Tree House @ Munnar, Kerala: Our Experience
A couple of months ago, we wanted to go to a themed tour, preferably somewhere near. After some research, we decided on Tree House & Boat House packaged tour offered by Sree’s Tours & Travels, Kerala.
First, they arranged our stay at a Tree House in Nature Zone Resorts, Munnar, India. This post is about our Tree House experience.
This is the Treehouse where we stayed. The resort was a few K.M. away from Munnar and we had to travel in their jeep for about 30 minutes on ‘rough’ roads, to reach there.
We were not sure what to expect in a ‘treehouse’ as our research showed few treehouses inside jungles on which one had to climb using a ladder or rope. Fortunately, these tree houses had wooden steps or pathways. However, this pathway was slippery during rains. 
This is how the treehouse looks from below. Don’t you think it’s a challenging construction, with just ropes and wood? No wonder they charge good money for staying in this – they need to maintain it also! Packaged tour operators may offer you better rates than booking directly – that’s what happened with us. Be sure to check both options.
This was one of our neighboring treehouses. The treehouses have electric connections – so they come with lights, water heater, mosquito repellent, tea kettle, etc. There is no fan inside – it it not required because of the extreme cold temperature of the hills of Munnar. One air heater might have been useful, at least for me – as I cannot stand too much of cold!
The net over the bed has been arranged nicely, don’t you think? The net is required because insects are frequent guests, perhaps due to the location. One stick insect that came in was as long as a long-ruler! There are abundant birds around the area and they keep chirping. The room service was good – we got our tea/milk refills even when it was raining.
The view from the balcony was excellent. I am not showing it here because it’s similar to the last photo shown below. I guess since treehouses need to built around a tree, the trunk passes right through the room. Here is a photo of the trunk from inside the room –
Overall, we were happy with our stay in Nature Zone treehouse. Their food, service and campfire were great. They had some activities and games, but because of constant rains we were not able to explore those.
This pathway from our room to the reception/restaurant will always be memorable to us, especially during the nights. Sometimes, during light rain, and we had to walk carefully to avoid slipping/falling! Also, the insects were making a lot of noise along the route and we were nervous about an insect attack! We loved the mystery element added by this long sloping pathway 🙂
Destination Infinity
Very interesting! We stayed in an old Tea estate bungalow. We should have tried this! Maybe next time! Lovely photographs! It will stay in your memories always!
Yes, this trip – being the first one, will stay in our memories – I guess 🙂
Destination Infinity
Interesting. Never stayed in a tree house yet. Will experience this some day.
It’s different 🙂
Destination Infinity
Tree house looks lovely…
Doesn’t it? 🙂
Destination Infinity
Nice experience you’ve had (especially the path), I have to try it out sometime!
Yes, you should try. Recommended.
Destination Infinity
Rajesh,
We’ve been thinking about the treehouse since you first posted about it earlier this year. We’re visiting Chennai, Madurai and Kochi soon and hoped it might be something we could experience. (We’ll be visiting from Maine in the USA). Thanks for this additional post, very interesting.
Actually we went to Kochi from Chennai and from there the above-mentioned Srees Tours arranged the packaged tour in a cab. You can also look at booking the trip with them if you want to – they are fine.
Destination Infinity
I have seen the construction of tree houses in discovery and first time I saw a woodhouse was at Chunnambar Boat house in Pondicherry, where one has to climb only by knotted rope and rope ladder. But really good to see a ramp leading to the woodhouse here, even though I could not dream of staying at tree house due to impossible or difficult to reach. I am glad I was able to stay at woodhouse at my uncle’s property in Thandikudi.
The resort you stayed looks wonderful and pleasant and nice capture from in and out of the tree house. Glad you enjoyed the visit. I have a plan to visit Munnar in coming months 🙂
If you visit Munnar, staying in a treehouse is a good option. Do consider.
Destination Infinity
Looks so cozy. We had stayed at a tree house in Katrain inside an app,e orchard and absolutely loved it!
Good to know! 🙂
Destination Infinity
I have always wanted to stay in a tree house. I have stayed in wooden cabins in the mountains, but this will a different experience than that!
I hope to visit Kerala in near future.
Yes, Kerala is a great place to visit. Don’t miss 🙂
Destination Infinity
Wow! Looks lovely, but I would be a bit hesitant with my kids and that slippery ramp. The room is beautiful though!
The slippery ramp is not that big an issue. You just need to walk carefully holding the rope and another person on the side in order not to trip! 🙂
Destination Infinity
tree house stay in munnar is a amazing experiance. i stayed in nature zone munnar