Marutham Village Resort, Tamil Nadu

 One of the most unique resorts in the state of Tamil Nadu is the Marutham Village Resort. As the name suggests, it is predominantly a village lifestyle for the guests to go back in time when life was simpler and more relaxing. It provides all village attractions like a paddy farm, a lake nearby, jungle trails, cattle shed along with village - related activities that include taking part in farming activities, milking and tending to the cattle, baths in pump sets, cycling, nature walks, watching the sunrise among many more traditional ones such as authentic Tamil food cooking classes, learning to make traditional sweets or just going for Bullock cart rides, playing in the games section with the kids. 

The architecture of the resort is Chettinad  with iron and wood pillars, huge central open courtyards, spacious rooms with intricate glass lights, broad halls, ceramic tiles complete with an old world charm that takes the guest to the times gone by. However,all modern day creature comforts and amenities are available thereby making the resort an amalgamation of the best of both worlds. 

Here are more details regarding the same.

Distance from -

Chennai International Airport - 52 kms

Chengalpattu Junction - 22 kms

Mamallapuram - 6 kms

Mahabalipuram Bus stop - 6.3 kms

Amenities - 24 / 7 security system, free Wi-Fi, Luggage storage, front desk, room service, housekeeping, ironing service, packed lunches, airport shuttle, car hire, kids menu, customized meals, designated smoking zones, soundproof rooms, fire extinguisher, banquet halls, lockers, disabled - wheelchair friendly, beds disabled friendly, cashless transactions, ensuite bathrooms, double beds, kettles, toiletries, AC, flat screen TVs, bed linen, parking space 

Unique Activities - Milking the cows, feeding the cattle, fishing, Bullock cart rides, archery, rifle shooting, temple pool style swimming pool, pottery, sweets preparation,  table tennis, football, traditional entertainment like oyil attam, karagattam, basket weaving, pump set, antique collection, street food, folk dances, badminton, swings, paddy field walks, lake view, artificial waterfall, library, art gallery, cooking class, drawing for kids, water sports, darts, cycling, class on local culture, spa, sun loungers, sun terrace 

Accommodation - 

1. 17 Studio Cottages

Capacity - 2 Adult + 1 Child each 

2. 2 Family Cottages, 4 Bedrooms.

Capacity -  8 Adults + 4 kids each 

3. 2 Family Cottages, 3 Bedrooms

Capacity - 6 Adults + 3 children each 

4. 2 Farm Huts.

Capacity - 2 Adults each 

*Tariff - Starts from ₹ 8000 onwards to ₹ 35,000 depending on the accommodation, days and dates as regards weekends, long weekends, weekdays, public holidays etc. 

*At the discretion of the management

In-house Restaurant - Amirtham, serves Indian and International cuisine. Both buffet and a la carte menu system. Breakfast is predominantly south indian. 

Nearby Attractions include - 

Lake Mamalla - 1.8 kms

Green Groove Farm - 1.9 kms

Thirumoorthi Cave - 5.7 kms

Mamallapuram Lighthouse - 5.9 kms

Tiger Statue - 6.5 kms

Contact Information

No.1 B, Church Street,

Kattuthangal Village, 

Vadakadambadi, 

Kanchipuram Dt 

Tamilanadu - 603104 

Phone Numbers - 

+91 73581 45555

+91 73580 33045

Email addresses -

reservations@maruthamresort.com

admin@maruthamresort.com

Website - www.maruthamresort.com

Pictures source - The resort website

Kurumba Village Resort - Ooty

The Kurumba Village Resort is located adjacent to the ghat road between Ooty and Mettuppalayam in an area known as Upper Burliar. The resort is about 14kms from Coonoor and 34 kms from Ooty on road. The resort is named after one of the 5 ancient tribes of Nilgiris the Kurumbas. These tribes are the inhabitants of the areas around Burliar.

Cottage Bedroom 

The Kurumba village resort is built without tampering the rain forests and one can see the mountain stream bordering the resort. The guests can expect the wonderful Tamilnadu Hospitality.

Balcony at cottage

The Resort have about 15 self sufficient cottages which are airy and built with tribal style (thatched cottages). All the rooms have their own balconies and have king sized beds.

Open air bathroom at cottage

The suites at Kurumba Village Resort are two storeyed with the bedroom upstairs and the dressing room downstairs. The guests can dine at the large 30ft tall thatched roof ceiling restaurant which serves multicuisine spread. The Guests can participate in different indoor activities like Chess, Carrom Board, Table Tennis, Pool Table etc and a vareity of outdoor activities that include trekking, Golfing, Tea estate Touring, Boating and lots more.

Dining room at Kurumba Resort

Address:
The Kurumba Village Resort
Ooty Mettupalayam Road
(between the 4^th and 5^th hair pin bend)
Hill Grove Post
Kurumbadi - 643102
The Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu - INDIA

For Reservations Contact

Mobile : + 91 9443998886      
Tel :       +91 - 423 - 2237222       / 2231222
Fax :      +91 - 423 - 2231222
Email : nilgiris@kurumbavillageresort.com