Vythiri Resort

4-star rainforest resort in Kerala's Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Accommodations

Vythiri Resort offers unique treehouses and stilted cottages built directly into the forest canopy. Select villas include temperature-controlled private pools overlooking a serene stream. All rooms come with spacious balconies, Jacuzzis, and are spread across 61 hectares of rainforest.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, Thinna, serves Indian, Continental, and local Kerala cuisines. Guests cross a hanging rope bridge to reach the dining area, which overlooks a natural stream and waterfall. The coffee shop offers local flavors, and live violin performances accompany dinner on weekends.

Wellness & Activities

The spa offers a full range of Ayurvedic treatments based on traditional Kerala methods, with a doctor available for consultations. Guests can use the sauna, fitness centre, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guided nature treks led by in-house naturalists like Renjith and Avinash take visitors into the rainforest for bird watching, waterfall visits, and treehouse exploration.

Family & Recreation

Children have access to a playground, indoor play area with board games, and outdoor sports turf for football and cricket. The resort provides badminton equipment, table tennis, billiards, and a separate kids' pool. Evening entertainment includes campfires, live music, and occasional magic shows.

Location & Surroundings

Vythiri Resort Wayanad sits inside the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in endemic flora and fauna. Nearby attractions include Pookot Lake (5 km), Soojipara Waterfalls, and Edakkal Caves (45 km). The property itself contains a natural waterfall and stream, with a rope bridge connecting the cottages to the main amenities.

• Location: Inside Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO), 5 km from Pookot Lake
• Rooms: Treehouses, stilted cottages, villas with private temperature-controlled pools
• Dining: Thinna restaurant - Indian, Continental & local Kerala cuisines
• Wellness: Ayurvedic spa with doctor consultation, sauna, fitness centre
• Activities: Guided nature treks, bird watching, waterfall visits, live music nightly
• Ideal for: Couples, families, nature and wellness travelers