Koottickal in Mundakayam Valley
Location 20 minutes drive from Evergreen Estate bungalow to the hills streaching to the west
Set on a mild hill in the midst of five acres of primodial splendour, the bungalow is built in a style that is the common functional houses traditional to kerala, seen on many estates opened by the native planters in the 1920s. Steeply piched tiled roofs to a spreading layout of rooms and Verandas with teak panelled ceiling and thick walls of fine masonary. The timbered and thick walled structure is rimmed with broad ledges were you can enjoy great views The deep valley below plunge into a stream which roars in the monsoons. Just enjoy the Rain drench the whole valley and make you slip into a laid back mood and enjoy the destination The trees and plants fringing the compound which over grow on to the thich compound wall built unobtusivly will hold you in a rare experience of being in a plantation of the native planters.
The gracious verandhas on wooden pillars and the usage of many windows gives an airy feel to home as we enjoy a book or a cup of hot vegetable Soup which is a speciality of the house,after a dip in the natural swimming pool getting filled with gravity flowing water from the up hill stream., it is a unique experience with great privacy...... besides the garden where you can enjoy a lot of time under the sun.
History
Plapally estate is believed to have been cleared by the 1910 on a land purched from the Poonjar chiefs K.V. Kurian Pottamkulam (my Great Grand Father) with the support of a group of local farming community from the neighbouring plains of Eratupettah opened up and planted some parts of it with pepper and Tea ,and tropical crops. The first works on the bungalow is said to have done in 1929 by him and completed by his son K K Varkey on his demise in 1932. The buiding is under the heritage list of properties under Diamond homestay category with eco friendly rating in Eco Kerala Scheme.
The tree house on a mango tree is a an ideal place to enjoy the cool breeze and the vistas around.
The drive through the surrounding windy roads offer views of lush green plantations, forests, Tribal settlements, riveulets, teak plantations which can be done any time of the day. l There is an ancient tribal temple called Surakkattu Sastha Temple, which is tucked in valley isolated just along the estate boundary built by the Hill arayan’s trides in the 17Th century. The Graveyard of J.J. Murphy is along the way to the bungalow, further down is the Kutikul Estate for the rubber enthusiasts to have look into its processing and the Thalumkal Temple. For serious trekkers the Muthukora peak can be a day out on to the hills.
Accomodation
Three bedrooms offered are comfortable and spacious having perod furniture and fittings with modern Bathrooms
Food services
The food is a combination of dishes from the traditional cooking adopted from the Local Christian specialities and we offer barbecues on request. Tradiational Kerala Meal with 21 curries on Bananan leaf is also an experience to cherish.
Food and beverages can be served at the verandahs according to the convenience of the guest.
Tariff
ROOMS OFFERED – THREE NON AC DOUBLE
Tariff - Rs 5000/- on All meal plan for 2 persons.
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