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Green Magic Resort

Eco lodges and treehouses with views of the tropical green rainforest, in Kerala
Wayanad
Kerala
India

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Jungle Park Resorts & Green Magic Resort are set in the picturesque Fintser Hills of Vythiri, Wayanad and abounds with the green magic of Kerala.  Treehouses have been introduced to the prestigious eco resort 68 Km from Calicut City Kerala.  

Set in 500 acres of exquisite tropical green rainforest at an elevation of 4000 ft above sea level, the climatic conditions of Jungle Park provide year-round cool temperature (15 - 25 celcius) with its spice-rich fragrant, misty air. 

There are 4 treehouses and 8 eco lodges at Green Magic Resort, and there are more cottages and villas available at the Jungle Park Resorts in which its incorporated.  

The treehouses are erected with biodegradable materials used by tribal dwellers.  These huts with thatched roofs are built on live trees at the height of approximately 80 to 90 feet. Each Treehouse consist of one bedroom with attached bathroom, with running cold water facility, European style toilet with shower.  Each tree house has a 2 storey house and is lit softly using lanterns.

Access to the first treehouse, situated on the stream side near the jungle cottages, is by a water-counter weight lift.  Access to the second treehouse is by a rope bridge.  All treehouses command excellent tropical rain forest views. 

There are many activities available from trekking to a tribal village to elephant safari to visiting caves or waterfalls or wildlife reserves nearby.  On site there are hammocks, a volleyball court and games. 

Prices start in the eco lodge for 2 people including meals and jeep transfers around US$130 a night, whilst a treehouse stay starts around $240 a night.


Room Types:

  • Family Rooms (2 Adults / 2 Kids)
  • Double Ensuite

Budget:

  • Medium £85-£220


Nearest Airport: Calicut


Facilities:

  • Restaurant
  • Family friendly
  • Extra Activities
  • Dinner included
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tree house in kerala
hanging bridge
Categories:
Treehouses
Huts & Cabins
Rural Retreat


Reviews:
by C WESTERMAN
on November 12, 2015
This was to be one of the highlights to our recent trip to India - a stay in a treehouse in the tranquil hills of Wayanad.

What an utterly expensive disappointment. The quality of service was terrible and the standards were awful. Moreover, parts of the 'honeymoon package' we'd chosen never materialised. No welcome drinks, no surprise 'gift', the guided trekking to the waterfalls was a 30 second stroll to the bottom of the garden. Whilst the website offers activities in the local area, when we asked about these we were met with blank stares. There is nothing to do within walking distance of the resort. The manager was the only one there to speak English, but was rarely seen, and was completely uninterested in us and our stay. The resort was dirty, there was litter was everywhere.

The treehouse itself was novel, but very basic, more of a beach hut in a tree. There was no hot water, so on the first day we had to ask to use a bathroom of the main building. We asked for bucket hot water for the second day, it never arrived. No mosquito net was provided to keep away the bugs at night. The bed sheets were stained. Overall, it was very uncomfortable. The tree house felt unfinished, it needed a lot of improvement to justify the outrageous cost per night. The management claimed other tree houses nearby were lower, and more expensive, I imagine the quality and standard are superior. We stayed in 5* star resorts that cost less than this and provided far far more comfort. If Green Magic are insisting on selling this place as an eco-resort and not a luxury resort, they need to drop the price to match. I know staying in a treehouse is a novelty, but this novelty is not worth your time.

Do not waste your money at Green Magic, go elsewhere for a better experience.
  
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