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The tree houses of the Kerala is a truly amazing place to stay. Kerala is fast becoming popular for its tree houses besides the beaches, wildlife and hill stations. You can stay in wooden lodges high up on trees in the forests of Kerala on your Kerala tours. The tree houses of Kerala seek to bring guests closer to the natural environment of Kerala. Live up in the tree houses of Kerala, wake up to the sound of birds, look out of your window and see the spreading branches, ride up and down in a cane lift, balance on rope bridges, and have a memorable holiday in the tree houses in Kerala.
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The eco-friendly locally available raw materials are used in the construction of the treehouses such as coir mats, bamboo poles, hay straws, trees used as pillar etc. Treehouses are basically modified versions of Erumadam, which were usually used by the tribals to protect themselves from the attacks of the wild animals. The tree houses in Kerala are usually placed in the rain forests surrounded by the plantations of tea, coffee, cardamom and pepper. Indigenous techniques, skills and expertise of local tribal craftsmen are used for the construction and maintenance of these tree houses.
Access to the Tree House (between 20 to 80 feets above from the ground level) by an indigenous cane lift is worked by a unique counter weight of water. Under the shadow of the verdant forest amidst the fragrance of a thousand scents where time moves according to the ancient rhythms. Tree house stay will be definitely a very rare experience to the tourist.
A large cane baskets acts as the elevator to take you to the top. The technique is through the combination of pulleys and counter weight of water without the use of electricity and with minimum noise. The tree house can be accessed by the suspension bridge connecting the two trees. All the tree houses in Kerala are equipped with the modern features like beds, bathrooms with flushable toilets, washbasins with running water and shower. There is also a sit-outs or carpeted balconies where you can sit and relish the beauty of the surroundings in the lap of nature.
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Tree houses are incorporated with all the facilities you are getting in your home. In effect, you are receiving a wonderful home without much disturbing the nature. You are consuming the less from nature for such a homestay. A complete home and homestays over 80 feet height, with all natural and fresh air and water. This homestay will simply renovate you entirely because you are experiencing a homestay, which is entirely better than your home in the tranquil beauty of nature. There is no facility of television, music system and other electronic devices in the tree houses thus making the entire arrangement eco-friendly. The only noise is that of the chirping of the birds, swaying of the trees and rustle of the grass, which would sound like music to the ears. The lighting is provided by the hurricane lamps and kerosene oil.
Stay at the tree houses in Kerala is a unique experience and is welcome change from the usual stay in concrete and cement hotels. One can get really close to the nature and can have a picturesque view of the entire scenery from the top.
You can select your tree house based on their location and monetary considerations. Wayanad in North Kerala, Idukki in south Kerala and Munnar in central Kerala presently offer this unique experience. Idukki is easily accessible from Kottayam or Thekkady and Munnar from Kochi
Wayanad
How to Reach - Wayanad
By Air
The nearest airport is Calicut (Kozhikode) Airport is away from is 02 Hours travel.
The nearest International Airport is Kochi (Cochin) and the travel time is
By Rail
The nearest Railway Station is Calicut (Kozhikode) Railway Station (02 Hrs) ELSE the Major Station is Shoranur (04 Hrs).
By Road
Well connected by roads from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty (175 km from Kalpetta) and Mysore (140 km from Kalpetta).
Topography
North Latitude :11° 27' - 15° 58'
East Longitude : 75° 47' - 70° 27'
Climate
Mean Minimum :18° C
Mean Maximum : 29° C
Rainfall
Average rain fall : 300 mm. (per year)
Flora in wayanad
The flora of Wayanad are characteristic of the Western Ghats and the plantation crops grown in the cool climate. A major portion of the district is covered by coffee. Trees of the wild type like rose-wood, anjili (Artocarpus), mullumurikku (Erthrina), several species of caussia and many other nondescript varieties are still preserved here and there, to give shade to the coffee plants. These trees give a semblance of wilderness to the landscape of Wayanad, In a majority of coffee plantations, the age-old species are replaced by the silver-oak which is suited to the cold climate. This tree grows quickly and its cultivation is widespread among coffee plantations for shade and for giving support to pepper. It is used for the plywood industry and thus is economical to the farmers. Eucalyptus grandis, a shorter variety of eucalyptus, whose fragrant smell suffuses the very air around it, is cultivated on a large scale in certain parts of the district. Eucalyptus oil is extracted on commercial basis from its leaves. Of the 20,864 hectares of reserve forest, the major portion is teak plantation. Arecanut palms and jack trees also grown here. Tea is grown as an industry in large estates.
Fauna in wayanad
One can still see the bonnet monkeys, loris, mongooses, jungle cats, squirrels, jackals, hares, etc. in the limited forest areas. Elephant, bear and other wild animals from the neighbouring wild life sanctuaries of Karnadaka and Tamil Nadu, stray into the Begur forest range and the forests around Muthanga, which is 20 kilometres away from the town of Sulthan Bathery.
Idukki
How To Rach Idukki
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Cochin 132 km away.
By Road
Idukki can be reached by mortable roads from most parts of Kerala.
Climate
Mean Minimum : 22.5°C
Mean Maximum : 37.5°C
Rainfall
Average rainfall : 2200 mm
Flora in Idukki
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is not only home to some of the rare wildlife and bird species but also to flora. You will find Tropical Dense Evergreen Forests, Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests, Tropical Leaf Shedding Forest and Tropical Meadows in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary. You will find Akil, Bhadraksham, Chanbdanavemp, Cheeni, Grass, Ilavu, Kadukka, Konna, Kuntherekka Pine, Maravuri, Maruthu, Mila, Neli, Pali, Pizha, Poomaruthu, Punnappa, Rosewood, Unnam, Teak, Thanni, Vayana, Vediplavu, Venga, Venthek, Vetty and White Pine. Spend the vacation at Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary surrounded by flora in close contact with nature.
Fauna in Idukki
Reptiles - Elephant, Deer , Bear, Leopard Tiger, Wild Pig Etc.
Mammals - Cobra, Viper, Python, Rat Snake, Etc.
Reptiles - Hornbill, Kingfisher, Woodpecker.
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