Vythiri Tea Valley

We asked for a bonfire near our dome and the staff arranged it for us. They were cooperative, and you can see the effort that went into creating this place. The domes sit among tea plantations with stunning mountain views. It was definitely worth what we paid, and I’d highly recommend staying here. A must-stay in Wayanad.

There’s about a 1KM off-road drive by jeep to get there, so that’s good to know in advance. There’s no full-time restaurant, and food is available only at certain times, so packing snacks is a good idea. I’d also bring insect repellent during monsoon season. The setting is a real nature retreat, with a 360-degree view: tea estates on one side, Banasura Sagar backwaters on another, and sunsets behind the mountains.

The setting among the tea plantations was beautiful, and celebrating my wife’s birthday there made our trip feel even more special. The owner was friendly and knew Kannada, which helped us feel at ease, while caretaker Narendra made sure we had what we needed. Getting to the resort was an adventure. The drive from Bangalore by road took us through Bandipur National Park, with lovely nature along the way. The final road climbed through steep mountains and tea plantations, so staff brought us up in a Thar 4x4 because our Nexon would have struggled. That off-road ride was exciting on its own. We also had to use a rope to reach the resort area, which made the arrival even more unusual. We had a wonderful time.

A really unusual trip up to the resort. We left our car in a safe parking area, then their Thar took us along a proper off-road route. The rooms are luxury glamp style, and they serve food right there. Great experience, good job team.