A lantern-lit stone pathway winding through misty forest at dusk
The forest is older than the cottages. Walk into it slowly.

Forest Trails

Duration20 minutes (short loop) or about an hour (long loop)
CostComplimentary

Two informal trails through a managed hill forest of eucalyptus, silver oak, cardamom, and pepper — a working Western Ghats ecosystem rather than wilderness. The shorter trail is about 20 minutes return, through cardamom to a valley-view clearing. The longer loop is about an hour, crossing a small stream to an old stone wall. Mostly flat, no technical difficulty; the longer trail may close in heavy monsoon.

What's included
Hand-drawn trail map at the front desk
Walking sticks provided
First walk usually accompanied by a family member
Self-guided walks afterward
Naturalist-led walks with a day's notice

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