The Bamboo 'Treehouse' Of Your Childhood Dreams, Now In Kerala
Living in an Indian metropolis takes a certain amount of tolerance. The daily grind and constant pollution are an acquired taste but even for the most die hard city slickers, sometimes the pace starts to take its toll. When your lungs are crying out for oxygen and your mind yearns for peace, it’s time to pack a bag and take a trip and if you can’t decide where to go, trust in the wisdom of Iron Maiden and run to the hills.
Tucked away in the mountain plateau of Wayanad, Kerala lies the Uravu Mountain Grove, an eco-friendly community tourism project that will be the answer to all your prayers. True to its name, it’s situated just outside Thrikkaipetta Bamboo Village and is surrounded by rice paddies. The aim of the the project is to engage tourists in the local activities a create a sustainable venture for the village. The buildings themselves are all designed by local artisans and constructed with locally sourced materials.
They offer a number of packages that cater to every interest, you can try your hand at bird-watching or yoga for a soothing retreat, there is a trekking package for the more adventurous traveller, there are also cooking and painting options taught by locals for those who want to use the opportunity to learn a new skill. And of course, it wouldn’t be Kerala if there wasn’t a chance to explore the local tea plantation.
If you happen to visit around May or June be sure to plan it around the local Jackfruit festival where for 3 days they create over 100 different recipes and items are created to demonstrate the versatility of this local fruit. Everything about life at Uravu is centered around nature, you truly tap into the concept of living as one with the ecosystem and if your searching for a way to give back to the planet while on holiday, this may be the place for you.
For more details and bookings, check out their website.
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