Kurumba Village Resort In Nilgiri Hills
Embraced in the enchanting beauty of Nilgiris, the Kurumba Village Resort in Nilgiri Hills is a mother of leisure and comfort bearing the modernistic setting in the lap of traditional and cultural environment. Set amidst the English background, Kurumba has attracted tourists from colonial times. Named after the one of the primary tribes of nilgiri, Kuruma or Kurumba, it has retained its traditional ethos and hospitality in the form of "Atithi Devo Bhava". The resort can be described in a Shakespearean sonnet or a Wordsworth "Prelude". The only nature it recognizes is the temperament of the guests and the vast stretch of sholas and pristine rivers and rivulets.
Location of the resort:
The dream village is situated between Ooty and Mettuppalayam in the proximity of Burlier village. Set amidst the rustic rocks of laterite and Bauxite oars, the valley is flooded with the alternate patches of sholas and pine trees.
Climate fluctuations and rains:
The ideal altitude offers a moderate climate sufficing the lovers of cold and hot seasons. The effect of North east monsoon and South West monsoon is least felt in this region. The monsoons can be felt under the skin if you are monsoon lovers. The chills can be pacified with the warmth and coziness of the resort's rooms.
Type of accommodation:
- Kurumba cottages:
These are decorated and styled in keeping with the taste and traditionalism of Kurumba tribe. Decorated with the areca-nut wood, the railing is ornamented with a woody look. The roofs are pyramid shaped and beds are king size. Exclusive balcony with individual room is the chief feature of Kurumba which opens in the forest area and panorama of nilgiris. The resort suits the earthy qualities of the native tribe with the color of yellow and brown.
- Kurumba Suites:
These are double storied structures with the dressing rooms in the ground floor and the bed rooms in the upper floors. The large French windows touching the ceiling are the openings into a naturally drawn new world.
The food is a multi-cuisine, served in recommendation of expert chefs, satiating the epicurean desire of sojourners. The dining hall encompasses a vista of well flooded trees and mountain slopes.
Accessibility:
To experience the grace and charm of the Blue Mountains, Kurumba is a home away from home. Far from the maddening crowd, the resort can be easily reached with the aid of a joy ride in the crown of nilgiri transport: The blue Mountain or Nilgiri Express. The romanticism of the weather can be experienced in a 12 km walk or ride from Coonoor. The resort is easily reachable by air from all the major airports till Coimbatore.
The Kurumba staff is responsible for the easy ride of guest to the nearby destinations like Ooty, Coonoor and for other outdoor activities under certain conditions.