Accommodation : Estate cottages 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. 

Activities 

• Nature walk through the reserve following the trails and observe the amazing biodiversity. If you are lucky you may spot elephants, bison, leopards and a host of other wildlife. 

• Bird Watching: More than a hundred species of birds like the majestic Black Eagle or the melodious Malabar Whistler. 

• Experience the thrill of discovering wild orchids, ageless palms and the protected Shola forests.

• Enjoy the river and its natural pools leading to spectacular waterfalls

• Horse Riding.

What to bring to elephant valley

• Torches, Long trousers, long sleeve shirts,

• Sweater or jacket for cool evenings, preferably earthen colours.

• Several changes of socks, rain gear, umbrella or raincoat.

• Hats, sandals, trekking shoes or boots. Binoculars for the wildlife lovers.