Thursday, May 5, 2011

Treehouses- the emerging trend in Kerala

Found in the remote areas of the Wayanad forests, the Munaar Plantations, and the neighborhoods of the Idukki woods, the concept of treehouses is gaining popularity these days among the countryside-adoring visitors. Tresshouses factually is built traditionally to maintain the authenticity of the concept. Generally built 20 to 80 feet above the ground level, the treehouses are cabins built on tree tops out of ecofriendly components namely bamboo poles, hay straws, coir mats and many more, along with an elevator kind of innate concept solely functioned on water flow and its heaviness. These cabins come with modern day amenities like comfy beddings, telephones, flushable toilets, and shower facilities. These houses are built amidst dark woods, or thick plantations. The reception of the respective accommodation providers would be located a few meters away, which would contain facilities to better serve your stay.

One request initiated by the accommodation provider would be to distinguish your luggage as the required ones and the optional ones. Since carrying heavy baggage to the tree house would not be an easy activity, one is required to take only the needful resources, while the rest of the belongings would stay in the safe custody at the host’s reception.

The food menu offered is very simple, majority of which would be cooked in fruits, vegetables, and spices grown in the surroundings, without much interference of any pesticides and chemicals. The traditional delicacies of the state served on the customary banana platter leads you to experience some more of the cultural shades of the land.

The authenticity of the treehouse continues in its form of providing electricity to the vicinity. The lightings provided in the locality shall be kerosene controlled lamps, and solar electricity would aid the functioning of the rest of the facilities.

The treehouse serves to be the ideal location away from the hustles of the urban life. The union of the natural ambience, the extensive assortment of the flora & fauna, the most earthly fragrances and the rarely perceived sounds highlights the ethnicity of an exceptional holiday in the heart of one of the world’s most desired leisure destinations.

Depending on the location and facilities, these tree houses can cost you from Rs. 3500/- a night.

For booking assistance please write to info@keraladreams.com

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