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Tree Houses in Kerala

Marmalade Spring gives you the bonus of adventure sport along with a comfy stay in a furnished timbered cottage, campfire dinner, nature study and a relaxing swim in the natural cottage pool with ponds in the vicinity.

To reach the Rock House built atop 3 ginormous rocks about 120 ft. above the ground, you have to trek over 33 acres of coffee plantation. Beneath the cottage, you can find a sinuous watercourse that will make your stay even more rewarding.

Location: Muttil, Wayanad dist, Kerala, India- 673121

Price: INR 4,642 - INR 6,427

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, free valet parking, pool, concierge, children activities, restaurant, outdoor pool.

If you are a diehard nature lover and aware of conservation of natural resources, then Hiliya Resort is the place that will cater to all your desires and needs during your Wayanad trip. The seventy-five year old bungalow gives you a surfeit of amenities for a stay on edge at ‘God’s own abode’.

Sitting in the bungalow room, you can while away your leisure just gaping at the bountiful nature or human activities as organic farming, coffee plucking and rubber tapping.

Location: Kenichira (near Sulthan Bathery), Wayanad Dist, Kerala, India - 673596

Price: INR 928 - INR 4,570

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, free internet, laundry, spa, free parking, room service, children activities.

Vythiri Resort is one of the most sought after tree house resorts in Kerala. The cottages built in traditional Kerala style will satiate your fancy for ethnic accommodation and at the same time look after your luxury and comfort. 

There are in total 43 rooms that are divided into the following categories based on their layout and the amenities available.While staying at Vythiri, you can savour the famous Malayali platters at their multi-cuisine restaurant Thinna.

Location: Lakkiddi, Vythiri, Wayanad, Kerala, India- 673576

Price: INR15,000 - INR 30,000

Activities and Amenities: Room service, laundry, internet,  24 hour hot and cold water supply, Ayurveda centre, health club, spa, natural pool, swimming pool, travel guide.

Cushioned within the verdant rainforest of North Kerala, it is the ultimate retreat for nature solitude hunters.  There are 2 tree houses with seven rooms in a private estate of coffee and other plantations.

Although a resort, you can get the comfort and warmth of a family being at the concierge of 2 wonderful individuals, Ajay and Nisha who cater to the needs of tourists who stay at Tranquil Resort.There are overall 6 cottages in the resort and staying at any of these will give you a rewarding holiday experience.

Location: Kuppamudi Estate Kolagapara Post, Wayanad District, Kerala 673591

Price: INR 9,200 - INR 11,000

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, tea/coffee maker, laundry service, swimming pool, bird watching, Kerala Ayurveda massage.

For a blissful stay in the lap of tranquil nature, it is one of the best tree house resorts in Kerala with all kinds of modern amenities. It gives you a unique opportunity of staying at one of the tallest tree houses of Asia and also the first of its kind with water-lift facilities.  The structure is made of natural objects as coconut coir, bamboo poles and natural teak wood.

The Green Magic Resorts comprise of 3 tree houses that are built over an area of 30 acres of cultivated area and each having its distinctive ethnic features. If you want to be a witness of the varying moods of nature, the Green Magic Resort has to be in your bucket list.

Location: Lakkidi, Vythiri, Wayanad dist. Kerala, India-673576

Price: INR 5,500 - INR 6,000

Activities and Amenities: Eco-friendly lift, trekking expeditions, rope climbing, wildlife safari, trekking expeditions, bathing in natural streams.

Whether for honeymoon or family vacation, Tree House Wayanad is the perfect destination for an idyllic hideout. It is one of the best tree houses in Kerala which is built on the principle of ethnicity and innovation.

The over-water suites of the resort will give you a feel of staying close to nature and let your senses indulge in a state of ecstasy. Staying in the resort will give you a new idea of blissful holiday as you experience cordial service and hospitality from the resort staff.

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, restaurant, bar/lounge, spa, laundry service, free valet parking, fitness centre, free WiFi, children activities, tennis court, concierge, swimming pool.

As the name suggests, the Nature Zone Jungle Resort in Munnar is the place where naturalists and wildlife explorers can find the grub for their souls. To reach the resort, one has to drive down a distance of 8 Km from Munnar, across the tea estates and hilly trails.

The rooms are made of bamboo and the floor is made of coir which gives a rustic look to the interior. Apart from the inbuilt tree-top restaurant there is a furnished kitchen where you can prepare dishes of your choice.

Location: Pulippara, Pallivasal, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala-688512

Price: INR 6,000 (double sharing and tax exclusive)

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast and dinner, coffee maker, free cancellation, 24 hour front desk, library, free parking, room service, non-smoking rooms, airport shuttle.

It is one of the most visited tree houses in Kerala which offers you a plethora of experiences within the premises of varied plantations of tea, coffee, orange and cardamom. Walking along the windy trails leads you to the sprawling tea gardens at the backdrop of the mesmeric Nilgiris.

The resort comprises of 4 houses that are built atop huge trees about 20 metres above the ground. The Dream Catcher Plantation Resort is furnished with ethnic décor and well-equipped with modern amenities to make your stay in the lap of nature luxurious and relaxing.

Location: Ratnagiri, Tea Company, Bisonvalley Road, Idukki District, Munnar-

Price: INR 4,000 (double sharing and tax exclusive).

Activities and Amenities: TV, free Wi-Fi, 24 hours hot and cold water, writing desk, chair, private bathrooms, toiletries, balconies facing the mountains, bird watching, barbecue, campfire.

Vanya is a run of the mill tree house resort in Kerala that builds a strong connection between humans and Mother Nature. Vanya is the actual place where you can learn to become self-sufficient through the means and lessons nature has in its store for us.

Staying in this unique tree resort you can experience a sense of belonging with the soil which provides us with nutrition and shelter. Wildlife experts can enjoy the intriguing behaviour of wild animals in their natural habitat from the balcony of the tree house as it resides adjacent to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Location: 66th Mile, Spring Valley, Kumily, Thekkady, Munnar, Kerala- 685509

Price: INR 15,225 - INR 17,218

Activities and Amenities: Wake up call/service, 24 hours room service, free Wi-Fi, free valet parking, rental car, daily housekeeping, laundry, 24 hours front desk, centrally air-conditioned, extra mattress (on request), doctor on call, bar/lounge.

The Jungle Jive Tree House is a paradise for bird watchers who love to feast their eyes on birds in their playful gestures. Sight of magpies climbing up and down the trees and the constant recital of beetles during night gives you a feel of oneness with nature in an eerie atmosphere.

The tree house is equipped with a sitting area and a balcony form where you can enjoy a grand vista of the exquisite flora and the Nilgiris afar.

Location: Maryland, Chithirapuram P.O. Munnar, Kerala-685565

Price: INR 4,441 - INR 6,519

Activities and Amenities: Free parking, private bathrooms, toiletries, homemade food, airport shuttle, free high-speed internet, campfire, barbecue, star gazing, plantation tour.

Looking for a standout place to spend your honeymoon in close connection with nature? Don’t miss out the chance to stay at this tree house where you experience a true indigenous way of living.

In terms of location and structure, it is one of the most coveted tree houses in Kerala which is positioned atop a hillock at Munnar. The quietness of the forest floor is broken by a trifling cascade sited in front of the reception of the tree house.

Location: Vattiyar P.O. Kallar, Annakulam Road, Munnar, Kerala-685611

Price: INR 3,371 - INR 4,130

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, pets allowed, free Wi-Fi, free parking, restaurant, 24 hours hot and cold water, tea/coffee maker, intercom service, 24 hours power backup, jeep safari, tribal village visit.

Munnar has everything to cater to your desires and essentials and give you treasured memories as a bonus of the trip. Staying at Great Escape Resort will give you a rich experience of a comfortable, luxurious and ethnic lifestyle. You can indulge in relaxing your tired soul at the Ayurveda Massage Centre by their trained masseurs.

Location: Chinnakanal, Munnar-685618

Price: INR 2,366 - INR 4,014 (for standard rooms and exclusive of taxes)

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, free parking, concierge, TV, wardrobe, laundry, separate living rooms, free Wi-Fi.

Kerala is the place where you can feast your eyes on the intriguing behaviour of Mother Nature and its creations and Kaivalyam Retreat Treehouse is the best place for such priceless experiences. Set amidst the mystic hilly surroundings of Munnar, it leads you to a holistic way of living with yoga, Ayurveda, organic dining and other natural activities.

Pleasant weather, charming landscape, genuine hospitality of the natives and high-end service of the resort staffs make this tree house one of the most in demand tree house resorts in Kerala for domestic and overseas travellers.

Location: Opposite to Workers’ Recreation Centre, Moolakada Pallivasal Estate, Munnar-658612

Price: INR 5,310 - INR 6,247

Activities and Amenities: Room service, laundry, complimentary breakfast, free parking, free internet, restaurant, children activities, non-smoking hotel, concierge.

When life seems to have slowed down and nothing around seems to be interesting, it’s probably time for you to return to Mother Nature who has an infinite reserve of recreations for us. To observe nature in all its playful moods, Rangerwood Nature Castle has to be in your bucket list.

It is one of the unique tree houses in Kerala where you can experience wildlife adventure from within the cosy living quarters of a resort. Being located close to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the balcony of a Rangerwood’s cottage is a birdwatcher’s heaven so to say.

Location: Near Entrance Gate Lake Road, Thekkady, Idukki dist. Kerala-685536

Price: INR 3,500 (double sharing and tax excluded).

Activities and Amenities: Jeep safari, spice tour, elephant ride, nature walk, bamboo rafting, best balcony view, conference, kitchenette, room service, complimentary breakfast, banquet, restaurant, spa, pool, free valet parking, free Wi-Fi.

Carmelia Haven is basically a green resort positioned in the heart of tea and cardamom plantations near Vandanmedu Village of Munnar. The winding steep curves cutting across tea and cardamom plantations are gentler at first but go round tighter as you scale higher.

You will be dropped a drive away from the main building of the resort from where you will be transported to your cottage on the hill slope. Either side of the cottages are fringed with pepper vines, cardamom plantations, coffee estates and coppices.

Location: Vandanmedu, Idukki dist. Thekkady, Kerala-685551

Price: INR 5,269 - INR 6,924 (exclusive of taxes)

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, room service, spa, restaurant, laundry service, children activities, conference room, concierge.

Thekkady, the eastern entrance to “God’s own country” is acclaimed for its tranquil watercourses, heady aroma of spices from the spice and coffee plantations, fascinating Nilgiris at the horizon and a rich hotchpotch of flora and fauna.

All these taken together, the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the Idukki arch dam are some of the major attractions that make the place a perfect haven for nature lovers. Keeping the natural resources of the surrounding terrain into consideration, Eletaria Resort has been designed in a way that builds a seamless harmony between human and nature.

Location: Vandanmedu, Thekkady, Idukki, Kerala-685515

Price: INR 13,900 (twin sharing)

Activities and Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, travel desk, ‘The Kada’-ethnic coffee shop, campfire, bird-watching, site seeing, jeep and bike safari, TV, fishing at private lake, natural bathing.

Going a few miles in the upward direction of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the cacophony of urban society gradually falls to sleep as the path takes a steep ascent. The Kalppavanam Tree House is a luxurious tree house in Kerala veiled under the canopy of lofty fruit-bearing trees, chirp of trees, interplay of light and shade underneath the branches and the hovering aroma of spice and coffee.

You can enjoy a peaceful stay at Kalppavanam Tree House which is well-equipped with modern amenities and high-end hospitality by the resort staffs.

Location: Ottakathalamedu Road, Idukki dist, Thekkady, Kerala- 685509

Price: INR 2,071 - INR 2,214 for a standard room excluding taxes.

Activities and Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, family room, airport shuttle, laundry, housekeeping, room service.

Pepper Green Village beckons you with all its shades of green to sink into a state of composure and peace. As you stay in this eco-tourism zone your senses will be filled with the aroma of lemon grass, bamboo and wood. Pepper Green Village is a luxurious resort which caters to your luxurious needs and lets you immerse in a daze. It’s a place where you discover the poet and artist in you!

Location: Near Kuruva Island, Palvelicham, Kartikulam, Mananthavady, Kalpetta-670646

Price: INR 2,722 - INR 3,640

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, laundry, room service, free valet parking, pool, pets allowed, restaurant.

Just in keeping with its name, Holiday Vagamon offers itself as a romantic nook for couples who yearn to spend private moments in the verdure of nature. It is one of the exclusive tree house resorts in Kerala where you can revel in a secluded vacation even in the heart of a sprawling metropolis.

Location: Kambipalam (near Chottupara junction), Vagamon, Kerala- 685503

Price: INR 2,041 - INR 2,799

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, pool, free Wi-Fi, room service, children activities.

It is a boutique resort which is thoughtfully designed as a weekend getaway at the base of the Athirapally waterfalls. The add-ons you can enjoy on your stay at the Rain Forest resort are the breath-taking flora and fauna that embrace the entire region and the spectacle of a cascading waterfall which plunges from a height of 80ft breaking the silence of the woods.

The Rainforest resort is home to a number of wild animals while some other pay occasional visit to the tourists residing at the resort.

Location: Kannamkuzhy P.O. Chalakudy, Athirapally, Trichur, Kerala-680721

Price: INR 10,251 - INR 23,226 excluding taxes

Activities and Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, pool, laundry, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, room service, concierge.