Food
GreenWoods Resort, Kumily (Thekkady)
After the long drive (including a shopping break!) we took an extra 20 minutes to find Greenwoods Resort even though we were right next to the rear entrance!! Greenwoods was closing for some renovation tomorrow and hence our stay would be for one night only. They had carried over our payment from our previous cancelled … Continue reading
Cruising the backwaters
With the weather becoming wild at times, we were concerned that our HouseBoat cruise and overnight stay would be a unpleasant. Last night we spoke to the houseboat owner and he assured us that we would still enjoy it. We checked out of Aveda and took the short drive to the houseboat which was docked … Continue reading
The endless swimming pool at Aveda Resorts, Kumarakom
The guy who looked at the dripping roof and soaked floor in our allotted room went back to reception. Within a few minutes we got a call from reception apologising for the leak and they offered to upgrade us to a larger cottage with a private plunge pool!! We soon had people carrying our luggage to … Continue reading
The Tall Trees Resort (part 1): Stay and food
After driving through the rain we entered Bison Valley Road after crossing Munnar city and a bridge. Tall Trees Resort was where we had spent 4 days in 2007 after our wedding and we really wanted to relive our stay! The check in was pleasant with a small glass of flavoured tea. Tall Trees had … Continue reading
Lunch Stop at Club Mahindra, Munnar
It was past 2 PM and we decided to stop in Chinnakanal for lunch. We randomly chose Club Mahindra and drove onto the narrow road to the entrance. As we entered the premises the clouds let loose a torrent of rain. I barely managed to park the car and we scrambled into the restaurant. I … Continue reading
