The Location
Thekkady: 66 kms
Alleppey: 189 Kms
Agamalai Reserved Forest: 5
Munnar
Munnar is amongst the most sought out travel destinations in the world. It's is a proper tourist hub with resorts and activities that has attracted visitors from all over India and Internationally.
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.
The hill station enjoys a favorable and pleasant climate all year round and is famous for its lush green hills and tea plantations. Being located in the Western Ghats, Munnar is also home to several protected areas which house some of the most rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, and massive tea plantation around.
Thekkady
Thekkady in Kerala State, India's largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across Peryiar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. The Country's sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations.
Thekkady offers a very peaceful and calm atmosphere. The chill climate of Thekkady will refresh your mind and body. The forest areas around Thekkady is strictly uninhabited by the Forest Department to preserve the Mother Nature. The nearest town to Thekkady is Kumily, which is 4 kilometer apart. You can plan a calm walk through this town. This town is also a place for shopping. You can shop here handicrafts, spices and cloths.
Merlin Natures Resort is located on the other side of Munnar & Thekkady with a intersection on the way giving direction to Mathikettan Shola National Park. Our resort is located in green lush forest area, canal and a house for beautiful birds and other species.
The idle time to visit this region is between September to February & May to July.
Mathikettan Shola National Park near Poopara will be a feast for adventure seekers, exploring the forest here is really adventurous. The thick forest and the wild habitat will blow off your mind and give you a great vacation experience. Our resort is located very close to the National Park.