Sick of staying home Practice social distancing at this rustic homestay in Valparai

Day 1

Valparai

As serenity and fresh air become more and more rare in big cities, it is a welcoming break to find retreats to relax and unwind. From the time you book your stay at this stunning property, your experience will begin.

How to get there

There are local buses which go from Pollachi to Valparai.Pollachi has a railway station and a bus station connecting it to other metro cities in India.The closest airport is either Cochin or Coimbatore.En route to Valparai is the Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary where lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri and the common langur, Malabar giant squirrel, elephant, gaur, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and wild boar reside. From Valparai you can visit the Aliyar, Sholaiyar and Nirar dams.

Where is the property

It is a beautiful valley nestled between lush green tea estates and forrest. It is the perfect destination for nature and animal lovers. It is pollution free which makes it a perfect weekend break for anybody living near Valparai. It is located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anamalai mountain range and has wide spread mountains and forest all around. Valparai shares it's boundaries with Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Eravikulam National Park and Vazhachal forest division.

Where is the property

What's the food like

I was pleasantly surprised with the phone call to check my dietary preferences. The food was soulful and made with so much passion and made as per my requirements. I am not a foodie but a resort which serves fresh food as per your request definitely made my experience better. The feeling of eating home made fresh cherry jam with toast and sipping a cup of hot chai and looking into a lush green valley will always be etched in my memory.

The food at Sheikalmudi Bungalow will remind you that you are staying at a home away from home. I loved the english breakfast and the local btreakfast menu, some of the ingredients are homegrown and the others arrive fresh from Pollachi on a daily basis. The staff are extremely well trained to feed their guests with tasty food and pamper them spoilt! I was looking forward to each meal because the food was made with a lot of love and care.

What's the food like

I was pleasantly surprised with the phone call to check my dietary preferences. The food was soulful and made with so much passion and made as per my requirements. I am not a foodie but a resort which serves fresh food as per your request definitely made my experience better. The feeling of eating home made fresh cherry jam with toast and sipping a cup of hot chai and looking into a lush green valley will always be etched in my memory.

The staff provided excellent service which made my vacation more relaxing. I am happy I did not have to deal with untrained and clueless staff. I was told that the staff are carefully selected and trained. They have a vast knowledge about the local culture, wildlife and they are willing to accompanying you in the jungle treks and tea plantation walks, most often sharing stories on their experience growing up in the mighty Anamalai Hills.

Getting there

The rooms

The view from my room was lovely, I could sit there the whole day and stare into the endless green valley. Valparai as a destination was more than I expected. It did not feel extremely commercial.