The Tall Trees
Resorts stands tall and aloof among
the other such establishments in and
around Munnar. What makes it
standout is mainly the bio-diverse
eco-system it has successfully
preserved in the sprawling 66 acres,
even though all the modern creature
comforts are tastefully arranged in
each of the well appointed cottages
nestling among the greenery. Coupled
with this is the proximity to the
most sought-after wild life
sanctuaries of South India.
There
are around 600 trees overshadowing
the resort landscape covered with
stretches of preserved wilderness,
carefully nurtured cardamom
plantations, gurgling streams, rocky
formations, wet and green with moss
and lichens and the numerous orchids
and wild plants covering the tree
barks and rocks. The highly endemic
species of birds, butterflies,
moths, small and harmless wild
animals and several varieties of
wild flowers all cohabit and make
this piece of nature a reflection of
Paradise.
Facilities for short and long treks
through virgin forestlands and well
kept organic plantations, along
rocky streams and meadowlands,
giving panoramic view of undulating
hills and open skies are provided.
Campfire, barbecue and adventure
activities all add up to give the
guests an unforgettable experience
of a life time. The colourful sunset
view is perhaps the most enthralling
experience of all. The footpaths
mingle with the safe and secure
surroundings without callously cutting through them.
The multi cuisine restaurant with
Continental, Indian and Kerala
delicacies is glass roofed to
maintain the experience of merging
with Mother Nature. The open-air
theatre and campfire areas all
enhance the unity with the earth, at
the same time giving an unearthly
thrill to the guests. The birds sing
in unison with nature, joining in
the rejoicing of the singing hearts.
The whole air is suffused with the
bewitching aroma of virgin
wilderness, and homely hospitality
that makes the visitor long for
returning again and again to this
Garden of Eden tucked away among the
verdant valleys of the Western Ghats.
Accommodation
Cottages
Cosy cottages tucked away below the
sky-scraping trees. The cottages are
each independent and built on stilts
without
disturbing
the ecosystem and avoiding the
felling of trees in the process. The
interior designing and furnishing
have local Kerala traditional and
rustic flavours combined with the
modern ideas of comfortable living.
The balconies allow the residents to
observe the nature in all its
verdant bounty all around.
There are three types of cottages
fitting the pockets of the
discerning travellers. The Luxury
Cottage has two well-furnished
bedrooms with attached bathrooms,
one spacious living room, one dining
room and two balconies from where
you can be one with nature. Deluxe
Cottage has one well-furnished
bedroom with bathroom, a living
room, a dining room and two
balconies. Standard Cottage has a
large bedroom with attached bath and
a spacious balcony.
Facilities:
Pathways -
The intricate infrastructure
The main pathway into the resort,
the interconnecting pathways inside
the facilities and the trekking
footpaths for the short and long
treks are all designed to keep the
intimacy with nature intact. They
merge into the surrounding shrubs
and trees and disappear into the
growth around.
But
there is nothing on the pathways to
harm even the naked feet. The lights
provided on the pathway are just
sufficient to light up the road
without illuminating the whole area.
Parking
Area - Ample area under a green
canopy
The Parking area is expansive and
lay under a green canopy of the tall
trees, inside the compound itself.
You never feel the congestion even
at the height of the season.
Separate accommodation and meals to
the drivers are provided without
extra payment.
Services
The whole atmosphere is homely and
friendly, combining traditional
hospitality with modern day ideas of
catering and hotel management. You
will feel the difference in the
services provided. Services include
running water hot and cold,
telephone, laundry, doctors on call,
coffee/tea maker, 24 hrs room
service and a multi-cuisine
restaurant which includes
traditional delicacies.
Restaurant
& Lounge
Restaurant -
Gourmets delights under a glass
roof
Passing through an entrance that
recalls the traditional aristocratic
architecture of ancient Kerala, you
reach a glass roofed expansive hall
arranged with a lot of elbowroom.
All popular and traditional
delicacies of the Kerala, Indian and
the Continental varieties are served
promptly and politely. The treetops
swaying in the mountain breeze and
the floating clouds in the azure
skies flame your appetites. Candle
light dinner among the illuminated
treetops and moonlight will be ever
etched in memory. A long balcony
from where you can touch the trees
enhances the atmosphere.