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Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal

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Elephant Valley - Kodaikanal
(Ganesh Puram, Vilpatti, Kumpoor Vayal (po), Kodaikanal, 624 104, Tamilnadu, South India.)

About the property:

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 kms 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.

This land and the rivers we share with local people blessed with prestigious vegetal and animal species including: native birds, leopards, deer, bison and elephants. Its remoteness allowed it to escape the ravages of 'modern' chemical agriculture.

We are a team of individuals from different corners of the planet who share the aim of living in harmony with Nature, reviving forgotten traditions and customs and aspiring towards a more creative way of living we will be only too happy if you come and experience this adventure.

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.

Welcome to elephant valley!

Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal

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 Vathalagundu go up to Perumalmalai and take the Palani Road.After 2 km take a left tun to Ganesh Puram.

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.

From any of these rail heads, it will take you around 3 hours to reach elephant valley.

By Air: The nearest airport are Madurai and Coimbatore which is around 3 hours by car.

Ecolodge:

We have built our estate cottages according to our commitment to reduce the impact on environment, with more soul than luxury. Each of them is 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 cosy 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.
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal

Organic Farm :

Elephant valley is the place for a unique project, promoting the conservation of genuine traditional varieties of vegetables and cereals. These varieties contain a qualitative nutrient value, either in foster superior nutrient, content and taste.

Join the pleasure of gardening and discover an outstanding collection of vegetables of all colours, shapes and sizes. Our 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 - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal

Restaurant::

The Restaurant is near the cottages and tents. The dining area offers a panoramic view of the farm and the hills.

Most of the vegetables are coming from our organic farm.

Our menu gives a fusion between Indian & Continental cooking.... because we mainly use organic products for food preparation.

As we have a traditional earthen oven, we bake whole wheat breads and fantastic pizzas....

The restaurant is mainly reserved for our guests. However with 24 hours notice we can arrange lunch/dinner for visitors. We can give accommodation up to 20 people.

Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal
Elephant Valley - an eco farm hotel Kodaikanal