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As its name implies, Camelot is an
idyllic, pleasing and picturesque
spot of natural simplicity and
happiness. Truly, the spirit of King
Arthur must be hovering over this
place, blissfully forgetting the
time gap of 15 centuries and the
distance of thousands of miles. The
Resort is far enough to shut out the
hustle and bustle of Munnar town and
close enough to reach it in 15
minutes flat in a jeep/bike.
Just wandering in and around the
resort premises, you can sight
dozens of rare and endangered
species of flora and fauna. Animals
like elephants, bison, wild dogs and
wild boars are often sighted in the
mornings and evenings.
Birds like black birds, kites,
hornbills and many smaller varieties
are frequent visitors. Rare insects
like the Atlas Moth are seen in
abundance. Wild orchids, giant tree
ferns, rhododendrons, etc. are also
in plenty around the place.
All around the resort, the tea,
coffee, cardamom and pepper
plantations remind us that we are in
the heartland of the spice capital
of the world. For a closer look, any
number of specimens of these plants
can be seen inside the resort
property itself, and a well-kept
vegetable farm with all varieties of
endemic vegetables is close by.
The Camelot Rock View Point, within
the property, is just 150 metres up
along a longer trekking route. From
this point you can see 9 estate
mountains: Kannimala, Rajamala,
Kallar, Nallathanny, Nyamakad,
Vagavarai, Silent Valley, Parvathy
and Lekshmi. You can also clearly
see Anamudi the highest peak south
of the Himalayas.
The Camelot Trekking Pinnacle, a
special trekking spot up 1000 metres,
above the property, can be reached
after 4 hours of arduous climb. But
the effort is worth, if the climate
is favourable, as the viewpoint will
give you a birds-eye view of the
high ranges all around, and even a
distant view of Kochi city, the
'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. For the
long trek to the Camelot Trekking
Pinnacle and for jungle safaris,
necessary accessories and medicines
will be supplied.
The resort has its own micro
hydroelectric power source and water
supply. The natural clear mineral
water collected from a perennial
stream, filtered and supplied
hygienically is safe and tasty.
Bottled mineral water is also bought
in sufficient quantities and
stocked. But, mind you, no TV or
newspapers will be available, except
on specific demand from the clients,
as they might bring you down with a
thud from the heights of solitary
seclusion that will revitalize you
for years to come.
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