5 Best
Romantic Honeymoon Resorts In Munnar Handpicked For A Perfect Memory
The hustle of the
caterers, couturiers and champagne has paved way to your much awaited time to
break away from all these and begin the new life together. To make your
romance even more profound, we take you to one of the highest honeymooning
destinations in Kerala– Munnar, the heart of the tea state. Munnar
honeymoon resorts are the stuff fantasies are made of. Romantic cottages and gardens;
misty mountains and valleys with their green carpets; and background music of
waterfall gushing down the hills, promise you diverse options to customize your
honeymoon.
To help live these
experiences we quickly bring to you the 5 best honeymoon resorts in Munnar
1. Windermere Estate – Old School English Charm
Set in the hills, this
is the best resort in Munnar for honeymoon. It offers a luxurious yet intimate
country retreat. Stare into the gardens from your beautiful rooms, roam in the
cardamom and coffee plantations and fall in love with the surroundings and your
partner.
Where: Munnar-Bison Valley Road,
Pallivasal, Munnar – 800 m from Munnar town centre.
What’s special: Enjoy a romantic walk as the
soft grass brushes against your feet and the raindrops splash around. Treat
your taste buds at The Barn, The Hut.
Don’t miss: A trip to Eravikulam National
Park. Buy tickets from the office in the town to avoid the queues.
Suggested rooms: 1st Floor Cottage rooms; pay a
little extra for the Planters’ Villa.
Things to do on
honeymoon: Indulge in
rappelling, rock climbing and nature walks.
Tariff: INR 7,496 – INR 14,608 | Rating: ***
2. Blackberry Hills Retreat Spa – True Escapism
Want to escape from it
all and immerse yourself in the wonders of Mother Nature with your significant
other? This resort in Munnar offers you a delicately perched view on the hillside overlooking the lush green,
tropical Pallivasal valley.
Where: Bison Valley Road, Pothamedu,
Munnar – 5 km from Munnar town.
What’s special: During check in, an Ayurvedic
welcome drink awaits you. The in-house resort activities include – mountain
biking, guided treks, bird watching, paint your canvas and other cultural
events on request.
Don’t miss: Tea tree trek, tea tasting
sessions and meditation under the cinnamon shades.
Suggested rooms: Room numbers starting with 4
give you a direct view of the lush green plantations. Try the Valley View
suites – view from their balcony is mesmerizing.
Things to do on
honeymoon: Wait for your
partner to sleepily wake up as the sunbeams weave enchanting patterns in the
dewy mist. Take long walks along the hilly pathways surrounded by the rich
aromas of exotic wild flowers. Relax under cinnamon trees, take a soft jeep
safari and cozy up in the warmth of camp fires. Treat her/him with an exquisite
lunch at Hornbill – The
Restaurant.
Tariff: INR 6,776 – INR 12,081 | Rating: ***
3. The Tall Trees – Honeymoon in the lap of Nature
On a verdant slope among the misty mountains and evergreen forests with hundreds of old and tall trees, this honeymoon resort in Munnar is covered with stretches of preserved wilderness. The air here is suffused with romance providing all the privacy and security that you have ever dreamt of.
Where: PB. No. 40, Pothamedu, Bison
Valley Road, Munnar – 8 km from Munnar Town.
What’s Special: Campfire programs and cultural
events, indoor and outdoor games.
Don’t miss: Short and long treks through
virgin forestlands, along rocky streams and meadowlands, with campfire,
barbecue and a customized dinner at Hill Spice and Nature.
Suggested rooms: Room 302, Deluxe Cottage as they
are closer to the plantations.
Things to do on
honeymoon: Holding hands and hearts together, watch the sun melt in the evening
amidst the humming of the bumble bees and the rustle of leaves from swishing
branches.
Tariff: INR 4,741 – INR 15,249 | Rating: ***
4. Aranyaka Resort – A Paradise Within
With just four cottages
that stand distinct, distant from each other, Aranyaka Resort is high on
aesthetics. It offers absolute privacy to enjoy the spellbinding view of the
Athukkad waterfalls.
Where: Pallivasal Tea Estate,
Pallivasal, Munnar – 1 km away from NH-49.
What’s special: Bird watching, romantic
bonfires, nature walks and short treks.
Don’t miss: A rejuvenate session at the
sauna, relaxing at your private balcony, and Hatha yoga sessions with a yoga
instructor on request.
Suggested rooms: Room 101, 102 and 104 provide
you a closer look of the beautiful Athukkad waterfalls.
Things to do on
honeymoon: A stroll to the
nearest point of the waterfall (take short cuts through the tea plantations to
cut the distance into half) will take you lovebirds to utmost privacy in the
open, and a barbecue at their exclusive campfire site.
Tariff: INR 3,652 – INR 6,599 | Rating: ***
5. Birds Valley Resorts – Romance among the Birds
Number 5 on our list of best honeymoon resorts in Munnar is the Birds Valley Resort – a paradise for birdwatchers. It combines an elegant cosmopolitan look with tasteful contemporary facilities, ideal for honeymoon trips and family getaways.
Where: Kunjithanny, Idukki Dist,
Munnar – 12 km away from Munnar Town.
What’s special: Birds like Malabar barbet,
Malabar parakeet, Golden Oriole, Hill Myna and a lot more are at the disposal
of a photographer in you; the special flower bed; river bathing; and herbal
food at their multicuisine restaurant.
Don’t miss: Jeep Safari, cocoa, toddy and
paddy experience.
Suggested rooms: Select rooms facing the
jungle, go for Blueberry Cottage.
Things to do on
honeymoon: Go for tent
camping and campfire with music where you can sing for your loved one on a
karaoke.
Tariff: INR 2,813 – INR 5,497 | Rating: ***
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