Set in the midst of captivating greenery and nestled under the never-ending blue expanse of the sky, Carmelia Haven is set in a plantation that houses a wide variety of spices & fruits - Cardamom, Pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon,Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Banana, Orange, Mangostene, Jackfruit, Rambuttan, Butter fruit, Litchi, Papaya, Rose apple & many more!
The resort has exotic rooms and cottages to suit different needs and moods. Laid out in different designs, they have a line-up of luxurious suites & rooms with landscaped backyard. Their tree houses and circular cottages are abodes of privacy combined with luxury and offer the most pristine view of natural beauty around.
Tree House: Guests with an adventurous turn of mind choose to stay in Erumadam - a tree top wood cabin with local interiors attached bathroom, surrounded by a balcony which offers a lovely scenic view. This is located in deep thick cardamom plantations.
Cave: Those who want to be all by themselves, stay in the Cave, an underground cellar where they can shut out the world.
Circular cottages: Circular Cottages with thatched roofs are set amidst the tea plantations and fruit trees. They are usually favoured by honeymoon couples.
Suite Rooms: Luxurious and well furnished rooms within the main building with landscaped backyards and drawing room.
Deluxe Cottages: The deluxe cottages are set among the cardamom, coffee and orange trees.
Now add a tinge of variety to your days at Carmelia Haven and enliven
the moments. Play a game of tennis or take a swim in the swimming pool.
Tread to the woods with our guide or warm upto the open air barbecue
with bonfire. Enjoy the culture shows, tribal dances or a gorgeous theme
dinner. Or just unleash your wildest fantasies and immerse yourself in
the wilderness.
Purchase spice and other goodies from a
shop inside the premises. Get a doctor's medical assistance in case of
an ailment and enjoy many more services as you
please at Carmelia Haven. Here days don't end. And you won't feel like
going back.
You become part of the plantation beauty and life. Get swept away!
Dining: Dine in the exquisite restaurant and have
multi-cuisine delicacies. Read books in our library in your leisure
moments or hold conference in the most exciting way in our exquisite
Conference Hall aptly named ''Nattukoottam" which can accommodate upto
300 people in theatre style.
Kolumban, a multi cuisine restaurant situated in the main building and an open restaurant with a typical plantation theme adds on to the resort.
Ayurveda: Undergo a treatment or experience massage therapy under the
supervision of skilled and experienced professionals in the fully
equipped Ayurveda centre. Abandon yourself to a rich spell of Ayurveda
at Carmelia Haven. Rejuvenate your body and mind.
Boating
This is a boat ride through the lakes of Periyar Tiger Reserve. The forests are rich in bird life and arboreal animals like giant squirrel and Nilgiri Langour. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar are sighted close to the edges of lake.
Elephant Ride
An adventure filled 2 hour or half day with the Elephants. One can feel, ride, play bathe & observe them in their natural habitat..
Bullock Cart Discoveries
They invite you to visit a village hidden in the valley behind the mountains of Periyar tiger reserve on a bullock cart. Learn about the culture and daily life of the natives.
Spice Plantation tour & Tea factory visit
An enriching journey to see and feel the King, Queen & the Prince of Spices through a guided spice plantation tour. Assistance to shop at spice market available along with the tour.
Kailasam
Jeep Safari, Plantation tour, Trekking, Boating, Fishing, Cardamom Factory Visit, Swimming Pool, Indoor & outdoor games, Children's Park etc.
Thekkady
Thekkady, the 'eastern gateway' to Kerala- God's own country, full of dense green vegetation, heady scents of spices, panoramic view, lakes, evergreen forests, herds of elephants and birds. This thick forest, interspersed with plantations makes Thekkady an ideal destination for nature lovers.Make a trip to Thekkady and have a pleasurable boat ride to the end of natural wilderness. Or, for a more adventurous stint, you can go enjoying day/night forest trekking.
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Nestled in the southern Western Ghats mountain ranges of peninsular India, Periyar Tiger Reserve is the oldest and largest Protected Areas of Kerala (777 sq. km.). Predominantly an evergreen biotype with great scenic beauty and rich assemblage of flora and fauna, Periyar epitomizes the opulent ecological and cultural diversity typical of tropical rain forests. Sabarimala the famous forest shrine of Lord Ayyappa, visited by around 5 million people annually, is situated on the western flank of the reserve.
Gavi & Parunthumpara
Gavi, a picturesque land is an off the track destination ideal for a wilderness retreat replete with trekking, birding, sholas, cascading waterfalls and cardamom plantations. Endangered species including the elephant, nilgiri thar, lion-tailed macaque are often sighted at the outskirts of Gavi. Parumthumpara is a beautiful destination with a panoramic view of the forest and plantation.
Chellarkovil
Four kms off Anakkara, the saddle of organic spice plantations on the Munnar-Kumily road, this sleepy wind-striken little village slopes to the farmland of Tamilnadu.The panoramic view and silver cascade add to the charm of the place. From its mountain top, one can enjoy the view of the plains below.
Ramakkalmedu
A mountain peak that can give you a bird's eye view of the western ghats and the plains of Tamilnadu. There is a tale that the lord 'Sree Rama' the Hindu mythological God had set his foot on this rock hence the name Ramakkalmedu (Rama-Kal-Medu). Also you can see the Kerala's biggest statue of 'Kuravan & Kurathi' the two historical characters of local community whose names were given to the rocks between which the Idukki dam was built.
Kailasam
Kailasam is an exceptionally beautiful property of Carmelia Haven, full of tea & Cardamom plantations. A boat ride in the lake here will throw up rare moments filled with fun and frolic. Nestled just 22km. away, Kailasam offers long strolls through plantations and a visit to our tea processing factory besides opportunities for mountain safaris, bird watching and trekking. Also, you get to see how Cardamom is smoked in our Cardamom smoke-house here. A plantation that stretches over acres of terrain land and vast forest areas will gift you with unforgettable memories. Spend a while fishing in the lake and take the catch to our chef for a sumptuous delicacy.
Idukki Archdam
Situated 32 kms from Carmelia is the rugged terrain called Idukki which means 'narrow gorge'. The Periyar River, gushes through this place to the west. On either side of the river, creating the gorge are mighty hills Kuravan & Kurathy. The Bridge in the gorge is the magnificent Idukki Arch Dam, set against densely wooded hills and valleys studded with rushing streams.
Calvary Mount
The gold spot of high range 'calvary mount' is situated 34 kms from Carmelia towards Idukki. The view of Idukki dam water reservoir from the top is mind boggling. The forest department is conducting trekking through the wilderness of the forest.It is also a pilgrimage centre and thus the name 'calvary mount'.