Non A/C Premium Room Accommodation In A Bungalow
Idukki, Kerala, India | Puliyanmala Town,-

Rated 5.0/5 By 1 Travelers See Reviews

Private Room
2 Max Guests
Wifi
Caretaker
Private Room Type Of Property
1 Bathrooms
2 Max. Guests
3 Total Bookable Units
Perched in the hills of Idukki, surrounded by Kerala's most pristine forests and plantations, our Heritage Bungalow is a bed and breakfast that combines the best of old world ambiance with modern comfort, making it one of the best homestays in Kerala for tourists. Wake up to cool mornings and temperate afternoons, and be prepared for quietness. Take a walk through acres of pepper and cardamom plantations, or an uphill trek with escorts provided by us. The bungalow is located in the town of Puliyanmala in Idukki district high above the cities, but closes enough to make a day trip. The drive to Puliyanmala is stunning, because you pass tea estates and slopes planted with tall, dark rubber tree ... See More
What can you do in & around Puliyanmala Town,-, Idukki

Non A/C Premium Room accommodation in a bungalow


Perched in the hills of Idukki, surrounded by Kerala's most pristine forests and plantations, our Heritage Bungalow is a bed and breakfast that combines the best of old world ambiance with modern comfort, making it one of the best homestays in Kerala for tourists. Wake up to cool mornings and temperate afternoons, and be prepared for quietness. Take a walk through acres of pepper and cardamom plantations, or an uphill trek with escorts provided by us. The bungalow is located in the town of Puliyanmala in Idukki district high above the cities, but closes enough to make a day trip. The drive to Puliyanmala is stunning, because you pass tea estates and slopes planted with tall, dark rubber trees. Leave behind the heat and pollution of city living and spend a few days in this unassuming mountain getaway. Come and experience the charm of our cardamom plantation.

Initially, this heritage bungalow in Kerala was being used by the owner and the family only then it was decided to add a few more rooms next to the bungalow with an idea of starting a plantation stay where the guests could come and experience the Kerala hospitality and cuisine all in the midst of a running estate and have a wonderful plantation experience. Rated best B&B in Idukki by many travelers, this bungalow has received a 'Serviced Villa Classification' from the Dept. of Tourism of the State of Kerala.

Rooms

The Bungalow near Munnar consists of five Non A/c bedrooms, three of which are premium rooms and two of which are classic rooms. All the said rooms in this homestay have attached bathrooms. There is a common room with a T V and a common dining hall.

*Extra bed will be provided on request only in the premium rooms.

Facilities;

Attached Bathroom in all the bedrooms
Wardrobe
Bottled/drinking water
Premium TV channels in common room
Roll-away beds
Room heater
24hrs hot water
Tea Coffee Maker
Towels
Soap
Airport/Railway station Transfers
Servants/Drivers Quarters
Generator/UPS
Computer Room with printer
Free WI-fi
Kitchenette with Microwave
Parking
Meals

Breakfast is included in the room tariff. Lunch and Dinner will be prepared upon request at an extra charge. Guests can choose between vegetarian and non - vegetarian options.

Activities;

The colossal plantations call for a long walk amidst the greenery. The locals who work in the plantations will be happy to educate you on the abundant fruit trees that are planted along with pepper, coffee and cardamom.

Treks to the coffee growing areas can be organized. Someone from the plantation is always ready to escort guests.

The guests can try their hand at fishing at a nearby pond which is also water resource for irrigation.

The crisp evening breeze often calls for a bonfire which can be arranged on request.

A Barbecue grill is available to the guests who want to try their hand at grilling.

Walk around the property and enjoy the variety of flowers and trees planted or listen to the birds as this plantation is a treat for bird watchers and nature lovers alike.
A beautiful outdoor play area in the front lawn of the bungalow consists of a slide, see-saw, swing and a sand pit for the kids of age 3 years and above has been set up to keep the little ones occupied while the elders can relax and indulge in other activities.

There is a basket ball court in the premises. Cricket Bats, ball and stumps are also available.

Numerous board games like snakes & Ladders and Carrom board are available for those who want to stay indoors.

Things you can do in & around Puliyanmala Town,-, Idukki
Bird Watching
Nature Walks
Agricultural Tours
Sam recommends
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary / Thekkady:

Located by the side of the river Periyar, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the main attraction of Thekkady and it is 25 kms away from the plantation bungalow. Spread over an area of about 777 sq km with about 360 sq. km of which is thick evergreen forest, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. However, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary can also be recognized as one of the natural treasure houses of some of the rare species of flora and fauna. The flora of the park includes over flowering plants, grass species, species of orchids and the only South Indian conifer Podocarpus Wallichianus. Apart from the tigers, the fauna of the park includes wild elephant, gaur, sambar deer, wild boar, Nilgir Tahr, lion tailed macaque, bonnet macaque, Malabar giant squirrel, flying squirrel, tiger, jungle cat, sloth bear, hornbill, stork, woodpecker, kingfisher, raptor, cormorant, grackle, darter, cobra, viper, krait, monitor lizards, frogs, toads, masheer (famous and endangered game fish of India) and otter. Noted for its geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's edge.

Munnar:

Breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Munnar is 64 kms away from the plantation bungalow.

Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanses of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests.

Idukki Dam:

In the heart of the District lies the 'IDUKKI DAM' - Asia's biggest Arch Dam of 555 feet height proudly standing between the two mountains - 'Kuravanmala' (839 meters) and 'Kurathimala' (925 meters). This is yet another attraction 28 kms away from the bungalow. This prestigeous project of our nation is situated in Idukki District and its underground Power House is located at Moolamattom which is about 19 kms from Thodupuzha. Idukki Dam is 43 kms away from Moolamattom.

Managala Devi temple:

The temple dedicated to Kannaki is situated on the top of a hill in Periyar Tiger Reserve and 33 kms from the plantation bungalow. You have to cover 12kms of rough forest road to reach here. The temple opens only once in a year for the public during the annual chithrapournami festival.
Key Amenities

Power backup
Microwave
Kids Play Area
Heating
Refrigerator
Television
Satellite/Cable Connection
Broadband
Cook on call
Linen provided
Hot water
Western toilet
Kettle
Shower
Housekeeping
Wireless Internet
Fishing Rods
Bar.B.Q. Grill
Pots and Pans
Servant Quarters
Outdoor Fire/ Bonfire
Spare Matresses
Trekking Nearby
24/7 Power
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed(s)
Bathroom 1

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Policies & Fees

Default Cancellation Policy

Stringent: No charges will be levied if booking is canceled 61 days prior to check-in. If cancellation is done between 30 to 60 days prior to check-in, 50% of the total booking amount will be charged. Post that, there will be no refund.

House Rules

Loud Music not allowed.

Reviews

5.00/5 The Perfect Getaway

Written by Namrata on 17-jan-2016. Customer stayed on 01-dec-2015

Kalarickal Heritage Plantation (KHP) is the perfect place of stay for a Kerala getaway - perfect whether you are a single woman traveller, a couple of honeymooners or like my family, a big group of 15. We stayed there for 4 days to ring in Christmas and also to celebrate our first-ever family reunion. Located amid lush green cardamom, pepper and coffee plantations (the weather reminded me of Lonavala in Maharashtra), this quaint 100 year old heritage home-turned-home-stay houses 6 rooms in its old quarters and 4 relatively modern rooms with wooden floors in the new annexe. We occupied 7 rooms and found each one very comfortable, warm and cosy, replete with soft mattresses, clean linen, ample lighting and patio furniture outside each room – just the right perch to enjoy a spot of reading. As we were a big group, we were also encouraged by the gracious proprietors to monopolise the living room in the evenings, where our group played many-a-game of Housie, Taboo, Dumb Charades and the good ol’ Indian picnic favourite Antakshiri. Some of the highlights of KHP for me included – the pebbled driveway and paths in and around the estate, the tour of the plantations by KHP staff, the basketball court where my cousins and I shot a few baskets, the array of colourful flowers and unusual potted plants which made KHP look like something straight out a postcard, and the food, prepared carefully and with love by the experienced hands of Mary, the cook par excellence (who is incidentally married to the shy but ever-helpful caretaker Joseph). She treated us to numerous cups of tea and coffee on request, as well as local delicacies at meal times– stews, aviyals and meat curries. But it is for her puttu kadala (a steamed rice flour and grated coconut mound served with a spicy dark chickpea curry) that Mary deserves a Nobel Prize! Not only do I intend to go back to KHP whenever my work- and city-weary soul craves a restful retreat (or when I crave a good helping of Mary’s cooking) I also recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet place to just be (with shaky mobile connectivity and free WiFi in some parts, without cable TV), to explore Kerala’s hilly terrain and spice plantations, and to rejuvenate.