Elephant Valley

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Is a 100 acre nature reserve and organic farm welcoming eco-tourists. It is located in the Palni hills, Tamil Nadu an area of the Western Ghats in South India which is one of the 25 Biodiversity hotspots of the planet. Kodaikanal, the well-known hill-station is just 20 km away. Elephant valley is the last settlement on the border of the National Forest which extends into wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala. It is uniquely situated on an elephant migration route that is centuries old.

At Elephant Valley you can get the pleasure of gardening and discover an outstanding collection of vegetables of all colors, shapes and sizes. Here orchards of lime, orange, avocados, guavas and amla are intercropped with coffee, pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, mangoes, jack fruit, pomegranate, guavas and bananas.

Elephant valley is the last settlement on the border of the National Forest which extends into wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala. It is uniquely situated on an elephant migration route that is centuries old. This land and the rivers have a healthy population of animal species including: native birds, leopards, deer, bison and elephants. Its remoteness allowed it to escape the ravages of 'modern' chemical agriculture

Rooms and Amenities

Our Facilities

Gourmet Restaurant

Dinner with Bonfire

Fresh Juice Bar

Organic Coffee Bar

In-Room Wood Fired Stove

Nature Walk

Bird Watching

Forest Excursion

Yoga

Horse Riding

Fishing

Boating

Natural Pool Bath

Organic Coffee Plantation. Coffee Roasting Workshop

Organic Farm & Vegetable

Heritage Seed Bank

Travel Desk

Trekking

Accommodation

Estate cottages equipped with solar lights, kerosene lanterns, western style dry/composting toilets and firewood fuelled for hot water showers. These cottages have been tastefully created with local granite and reclaimed Burma teak. Colonial and art deco furniture from our collection are part of the interiors. During the winter nights you can warm up and get costly with locally made wood stoves. Each cottage has the privacy of its own garden overlooking the perennial Gangavaar River and the coffee plantation. Tent houses with attached bathrooms are offering homely comfort in the midst of the wilderness. For the adventurous guests, we have a uniquely located tree house on the border of the national forest, we can also put up tent houses on request.

Activities

Nature walk through the reserve following the trails and observe the amazing biodiversity. If you are lucky you may spot elephants, bison, leopards and a host of other wildlife. Bird Watching: More than a hundred species of birds like the majestic Black Eagle or the melodious Malabar Whistler. Experience the thrill of discovering wild orchids, ageless palms and the protected Shola forests. Enjoy the river and its natural pools leading to spectacular waterfalls Horse Riding. Torches, Long trousers, long sleeve shirts, Sweater or jacket for cool evenings, preferably earthen colours. Several changes of socks, rain gear, umbrella or raincoat. Hats, sandals, trekking shoes or boots. Binoculars for the wildlife lovers

CheckIn-CheckOut

Check-In: 12:00,

Check-Out: 10:00

Features

Feature Detail

Number of Rooms 10

Restaurant

Bar Yes

Coffee Shop Yes

Room Service Yes

Internet Connection Yes

Business Center Yes

Gym

Swimming Pool

24 hour front desk Yes

Color TV/Cable Yes

Travel Desk Yes

Number of floors

Elevators

Locker / Safety Deposit Box Yes

Heating Yes

Luggage Storage Yes

Restaurant Details

Location

20 km Kodaikanal from Elephant Valley is a 100 acre nature reserve and organic farm welcoming eco-tourists located in the Palni hills, Tamil Nadu an area of the Western Ghats in South India which is one of the 25 Biodiversity hotspots of the planet. Kodaikanal, the well-known hill-station is just 20 km away.

The altitude at elephant valley ranges from 1200 to 1300 meters (M.S.L) providing a moderate climate with adequate and well distributed rainfall throughout the year. Temperature range from 18 C to 27 C in summer and 9 C to 22 C in winter. Elephant valley eco-lodge is open to guests all year round Getting to Elephant Valley By road: A tarmac road links elephant valley with the main highways leading to Coimbatore, Madurai or Chennai. There are two routes to elephant valley, one via Vathalagundu, the other via Palani. From Palani 2 km before Perumal Malai take a right to Ganesh Puram. Elephant valley is located at the end of this road. By train: Chennai and Bangalore are both well connected by rail to Kodai Road, Madurai or Coimbatore Stations.

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Address

Elephant Valley
Ganesh Puram, Vilpatti,
Kumpoor Vayal (Po),
Kodaikanal, 624 104, Tamil Nadu.