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The Winter Field resort is without doubt,
one of the South India's unique holiday destinations. Simple, elite and
homely. The resort is located in one of the world's last un-spoilt
frontiers, Thekkady. South India- an ancient land with a lot of
interesting cultures and practices. When you are here, you will
understand that in designing this resort, our architect was exploring
the relationship between nature and man.
The resort is conceived and developed as a
Heritage Property to bring to life the age-old traditional architectural
splendor of the region with its typical timber houses and ‘Nalukettus’
with tiled roofing, which allow for living in communion with all the
elements of Nature. The courtyard within the ‘Nalukettu’ in its center,
around which the four wings of the house were built in timber, bring in
the air, sunlight and the rain water right into the house making the
inhabitants live in tune with Mother Nature.
The traditional Kerala Architecture and
the craft in wood in every corner of the resort establish the cultural
identity of the place.
The resort is decorated with carved wooden
ceilings, curved and slatted shuttered windows, intricate interlocking
beams for the roof, sculpted door panels and pagoda like tiled roofs.
Intricate carvings and murals, and exquisite wall paintings reflect the
prolific talent of the sculptors and painters of the olden times.
‘Nalukettu’ The wooden columns and
railings in the verandah Most prominent feature in Kerala’s architecture
is its gabled roofs and all wood constructions. The skillful choice of
timber, accurate joinery, artful assembly and delicate carving of wood
work for columns, walls and roofs frames are the unique characteristics
of traditional Kerala architecture. The most remarkable emblem of
traditional architecture is the ‘Nalukettu’, the ancestral homes of
feudal joint families known as ‘Tharavadu’. The Nalukettu is the
traditional style of architecture of Kerala, wherein a house has a
quadrangle in the centre.
Room with modern Amenities
Apart from a cozy ambience and a
captivating view of the natural beauty, the room offer modern amenities
such as internet access, safes, TV with satellite channels.
The elegant bedroom boasts a king-size bed
with exquisite linen. The large bathroom includes an old-fashioned claw
foot tub surrounded by a lace curtain; a second half-bath accommodates
guest.
Services
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Bamboo Rafting - This is a dawn
to dusk range hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest
forest tracks of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Starting at 8 am from the boat
landing, a mosaic of habitats will be traversed before the party gets
into rafts made of bamboos. This is the best way to see the stunning
environment That this region has to offer. We at Winterfield have
arranged safe bamboo rafting in the Periyar waters.
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Green Mansion - Gavi, a
picturesque land is on of the Off-The-track destinations ideal
wilderness retreat replate with trekking, birding canoeing and
facilities for boarding. There are Hills & Valleys, Tropical Forests,
sprawling grasslands, waterfalls, cardamom plantations, spices
lion-tailed macaque are often sighted at the outskirts of Gavi.
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Trekking - Trekking in Thekkady
is one of the famous adventure sports awaiting the trekking
enthusiasts. The mountain ranges of South India offer breathtaking,
enthralling trekking routes. In the vast amphitheatre of the mighty
hills and forests, there are limitless possibilities for trekking
tours.
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Elephant Safari - An elephant
back safari is not just a ride on the largest animal , it’s an
unforgettable experience where clients get to interact with the
elephants as well as enjoy a ride through wilderness areas and
beautiful riverine scenery. Elephant back safaris in Winterfield are
one of the newest and most thrilling safari experiences in Thekkady.
These safaris not only make it possible to view wildlife from the back
of an elephant, but perhaps more importantly, provide the unique
opportunity to share a day in the life of the elephant.
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Plantation Tour - Winterfield is
located in the finest biking terrains in the world. Among the slopes,
valleys and the tea plantations are tracks and trails that will lure
any mountain biker. Winterfield tours range from lush tea estates to
caves, rain forests, ancient temples , reservoirs etc. An exciting
mixture of tea estate tracks and scenic dirt roads. Traveling by bike
you get to see the best of the country, visiting little known areas,
as well as the principal cultural sites.
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Nature Walk - Different nature
trails traversing diverse habitats form the trekking routes, generally
4 to 5 km. in length. This is an interpretive programme offering
excellent opportunity to watch birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
The trails often pass through evergreen and moist deciduous forests
interspersed with marshy grasslands.
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Ramakalmedu - Rolling green hills
and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu and enchanting retreat.
The hill top also offers a panoramic view of the picturesque villages
of Bodi and Cumbum on the eastern slope of the Western Ghats. Which is
situated 16km from Nedumkandam on Thekkady-Munnar road. The Place is
accessiable 45 km from Idukki, 40km from Thekkady and 75 km from
Munnar.
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