Nestled in the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, the beautiful district of Wayand in Kerala offers a plethora of options for every kind of traveler. Whether you choose wild life spotting at the Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary or trek 4000 feet up the mysterious Edakkal caves or marvel at the Banasura Sagar Dam which is the largest earth dam in India, the destination offers options aplenty for the discerning traveler. With three municipal towns of Kalpetta, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery, Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty waterfalls and Pookote Lake are some of the other key attractions in the district.
However, if you are just looking to take a quick break and rejuvenate in the tranquil surroundings of the district, then head to Amaryllis which is a luxury homestay located after Sultan Bathery in Wayanad. Setting a whole new standard among home stays, Amaryllis is truly a class apart.
With stunning view of the Western ghats and the backwaters of the Karapuzha Reservoir, what struck me was the sheer beauty of the place in terms of the aesthetics and impeccable maintenance. Coupled with the graciousness of the hosts Ranjini and Victor Dey, the stay promises to be an experience like none other.
With a total of 5 tastefully decorated rooms and 2 luxury tree houses, the place has been done up from scratch by the couple. The creative yet functional coffee wood interiors, vintage furniture, artefacts collected from all over the worlds and an exquisite garden add to the magnificence of the place.
The garden is gorgeous with scores of exotic flowering plants; in fact each room is named after a unique flower that blossoms in their garden.
True to the symbol of Amaryllis that signifies strength, longevity, determination and radiant beauty, the place has been built with utmost attention to detail and it is hard to believe that the land was once an abandoned rubber plantation!
While in Amaryllis there is a whole lot you can do including bird watching and swimming in the glistening blue pool while enjoying the peace and quiet of the ambience. In fact, the rich variety of fruit bearing trees interspersed with coffee in the garden attracts over 50 varieties of exotic birds. The tree houses in particular offer some panoramic views of the green environs and also some spectacular sunsets.
You can enjoy all your meals with the family in the dining area that is partly open amidst some insightful and friendly conversations with Victor. Garden swings, cozy reading spaces coupled with open verandahs and terraces only compliment the wonderful setting.
Wayanad is located in the state of Kerala and well connected by air, rail and road. The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode. Wayanad is about 270 km from Bangalore.
Wayanad is so beautiful! Wish to go there soon!
Yes Swami it is a lovely place, hope you visit soon:)
Lovely, you captured some beautiful photos.
Thanks Megha; it is a beautiful place; so I did not have to try very hard! Thanks for reading:)
Looks a delightful place to relax in
Yes Marion, it is a great place to just soak in the peace and quiet all around. Great for a weekend break from Bangalore.
I’ve not travelled to India yet but I definitely want to sometime so your posts are very helpful.
That sounds great Marion! You must plan a visit soon; there is sooo much to see in India; am sure you will love it.
Fantastic resort Rashmi , great pics …I simply love Wayanad…and very well written :)…
On a side note, you’re my 50th follower..so thank you:)
Thanks Divya:) You must try and visit on you next trip to India:)
It is my pleasure to follow your wonderful blogs!
I’ll definitely keep this place in mind Rashmi:)
Very good writeup Rashmi. And your pics are so good.. I can’t wait to this place 🙂 How much does the stay cost in Amaryllis?
Thank you Sindhu:) For the latest availability and tariff information, you need to write to the them. (Link:http://amarylliskerala.com/contact-us/)
Looks so lovely. Homestays are such a wonderful option for travellers.
Yes Kalpanna, this one is a great place to relax and unwind.
Waiting for your Kolkata blogs..
Yes Subhadip, in the pipe line:)
Rashmi!
This place seems to be wonderful and attracts attention and makes one tickle to have a visit.
Your coverage also is Awesome.
You give a detailed picture of the place and tempt your readers to plan a visit.
Shiva
Thank you so much Sir; very nice of you!
Wonderful recollection of your travels! As always, you have me jealous. I might start making a travel wish list of all the wonderful places you’ve inspired me to visit. 🙂
Thanks Reeanna; that is so kind of you. You must visit India soon:)
Wow! What a place to chill and laze! Making a note of it.
Yes Indrani, it is definitely an experience you will cherish:)
Wow stunn7g beauty..nice shots and review…
Hope u had a wonderful time in wayanad..
Thanks Arun!
Classic Photographs of the Place, Rashmi.. A nice Post!
Thank you Sir!
An exotic homestay and I am sincerely wishing I am there…loved the tree house and the pics are tooooo inviting…
Yes Sunitha; it is a great place and the tree house is truly an experience to cherish!
The beauty of God’s own country:)
Such a lovely homestay. I have a thing for less-crowded, small homestays where you get personalized services. Would check this out whenever I visit that part of the country.
Sure Anupriya; thanks for reading!
Oh how you tease us with your great adventures and stunning landscapes! This looks like the perfect environment for a little R&R and culture; we love the idea of staying in a tree house too! Thanks for sharing Rashmi! 🙂
Thanks Lynn and Alex.
It looks so beautiful!
Thank you Franzi!