation, Nature and a range of other subjects.
Boulder Garden
Tucked under a big boulder, this an ideal spot for barbeques and campfire. Enjoy a variety of grilled meat, fish and vegetables served here. The blacksmith’s bellow gives it a very rustic feel.
The Hut
Snacks, sizzlers and fruits are served. Built in native Kerala style under a tribal home like thached roof with wooden blocks as furniture, redifines the connection with nature.
Activities :
Trekking
Surrounded by cardamom plantation, tea plantations and mountains on all sides, the options available are plenty.
Cardamom Walk
(4km/ 2hr) A walk through the Windermere Estate, a cardamom plantation is a treat for a naturalist. With a vast variety of evergreen trees under the shade of which the cardamom is cultivated. The walk is 4 Km long and the normal duration is around two hours.
Mountain Trek
(7km) Sourrounding Windermere Estate are the steep mountains of the Western Ghats which is an ideal venue for a trekking enthusiast. This 4 hr guided trek is approximately 7 km long giving you the picturesque view of the colonial town of Munnar.
Waterfall Trek
This four hour trek of 9 Km through the beautifully landscaped tea plantation and intermittend woods takes you to the Attukadu waterfalls. An ideal spot for a picnic.
Sight seeing :
Mattupetty: Famous for its Indo-Swiss livestock project, Mattupetty is situated at a height of 1700 m and is just 13 km from Munnar. The Mattupetty Lake and Dam, just a short distance from the ffarm, is a very beautiful picnic spot.
Lock Heart Gap : Lock heart gap is ideally located for adventure tourism. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.
Eravikulam Natioanal Park: (15 Km from Munnar) the 97 Sq. Km park is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695) is located in the southern region of the park.
Tea Museum: (Munnar Town) A visit to the tea museum enlightens you about the art of tea making. An encounter with very interesting pieces of history and antiques of Munnar is guranteed during a guided tour of the mini Tea factory in the museum.
Top Station: (32 Km from Munnar) 1700m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar -Kodaikanal road. The rare Neelakuranji (strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms once every twelve years bathing the hillsides in bright blue. Top station also offers panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu.
Marayoor: (40Km from Munnar) This is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandal wood trees. The caves (muniyaras) with murals and relic from the New Stone Age civilization and the children's park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourist. Thoovanam waterfall and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby.
Location :
Cochin Intl. Airport - 95Km/2.5 hrs
Trivandrum Intl Airport - 302 Km/8hrs
Coimbatore Airport - 156Km/4hrs
Madurai Airport - 142Km/4.5hrs
Kodaikkanal-152Km/6hrs
Thekkady - 100Km/4hrs
Kummarakom - 170Km/4hrs
Marari Beach - 190Km/ 3.5hrs
Tariff (Rs.) :
(Rates Valid till 30th September 2007)
(Rates Valid till 30th September 2007)
| Rooms |
Tariff |
| Cottage |
8385 |
| Garden Room |
6665 |
| Farm House(5 units together) |
25800 |
| Farm
House ( Individual Unit) |
5375 |
Applicable taxes extra (at present 10%)
Single Occupancy 15% less of the above.
Extra Person (only in cottage) 25% more than the above.
Extra Child (6-12yrs) 15% more than the above.
No Supplementary charges for special days.
.
Rates subject to change without prior notice.
| Home |
| www.ITNatureClub.com 1922, Nisarga Layout,3rd Main,4th A Cross, Bannerghatta Post, Bangalore - 560083, INDIA Tel / Fax : 080 27824059 (M): +91 98453 83882 / +91 93427 09934 |