Location:
Vythiri is located in the Wayanad District in North Kerala, India. Waynad is rich in coffee and spice plantations. Spices such as cardamom and pepper grow abundantly in the perfect cool climate and fertile terrain. Coffee is the major export commodity. Wayanad is steeped in history and traditions which historians claim date as far back as 10 centuries before Christ. They refer to the Edakkal Caves as evidence where ancient carvings have been traced to a highly civilized people from the pre-historic stone ages.

Wayanad is also home to proud indigenous tribesmen. Numerous tribal communities co-exist with a well-settled planter population. The Resort is just 60 kms from Calicut, the nearest city with an international airport and well-connected national rail network (less than 3 hours drive away). Vythri is also en-route by road to Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty from Calicut. The drive is picturesque. You have to wind through the Western ghats, escaping from the sultry climate below to a perfect, cool and temperate climate at Vythiri.

Ambiance:
Vythiri Resort. At the heart of a picturesque Wynad district on the Nilgiri hills in South India. 2600 ft above sea level. Miles away from the dust, grime and din. A magical, romantic getaway tucked away in a lush tropical rainforest. The glorious sunrise never fails to bring out the shy poet in you. Break into a song with tunes set by a chorus of chirping, multihued birds. Let a rainbow of butterflies and dragonflies play hide-and-seek with you. Vythiri Resort is parked bang amidst a 150-acre coffee and cardamom plantation. Replete with traditional planter’s cottages that transport you back to a laid-back era. Is that a thunderous roar of a stream crashing down a ravine that you hear? Vythiri Resort. For the incurably romantic, the terribly adventurous or the complete workaholic who needs to recharge his batteries with ayurvedic rejuvenation. Welcome.

Facilities:
At Vythiri Resort, impressions blur and mingle. Mud walls, rocks, concrete, wood It’s a visual treat like none other. A long swaying bridge. A swimming pool roofed by the stars. Rough-hewn steps leading to breathtaking vistas. Vythiri offers you well appointed, tastefully furnished rooms. It has all modern amenities including en-suite bathroom, hot water etc. So that you enjoy your brush-with-nature comfortably. You have three fabulous choices on your stay here. Planter’s Lodges, Cottages and Tribal Huts.

Rooms
6 adjoining rooms fully fitted, each with a veranda offering a beautiful view of the lush surroundings and flowing stream. Tile roofed Planter’s Lodges are inspired by ancient Keralite traditions.
Cottages
There are 18 spacious river-facing cottages, offering you the golden opportunity of waking up to the sounds of a gurgling stream. Self-contained and ideal for couples / family. The floorings are terracotta tiles and red-oxide finished red polished floors.

Tribal Huts
There are 12 individually thatched tribal huts ideal for adventure lovers. Built completely from mud, bamboo and thatched leaves, it brings you close to nature.
Serena Spa Conference hall Doctor on call
Ayurveda centre 24 hour IS Safe Deposite Lockers
Health Club Travel Assistance Swimming pool
Games Room TV salon Kids Play Area
Natural Pool Coffee Shop MultiCuisine Restaurant

Delicacies
The Vythiri restaurant offers delectable dishes in typical Kerala style cooking. Kerala cuisine is mildly spicy with an aromatic coconut blend. From the famed Malabar style Chicken curry to the Prawn fry in the Coastal style. Perhaps a Mangalorean fish curry with fluffy Appams followed by the thick syrupy Payasam, the dessert would be welcome. However, we would be delighted to cater to your special requests, on condition that prior notice is given at the time of booking.

Kerala Cuisine
Feast on Keralite food! Exotically flavored, Kerala food is most mouthwatering, yet gentle on the stomach. There are a vast number of dishes to choose from. Kerala meals include white boiled rice with ’thoren’, ’kalan’, ’pachadi’, ’olen’ or ’avial’ as side dishes; ’sambhar’ or ’moru’ as ’ozhichu curries’, and crispy, crunchy ’pappadam’. Served on tender green banana leaf. If you wish something spicier, you have pulao, biriyani and pilaff. With meat or vegetables curries. For breakfast, you have ’puttu’, white rice flour dough steamed in a bamboo stalk served with ’kadala’ or ’peas’ curry. Another hot favorite is ’Idli’ or ’dosa’. Hey, meanwhile we’ve missed something great-Kerala’s much-coveted ’kappa’ (tapioca) with spicy red-chilly fish or mutton curries. A million delights await you at Vythiri.

Restaurant Timings
Breakfast- 8.30am to 10.00am
Lunch - 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Supper - 8.30pm to 10.00pm

Eco-World
Special theme dinners for groups are available on request and can be combined with both outdoor and indoor cultural shows
When you look at Kerala from the air, you see an immense ocean of green. The entire coastal region, the plains and to some extent, the highlands are extensively covered by the Coconut Palm (eulogized as the ’Kalpavriksha’, or the tree that provides. All parts of the coconut trees are useful in one-way or the other). The Kerala state covers an area of 38,863 sq. km., of which 27% is covered by forests. The Vythiri resort is located in the forested highlands of Kerala. This green, lush and damp forests capture two monsoons in a year. Kerala’s forest ranges are dense with flora and fauna, which has not yet been explored, studied and completely classified. These forests could hold the answers to many death-defying remedies to diseases. We at Vythiri Resort have an unswerving relationship with nature. Perhaps it comes from our Malayalee ethos. Living in the midst of nature, it’s not difficult to actually fall in love with it. At Vythiri, our entire philosophy revolves around this undying love. No trees have ever been cut to make way for the resort. Even the rocks and boulders have been left in peace and the animals around the resort, undisturbed. We make minimal use of electricity and fossil fuels. Renewable natural oils are utilized to burn traditional lamps for light. Nature disturbing devices like the Television are kept at bay. Great pain has gone into the reduced use of concrete. We have incorporated natural building materials like mud and bamboo. The resort has taken up methods to minimize wastage of fresh water. Vythiri’s unique approach to business and development is being emulated today. In the process, we are setting a new standard for all those who love nature and its wondrous beauty.

Lazing by the waters’ edge and watching the world go by is perhaps the best way to spend your time at Vythiri! However, for the more mercurial, Vythiri is an adventure lover’s base camp. You have an unlimited choice for treks and eco-tours. You can also visit the nearby wildlife sanctuaries, historical monuments and a host of scenic tourist destinations.

Nature Explorers
Wayanad is a trekker’s paradise. Steep cliffs, mountainous terrain, gurgling streams, thick forests and narrows winding paths that lead to the far beyond. Nothing better to bring you closer to nature.

Transport
Private transport - taxis (local Jeeps) for individuals or buses for groups (18-seater) will be arranged from any destination. Please do inform us well in advance of your pick-up-point and return drop.

Rock Climbing
Challenging steeps for the trained climber and winding obstacles for the beginners. The hills of Wayanad have them all for rock climbing enthusiasts. Avian Trail
If you love Bird Watching, you have come to the right place. Vyathiri abounds with birds of many species. It is an ideal place to watch and study the habits and habitat of birds.

Wildlife
Are you a wild life enthusiast? You will not be disappointed at Vythiri. You have come close to nature. So look out for wild elephants, deer, fox, flying squirrels, porcupines and myriad bird species. Boating
There are many lakes where you can go boating. The first choice is the Kabini river whose gentle currents skirt evergreen forests and majestic landscapes which unfold before you.

Fun ’n Games
There are many sports and fun activity you can have at the resort itself. There is a health club where you can sweat it out and tone up your muscles. Take a round of games at the tennis and basketball courts. After all these, maybe a long languid swim in the swimming pool might me the best way to top it all! Fishing
There are many places where you can fish in peace for ages, with no one to bother you. For one, you could try the Pookot Lake (3km from Vythiri). The lakes and streams of Wayanad are teeming with many species of tasty fish. Come try your hand at it. Our cook can transform your catch into sumptuous dishes.

Cultural Shows
Kerala is renowned for its traditional dance forms, particular Kathakali. The following performances can be arranged on request: Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Kalari Payattu, Theyyam, Bharathnatayam, Mohiniattam. Relax Classical and Ghazzal Hindustani Vocals or simply recline and enjoy Oppana (a song and dance artform presented by 11 girls accompanied by a 5 piece orchestra). If you are here on a corporate tour, day trips to local places of interest or adventure treks (good for team building) are also recommended.

Conditions
AP rate include room + All meals i.e., bed tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner - buffets only
MAP rate include room + bed tea/coffee, breakfast and lunch/ dinner - buffets only
All rates inclusive of all taxes and applicable for one night only
Check in 12 noon, Check out 11 am
Two children below 5 years - Complimentary
Special rates are applicable between 21st Dec till 31st Dec. Please contact the reservation office for details
Valid from 1st September 2010 to 31st August 2011. (Except 21st Dec , tii 31st Dec 2010)

Conditions
Rate include room + all meals ie. bed tea/coffee, break fast , lunch and dinner - buffets only at the restaurant
All rates are applicable for one night only.
Extra adult Rs.2,500 per night
Check in 2 pm, check out 11 am
Special rates are applicable between 21st Dec till 31st Dec. Please contact the reservation office for details
Children below 12 years are allowed only in child friendly Tree House. Rs. 2,000 extra is charged per child.
Valid upto 31st August 2011. (Except 21st Dec , tii 31st Dec 2010).

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