Overlooking the salubrious surroundings of the Anayirangal Lake, the luxury hotel Fort Munnar offers a breathtaking panorama of gentle slopes and sheer drops and a spectacular view of the coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. The hotel is conceived under the concept of eco-friendly holidaying. Fort Munnar with its colonial architecture blends with nature, surrounded by enormous trees, enchanting hills and foliage. The forests surrounding Fort Munnar are home to exotic spices that have been reaching all parts of the world from time immemorial.
Fort Munnar is the premier resort in Munnar, a hill station at 5000 ft at 140 km from Kochi (Kerala, India).
Overlooks the Anayirangal Lake and the Tea, Coffee and cardamom plantations.
Stonehenge: The activity room with discotheque indoor games and library.
Green Leaves:
A modern Ayurveda Ashramom with all traditional facilities offering Ayurvedic Rejuvenation therapies.
Royal Dine: The multi-cuisine restaurant with a flair for the nouvelle cuisine over looking the misty mountains.
Children's Park Area: An adventure jungle park with a tree house and out door play equipments for children, spread over an ace of land.
Adventure Activities:
Jungle lake safari, Trekking, Soft Trekking, Rock Climbing Camping in the tent, River crossing, Para gliding training plantation safari, Dingy fishing etc.
Optional Activities: Tea factory / Estate visit, Tribal Village visit, Cardamom factory / Estate Visit.
18 Km from Munnar town, situated 6000 ft. above sea-level and 150 Km from Cochin.
Built in the style of a colonial fort with 26 Deluxe rooms and 4 suites
Royal Court & Regale Court: The well equipped conference halls.
Gymnasium: With all latest fitness equipments including multigyum & treadmill.
Yoga Court:
A place for meditation & yoga at the peak of the hotel very close to the skies along with the clouds.
Coffee Caze: The 24 hour coffee shop overlooking the Anayirangal Lake.
Star Gaze Gallery:
The roof top gallery for Star Gaze.
Sight Seeing Options:
Thekkady, Mattupetty, Kundala, Echo point, Raja Malai, Top Station, Eravikulam National Park etc.
Facilities:
Travel Desk, Television, In house movies & Internet Connection in all rooms, Safe lockers, Foreign Exchange Counter.
A well laid out modern Swimming Pool.
Only 25 minutes drive from Nedumbassery International Airport, and 10 Km from Cochin City.
It is enroute to Munnar, Thekkady, Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Alleppey, Kumarakom & Calicut.
3.5 acres property with 13 AC Cottages and a Century old Heritage ancestral Tharavadu 'Farm House', with 3 AC rooms.
Only resort to provide Ayurveda Rejuvenation Therapy based on Kalari method.
Has 45 seated AC Luxury boat with a dance floor and sun bath deck, microwave oven, deep freezer, toilet provides Backwater & Harbour cruise, with sight seeing of various places of interest in Kochi.
40 HP Speed boat.
Open air theatre with cultural show - Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, Mohiniyattom etc.
Country boat fishing in the backwaters.
Open air Restaurant with traditional Kerala Cuisine, apart from Chinese & Continental.
Service: 24 hours room service, E-mail, in-house laundry, Travel Desk, Indoor Games & outdoor games.
Rooms and Amenities
Overlooking the salubrious surroundings of the Anayirangal Lake, the luxury hotel Fort Munnar offers a breathtaking panorama of gentle slopes and sheer drops and a spectacular view of the coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. The hotel is conceived under the concept of eco-friendly holidaying. Fort Munnar with its colonial architecture blends with nature, surrounded by enormous trees, enchanting hills and foliage. The forests surrounding Fort Munnar are home to exotic spices that have been reaching all parts of the world from time immemorial.
Munnar, the erstwhile 'Summer capital of the British', has become the most sought after holiday destination in South India. It is the luxuriant gift of nature to the Western Ghats, the eastern border of Kerala, 5000ft above sea level. Dense forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and major cash crop plantations cover most of this region. Munnar abounds in animals like elephants and Nilgiri Tahrs and rich biodiversity teeming with flora and fauna. Among the exotic flora found in the forests here is the "Neela Kurinji" . This flower which bathes the hills in blue every 12 years, will bloom in 2006 and then in 2018.
Accommodation
The hotel has 26 deluxe rooms and 4 suites. The multi-cuisine restaurant, the conference and convention halls and the activity centre will make your stay pleasant and purposeful, whether it is business or pleasure. Royal Court is a well equipped conference room, reminiscent of an ancient durbar hall. This hall which overlooks the misty mountains has a capacity for 150 persons. Regale Court, the mini Conference hall with a capacity for 75 persons overlooks the Anayirangal Lake and is an ideal cosy corner to celebrate get-togethers and parties.
Wall to wall granite and wooden flooring, scientifically designed furniture, C.C. T.V. with satellite channels, attached bath with tubs, 24 hours hot and cold running water, refrigerator, Internet connection, telephone with STD/ISD direct dialing etc. are some of the facilities offered by Fort Munnar. A richly laid lobby welcomes the guests at Fort Munnar and the well experienced and cordial staff ensures their comfortable stay. An efficient Tour desk organizes adventurous treks and sight-seeing and guides you in making holiday plans in Munnar. The activity room Stonehenge provides gymnasium with modern equipments including multi gym and treadmill
Other Facilities
Rajmalai 15 km from Munnar. The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr.
Eravikulam National Park 15 km from Munnar. This is a 97 sq. km park situated in the Devikulam Taluk. Anaimudi peak, the highest mountain peak in South India is situated in the Southern region of the park.
Devikulam 7 km from Munnar. It is a hill-station lake town and is a major tourist attraction.
Marayoor 36 km from Munnar. It is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The place has left glimpses of the ancient caves (muniyaras). Thoovanam Waterfalls is situated near Marayoor.
Mattupetty Dam 13 km from Munnar. It has an Indo-Swiss Livestock project and has rose gardens. It has boating facilities too. The famous Echo point is very near and offers beautiful picnic spots.
Kundalay Dam 20 km from Munnar. Is on the way to Top station. The Golf course of Tata Tea is located here.
Chinnar wildlife sanctuary 60 km from Munnar. Has elephants, guars, deer, sambars, langurs and the endangered grizzled giant squirrel.
Thekkady 90 km from Munnar. Sight-seeing by boat and trekking is very exciting. Otters and elephants are commonly seen here.
CheckIn-CheckOut
Check-In: 12:00
Check-Out: 10:00
Features
Feature Detail
Number of Rooms 26 dlx and 4 suites
Restaurant Yes
Bar Yes
Coffee Shop Yes
Room Service Yes
Internet Connection Yes
Business Center
Gym Yes
Swimming Pool
24 hour front desk Yes
Color TV/Cable Yes
Travel Desk Yes
Number of floors
Elevators
Locker / Safety Deposit Box Yes
Heating Yes
Luggage Storage Yes
Restaurant Details
Coffee Caza - the 24-hour coffee shop of Fort Munnar overlooks the Anayirangal Lake and the splendid valleys silhouetted by the moving clouds. A delightful place to sip your morning tea. Royal Dine - the multi-cuisine restaurant serves savory meals in Indian, Chinese and Continental style. This restaurant has a colonial decor and a flair for novel cuisine. There is also a Dew Drops - The roof -top restaurant fills you with a magical sensation of floating in the midst of surrounding valleys, mountains and lake.
Dewdrops, rooftop restaurant with stargaze gallery and a Ayurveda Centre,
Location
How to Reach
Cochin International Airport 130 km
Kochi 150 km
Madurai 140 km
Coimbatore 200 km
Thekkady 90 km
Munnar 22 km
Kodaikanal 120 km
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Tariff
Valid
from
01st October 2007
to
30th
September 2008
except for the Peak Period
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Room
Type
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INR
|
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Executive
Room
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Rs.5000
|
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Lake View
Room
|
Rs.6000
|
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Executive
Suite
|
Rs.7500
|
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Royal
Suite
|
Rs.10000
|
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Extra
Person (Above 5 years)
|
Rs.500
|
Peak Period Rates
5th NOV 2007
TO
20th
NOV 2007
AND 20th DEC 2005 TO
10th JAN 2008
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Room
Type
|
INR
|
|
Executive
Room
|
Rs.6000
|
|
Lake View
Room
|
Rs.7000
|
|
Executive
Suite
|
Rs.8500
|
|
Royal
Suite
|
Rs.11000
|
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Extra
Person (Above 5 years)
|
Rs.750
|
Breakfast -
Rs 150 Lunch / Dinner - Rs
350
Luxury Tax - 15% Sales Tax - 12.5%
Service Charge 10% applicable on food Festive supplements applicable
Check in : 12 Noon Check out : 10 a.m.
Packages
02 Nights / 03 Days Low Season Package
Validity (
16/06/2007
To
30/09/2007
)
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Package
Type
|
Package
Cost
|
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Executive Room
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Rs.8333
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Package
Includes
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· Complimentary entry to fitness centre.
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· Welcome
drink on arrival.
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· Accommodation in executive room
for 2 adults 2 children below 5 yrs(without extra bed)
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· 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch or 2 Dinner
within a food credit of Rs.750 per room per day(Cannot be carried over to
next day)
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· Sightseeing assistance.
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· Free
use of activity centre and free use of cycle for one hour.
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Notes:
# Inclusive of all taxes. #
Extra Person above 5yrs Rs.775/- per person per day with food credit of Rs.375
per day(Cannot be carried over to next day)
2 Nights / 3 Days Low Season Package
Validity (
16/6/2007
To
30/9/2007
)
|
Package
Type
|
Package
Cost
|
|
Executive Room
|
Rs.7333
|
Package
Includes
|
· Free
use of activity centre and free use of cycle for one hour.
|
|
· Complimentary entry to fitness centre.
|
|
· 2
Breakfast within a food credit of Rs.250 per room per day(cannot be carried
over to next day).
|
|
· Welcome
drink on arrival.
|
|
· Sightseeing assistance.
|
Notes:
# Inclusive of all taxes. #
Extra Person above 5yrs Rs.550/- per person per day with food credit of Rs.125
per day(Cannot be carried over to next day)