Wake up to the
chirping of birds
and open your eyes
to the unobstructed view
of the misty mountains
Let the dew drops kiss you. Let the gentle cool winds sing you a lullaby. Let the warmth of sunlight embrace you. In the simplest way, nature refreshes one’s body, mind and spirit at the ‘My Garden of Eden’ plantation resort.
Spread over 23 acres of lush greenery is a charming hill station, Meppady, in the unexplored Wayanad region of Kerala. Life at this premium plantation retreat, situated six kilometres from the Rippon Junction on the Wayanad-Ooty road, is incredibly unique. And Dr. Srikumar, a paediatric neurologist, could not find a better name for this natural extravaganza than ‘My Garden of Eden’.
Six years ago, it was a run-down plantation neglected by its owners. When Srikumar first visited the place, he felt that it would make a wonderful resort.
‘’For five years, we passionately worked to transform this property into a tropical paradise,’’ he says.
Night is an incredible experience here. The distant roar of the cascading waters of the Chaliyar river ally with the chorus of nocturnal insects. Sometimes, one experiences a little shiver when trumpeting elephants can be heard from the nearby woods. Gradually, everything becomes silent. And, unknowingly, you become part of nature’s tableau.
‘’For five years, we passionately worked to transform this property into a tropical paradise,’’ he says.
Night is an incredible experience here. The distant roar of the cascading waters of the Chaliyar river ally with the chorus of nocturnal insects. Sometimes, one experiences a little shiver when trumpeting elephants can be heard from the nearby woods. Gradually, everything becomes silent. And, unknowingly, you become part of nature’s tableau.
Wake up to the chirping of birds and open your eyes to the unobstructed view of the misty mountains. Walk around the cottage and feel the loveliness of the woods, looking like a silver line in the sunrise and watch the sparkling diamonds on the leaves, left by the sun rays, wet in the mist.
Amidst the woods, there lie seven independent luxury villas, all of them, overlooking the mountain range of the Western Ghats. The spacious verandahs offer a priceless panoramic view of the misty mountains as far as the eye can see.
Amidst the woods, there lie seven independent luxury villas, all of them, overlooking the mountain range of the Western Ghats. The spacious verandahs offer a priceless panoramic view of the misty mountains as far as the eye can see.
Each cottage remains isolated amidst the verdant woods and has sloping red-tiled roofs. From every room, guests can have the best possible view of the surrounding landscape as well as enjoy their privacy.
For a regular workout, there is a badminton and basketball court, a swimming pool and facilities for cycling. Besides, one can practise yoga or enjoy reading, stretched out on a comfortable hammock in the nearby woods.
It’s an ideal spot for a romantic getaway, an amazing honeymoon, a writer’s haven, and a top choice for outdoor adventures in the wild.
(The New Indian Express, Sunday Magazine, June 2011)
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