Location

Nestling in the spice hills and quiet estates, Neelambari is set in 110 acres with spectacular views of surrounding natural forests, mountains and valleys. It is the ideal getaway to an unspoilt part of North Kerala, with proximity to beaches, backwaters whilst being tucked away in the mountains!

If there is a simple remedy from the heat and humidity of the plains, this is where you ought to come, where the air is cool and pure, life is superbly comfortable yet simple and there seems to be an excess of all the good things!

Concept

The essence of Neelambari is wellness of body, mind and soul .People are encouraged to get away from an over-worked and hectic lifestyle or the rigours of the office; to come and de-stress by feeling one with nature, indulging in yoga, ayurvedic massages or spa treatments.

Accessibility

By Air: To Mangalore from Mumbai and Bangalore followed by a 2 hour drive to the Resort.

By Road: From Bangalore (330 Km), Calicut (185 kms) and Mangalore (120 kms)

By Train: From Goa (approx 8 hours overnight journey), Cochin, Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Being on the Konkan route, there are train connections from all major metropolitan cities of Northern India. Arrive in Kanhangad followed by a 45 minute drive to the Resort.

Transfers: The Resort is happy to arrange transfers from station/ airport at additional cost.

Accommodation

The Resort accommodates its guests in its 16 traditional Kerala style cottages. The rooms are large, furnished to high standards with its own dressing room/ washroom facilities and opens into its own private veranda and garden overlooking the mountains and the forests! One can simple laze around with a book or simply enjoy being so close to nature! The rooms do not have Televisions or CD players. There are showers rather than bath tubs in each room. Hair dryers and heaters are available on request. Water is purified on site and is provided in all bedrooms and is safe to drink. Bottled water is charged extra.

Dining

Buffet, with a wide range of dishes served outdoors for breakfast, lunch and dinner which is included in the nightly room rate.

Discerning guests can dine in our a la carte restaurant which specialises in Kerala coastal cuisine.

Meal Times

Breakfast 8.00am to 10.00am
Lunch 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Dinner 8.00pm to 10.00pm

Children

One extra bed can be provided for children up to 12 years of age. No baby sitting services are available.

Dress code

There is no official dress code. It is very relaxed and guests tend to relax in casual or exercise clothes during the day, changing into something a little bit smarter for dinner. Guests are asked not to walk around bare-chested or in swimwear, other than by the pool

Check-in / out time

12.00 pm. Extended check-out subject to negotiation/availability.

Electricity

220 volts. The standard two round pin adaptors work

Credit cards / currency

American Express, Visa, MasterCard. Sterling, Euro and Dollars are accepted. There is no money changing facility

Mobile telephones

BSNL mobile phones work in the Resort.

Internet Access

E-mail checking facility in the office (free of charge)

When to go / Climate

Due to its elevated position, it has an agreeable climate for most of the year. The coolest times of year are from November through February but September/October and March/April are still excellent months to be there. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until August. However, everything becomes incredibly green at this time and it’s a particularly beautiful time of year.

Opening and closing

The retreat remains open 365 days per year.

Pests

The retreat combats this with the burning of citronella incense and other natural oils.

Retreat facilities

• A choice of indoor and outdoor yoga areas
• A well equipped gym.
• A large ozonated swimming pool, 20m x 8m.
• Indoor steam rooms.
• Two ayurvedic treatment rooms offering an extensive range of wellness packages
• Beauty salon & Spa “Kaveri”
• Table tennis, badminton court, beach volleyball, water polo. Various indoor games
• Extensive library for guests to borrow books during their stay.
• Home theatre with extensive audio visual facilities and a wide choice of DVD’s to watch.
• Comfortable, peaceful sitting areas for guests to relax in.
• Conference hall available for guests’ use.
• Resort Boutique “Karma” for your holiday shopping!
• Organic farm shop
• Gourmet sea food restaurant
• Spend a day with your very own elephant, Lakshmi
• Cooking demonstrations and classes
• Amphitheatre

Possible excursions

• Undisturbed walks (a rarity in India!) in the surrounding rubber plantation, seeing how rubber is produced. The area also includes cocoa, pepper, vanilla, coffee, cashew nut, pineapple, and papaya and banana plantation.
• Sightseeing excursions can be arranged on site by contacting the hotel manager.
• Visit the source of River Kaveri “Talakaveri”
• Play golf in Coorg
• Bekal Fort – A day at the Beach
• Backwater cruises- Sail in a houseboat/ American sun tracker on Kerala’s famous backwaters
• Trekking in the national forests

Payment / cancellation

100% payment is required at the time of booking.

Reservations

Reservations may be made by telephone on 0091- 467- 2420470, mobile 094470 21447 or by fax on: 0091 467 2228957. You can email us on info@neelambari.com. There is no minimum stay requirement

Packages

Occasionally, Neelambari has special packages available

Seasonal surcharges

There is a supplement of 50% during Christmas and New Year.

Government Taxes

Rates are subject to 12% government taxes.