I took me almost an year to put together in words about this absolutely marvelous place.. Everything is Precision perfect about this retreat and whole heartedly managed by Mr. Harish and his team. Personal recommendation for everyone planning for a holiday in Munnar with Family and for sure the Kaivalyam will remain in your memory for long. * If you have a knee problem avoid Tree house. * Plan to spend atleast 3 days. * Lot of board games available ensure that you spend quality time with your Kids.

This place was beautiful, peaceful and magical. There was plenty to keep us busy from yoga, meditation, walks, tea tasting and more yoga. The host and all the helpers are so kind friendly and do everything to ensure you have the best stay. The food was delicious. The yoga classes are varied and fantastic. We really enjoyed the Ayurvedic treatments. We will definitely be staying again! Anjnee and Usha

this review is on behalf of our family friend whom we had recommended after our wonderful experience when we visited in june 2019 they visited as a family and a wonderful stay and they were all praises for the wonderful services provided by this small but superb family run resort with personalized attention to detail cottages are on the side of the tea estate with trees all around. So for a change we were woken by the tweets of birds instead of our mobile alarm. rooms were very spacious and well appointed and bathrooms modern and super clean food was absolutely homely and very reasonably priced the complementary spice plantation tour was very informative and the guide explained everything in detail. Mr Harish managed the booking efficiently with clear communications. a very memorable stay and would definitely look forward to staying again Ms Anuradha Bhatt

Absolutely loved this resort, from the kind, gentle couple that own it, to the amazingly clean and comfortable room, to the beautiful grounds. Everything. Loved sitting on the veranda watching giant squirrels leaping around in the trees. And especially loved the deliciously healthy food we had there. Could not fault it in any way. It’s a place that is good for the soul.

I stayed here on a wellness package and received 90 minutes of Ayurvedic treatments every day after consulting with the Ayurvedic doctor . I would highly recommend this package . The treatments are high quality and the Spa facilities are excellent . Add to this the great service , hospitable staff and the marvellous food cooked to order and you have a winner . In addition id recommend the spice plantation walk , tea tasting , yoga and the cookery demonstration . All included . My time flew by . I wish id stayed for longer . Highly recommended.

We stayed at Kaivalayam Retreat following a busy week touring India's Golden Triangle, and it provided just the rest and relaxation that we needed. The spacious suite room was extremely well appointed (lovely jacuzzi bath), the food was delicious, and the free activities really made our stay a lot of fun. All the staff at this retreat are warm and accommodating and went out of their way to ensure that our stay was perfect. Thank you!

Last month we planned a short trip to kerala, though i belong to kerala have never been to munnar before. Along with family we spent 2 nights in Kaivalyam retreat, its a beautiful plantation property about 7 kms from munnar. The place was serene and so close to nature, waking up to chirping of sparrows, bird watching and yoga sessions were amazing. Its a pure veg resort still the food was beyond our expectations. Mr. Harish the ever smiling owner was always available for assitance. Overall nice place to spend some quality time

We spent five days at Kaivalyam, and it was an absolute treat! I am mostly regurgitating what everyone else had already said, but: 1.) the resort's website images do not do it justice, the place is beautiful! Endless trees, beautiful views, gorgeous flowers. 2.) the staff is wonderfully kind. 3.) they offer a variety of activities to enjoy, from yoga, to ayurvedic treatments, to spice walks, cooking classes, and independent hikes. We really enjoyed exploring and hiking and cooking class. 4.) the food is fabulous, absolutely wonderful. It's all veg, but wow, just so good. And very reasonably priced. Breakfast is generous and delicious, and you place your orders for lunch and dinner well in advance so they can have time to prepare it, as every dish is custom prepared for you. 5.) the lodge room where we stayed was big, lovely, and comfortable. And it had a bathtub, a major plus for our kids! Star gazing from any room here is fantastic. 6.) the hotel owners are so helpful and coordinated our transportation from the Cochin airport to Kaivalyam and from Kaivalyam to our next stop. 7.) as others noted, the drive here is down a long steep road- so the hotel takes you in their jeep. but whoa, the ride down and view is stunning, and fun! We would gladly return to to Kaivalyam, it was such a peaceful, rejuvenating experience. You really have a chance to just decompress, connect with incredible nature all around you, and eat well. Highly recommend this for anyone - singles, couples, families... it's fabulous.

A beautiful retreat resort with the kindest staff (warm and helpful in every way) and the most amazing organic healthy veg food ever! There is Yoga offered twice per day either by Harish the owner (a Yoga Master) or another Yoga teacher who was excellent. There is chanting every evening at 6:30 and bird walks in the early morning. You can also take a cooking class were we cooked three different dishes and of course sampled them all. Their kitchen is spotlessly clean and filled with organic foods and spices, many from their own plantation. The grounds are beautiful and set in a cardamon plantation with trees and flowers. Waking up every morning to the singing birds was heaven for me. The Ayurveda treatments there are excellent as well. The driveway to get to and from the resort is an experience in itself. They have a fab jeep driver that takes everyone from top to bottom and back again. No smoking or alcohol here which is just what I wanted. I look forward to returning soon.! Hope there will be room for me............

Back from Munnar with so much benefits from Kaivalyam. There is no better place in Munnar, don't even search further. And this place is made special because of Harish and his amazing team. Everything is so peaceful and easy there with them. We went with our children but saw many young couples, single or older people, indian, westerner.... well the place is for everyone! For those who would like to do nothing else than listen to the birds singing....perfect place! For the more active ones, many activities are organised every day so plan enough time there or you would regret it! Ayurvedic doctor and high quality treatments, tea tasting, cooking, bird watching, walks, treks (with a profesional guide, highly recommended!!) and of course yoga and meditation as you expect it in India, in its purest, traditional form with a huge knowledge from the yoga masters. A heartfelt thank you to this team of kind, caring and profesional people who made our stay very very special. Oh I forgot to mention the food, another highlight of our stay there! Fresh, clean and spiced up with kindness...be prepared for a deep gratitude feeling :-) Namaste

This is a special place . Firstly the staff who were so kind and attentive We felt nurtured from beginning to end The food was amazing . The early morning yoga and evening restorative yoga a joy. The area is stunning with hikes for every level. The treatments /massages were administered in beautiful rooms with respect and peace . We extended our stay and would recommend it to all. Jo and Jill

Super friendly staff and most warmhearted people. We enjoyed our stay the fullest and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to have a break, enjoy Munnars great landscape and hospitality. Thank you!

Staying in a tree house was truly a memorable experience. Waking up to the sounds of birds and the amazing views was brilliant. Lots of included activities, we did the bird watching walk, yoga and riverside walk. All great. Food was all vegetarian, which as a meat eater I was a bit sceptical but it was all lovely and great flavours. Didn't miss meat at all. Stayed 2 nights but could have stayed longer.

We stayed here for three nights at the start of our two week trip to India. They arranged all transfers for us and we were well looked after throughout our stay. The retreat is located down a steep valley, well away from any traffic noise, it is very peaceful. They offer a good variety of activities which I would recommend, the guided walk through the spice plantation was one of the best free activities. The 5 hour hill hike was not free but well worth the cost. I'm not a massive yoga fan but did one of the free sessions and it was pretty good IMO. The staff are all very attentive and will accommodate any request, could not fault. The food offered here was absolutely amazing (veggie only), and all generous portions at very reasonable prices. Anyone staying absolutely must try the cardamom lassies. If your looking for somewhere nice near Munnar I think you'll struggle to do better than here.

We travelled all across southern India on our honeymoon and this was by far the most professional, well-run establishment. It was such a treat to wrap up our trip here. Not only are the land and buildings beautiful, it was the little touches that impressed us, such as: The personal orientation to review all activities/treatment options; The lights being on when you first enter the room; magazines and books in the room; the customized, a la carte menu, etc. We stayed in the "tree house' room, which had a large tree trunk growing through the 2 floors of the room. The room also had a large tub (very rare in India) and a large, soft, King sized mattress (also rare!). The view from our room was spectacular. We looked right down over the spice plantation. In the morning, we heard the Malabar Songthrush, a bird whose song sounds eerily human (indeed, at first we thought it was an overenthusiastic neighbour whistling at 5:30am). We had a few massages, attended the spice walk and cooking activity, and also did a yoga session. There was a little miscommunication upon check-out about who had what massages, but that was our only hiccup. Overall, an excellent stay. Google Maps got a little confused as to where to go, so as the above address says, you'll want to park across from the Workers Recreation Centre on the main road. There are no signs for Kaivalyam on the main road (probably to deter guests from driving down the incredibly steep and winding driveway--a company jeep will come and get you and drive down your car for you.)

The place in Beautiful. we had an amazing stay in the Kaivalayam retreat! we didn't know before coming what would the wellness retreat, and we discover a beautiful natural site inside a cardamom plantation Garden is also so pretty! we did riverside tour crossing cardamon plantation our suite was with huge with a Jacuzzi bath and a shower/ a wonderful view of the plantations and the vegetation in front of mountains. the food was so tasty and fine with a very rich choice in the menu. the cooking course was great. we enjoy all the facilities the resort gave us such yoga and meditation! we also got advise from the ayurvedic doctor John before each massage we made. the massages were absolutely perfect relaxing, healthy, professional. The owner and his wife were so kind always looking to have a great stay in their hotel. We definitely recommend the Kaivalyam to all whom to have an experience in an Ayurvedic retreat place.

Our 6-day stay at Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat, Munnar, in mid-April, 2019 has been one of our most cherished happy memories and experiences. Our children had first stayed there a few years back and they highly recommended it when we told them that we planned to go to Munnar. I and my wife are quite senior citizens and I, in particular has a sensitive stomach. So I phoned Mr. Harish, who along with his charming wife Mrs. Anju own and run this Retreat, about my problem and he assured me that that every single dish can be customised to suit the guest's requirements. And, not only that I was not disappointed, but was surprised that it was a higly delectable dining experience. The entire Retreat - Reception office, the rooms, the dining hall, the yoga and meditation hall, the intervening walkways, gardens and open sitting out areas, etc. has been so set out and architecturally designed along the forested hill slope that it merges seamlessly with the beautiful nature of Munnar hills. The interior layout and decor of our room was a masterpiece in room designing. Getting up from bed in the morning, one moves towards the slightly lower level sitting area furnished with comfortable easy chairs and a centre table facing the nature outside through the french windows. Having our morning tea there had been such a sublime and tranquil experience. Or one could step out into the open enclosed private porch and have tea there, which we did on clear days. When we planned to go out on touristic visits and requested for arranging for a taxi, the Retreat's management arranged the taxi driven by affable and well-behaved driver. A wonderful experience indeed for which we are truly grateful to Mrs. Anju and Mr. Harish. God Bless them, their Retreat and the whole staff!

My sister and I loved staying here especially because of the extras included in the price, bird watching, spice walk etc. The whole estate is beautiful and well kept. Rooms were great with the most comfortable beds and pillows - absolutely dreamy!!! The yoga classes were excellent as was the food and service as well as the guides. Better to go out of monsoon for bird watching. They organized tuk tuks for us to go into Munnar town as well as a fabulous driver to take us back to Varkala Beach when our stay came to an end. The hotel is very well managed and they can't do enough for you. The cooking lesson in the spotless kitchen was great fun! I did try out the new spa for a full body massage which was superb. I can't think of anything negative to say. Thank you for the best stay ever!!!

I have just recommended this place to a friend and just realised I never wrote a review despite the most amazing service received at this place in August 2017. We stayed in a tree house suite and ate the most amazing and authentic Indian food in this place. Perhaps the best experience in Kerala from our ten day touring. Waking up and doing yoga first thing in the morning in the heart of Munnar nature is a beautiful memory we will always have. Sincerely recommend this place.

This retreat hotel is the best place to relax. Amazing gardens, clean comfortable rooms, amazing fresh food, great free cooking class, spice walk, yoga classes. Helpful staff, peaceful setting, great place to stay in Munnar! Munnar is definitely worth the visit and we extended our stay by one night at this lovely hotel because it was worth it!

This place was recommended by one of my friend. The place is very beautiful. Rooms are very clean and spacious with a huge balcony with fantastic view. Food served is only vegetarian and very tasty. Only thing is, its connected with a narrow steep road from the main road. But that is also taken care by the owner/management. Just call them, and they will send the driver ( in case you are driving there) along with their vehicle. You have to go in their vehicle and driver will take your vehicle to the resort. Hospitality is just amazing.

I recently took my family including my wife, kids and aged parents to munnar and happened to stay at this wonderful property. Beautifully built cottages by the hillside, nestled among beautiful spice and tea gardens, one couldn't have chosen a better place to unwind. Breathtaking views and cradled in the arms of nature unspoilt, the owners have poured the passion for wellness into this beautiful resort. Friendly staff, terrific food, a free plantation tour (2km trek to the base of a river), it was everything one could expect of a wonderful vacation. Even my parents who seldom like to travel thoroughly enjoyed it. Customer service was firmly ingrained in the staff and the owners. We were even treated to a wonderful 1 hour yoga session led by the owner himself, who being a Gujarati from Pune has a wonderful story to tell about how he and his wife chanced upon this place and built this property with love and care. DO NOT MISS A CHANCE to experience this wonderful property.

Visited the place during the last week of May 2019. Primarily chose this place based on reviews and we were not disappointed. We were a group of 28 people. The entire property is around 5 acres. The rooms are clean, spacious and thoughtfully designed. For vegetarians this place is perfect. The hotel is currently constructing a swimming pool and also a SPA/ayurvedic center. Would highly recommend. Special thanks to the owners Harishji and Anjuji.

Great vegetarian food, fantastic location and friendliness of the staff. Clean and spacious rooms, morning yoga session, plantation walk to near by river and overall had wonderful time with family. Even though Munnar didn't have much to see apart from tea gardens but this place was bliss :)

Love....d the place ....Everything is perfect here ...Amidst cardamom plantation a paradise we will never forget . The rooms have the best view with beautiful balconies . The suite room is the hugest I have seen . My teenage kids were blown away with this big surprise we had planned for them. I should mention the extra beds provided to us ... I think they were 15 inches thick !! The best extra beds ever . The second day we took the the tree house called the superior chalet ..it was an experience where we felt one with nature .serene and divine . The bird watching ,the wonderful HIKE to the river side through the cardamom plants .the meditation class and the yoga class in the morning are all experiences which are beyond words . The exclusive vegetarian food with fresh vegetables is too good .. my children fell in love with the breakfast varieties . This place is in my bucket list .I will definitely visit again .I would definitely recommend it to everyone who visit munnar.

we were looking for a place to stay in Munnar and we find this Resort on internet. What to say about it...simply perfect ! Lets start from the location is in the middle of the nature but in 2 minut you will be on the main road of Munnar (the resort is down in the "forest", which according to me is the best thing for who is looking for peace and nature :) but don t worry the resort will provide you a lift up and down to the main road when u want). They also have a beautiful gard which is possible to visit with a guide that will show you and explain lots of interesting things about Indian spices. They have lots of activities to do and I really suggest the hacking to the tea garden it is amazing. The food well is TOP. They have only vegetarian dishes, things that they mentioned when we booked, but it's really good!!! The room are clean and very beautiful, the stuff friendly always aviable to help you with all your needs. I really suggest this hotel to how is looking for a small paradise in the land of tea :) I went with my husband but it is perfect also for families :)

We booked 2 night's stay here after my brother's review. It is as pleasant as mentioned by him. We loved the place, our kids enjoyed the most, with the games, food, friendly staff, special mention to Harish and Anju (Owners). Everything made us feel it a home. We will definitely want to go and stay there for more than 2 days.

We r two families checked in 2nd may n will stay for two nights.very nicely crafted n build. This place is completely in the slopes of hills with their own plantation,very helpful staff,food is very tasty n pure fresh.unlike other properties this has very little commercial focus.they r very much focused in making their guest feel homely.i m so happy n satisfied that i m writing this review before checking out.last but not least .please book for minimum for 3 nights otherwise u will regret.i have booked two delux tree house.very spacious n perfectly designed.

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Retreat, so much that we decided to stay 1 night longer (total of 3 nights!). The location is magical, the service is great, food delicious. Here are some details to help you decide. Location: the retreat is placed on a hill side amidst lush nature. We stayed in the tree house (with a tree literally in the middle of the bedroom - amazing!) which was very well equipped (nice bathroom with a bathtub), TV (although we didn't use it), windows overlooking the forest at night. We enjoyed being full in nature with the cicadas playing in the evening. When the mist would sometimes set in the evenings, the place looked like from a movie. The retreat is a bit off the road (but there's a complimentary jeep service) but still quite close (we've seen another resort which was quite far off the road so difficult to move around the area I imagine). Food: home cooked and delicious! You pre-order before dinner so the waiting time while sitting down is minimal. Service is great - the waiters patiently answered all our questions about the local cuisine and offered their recommendations. Ashish especially was great and funny to talk to. Activities: the price includes plenty of activities such as tea tasting conducted by Harish (the owner), yoga (one of the nicest ones I've attended), guided tour around some spices, bird watching and complimentary 24h jeep service. We also took a 5h hike to the top of the nearby mountain/hill with great views on the plantations and attended a Kerala dance theater performance - not something you see everyday! Overall there's plenty to do but it's more on the quiet side (which was exactly what we needed). Service: both owners and the staff were very attentive. All details on how to get to the place and the policy (e.g. No alcohol and only vegetarian food) are provided upon reservation. Again, this is a quiet place but with enough research and asking around you can organize your time in a really interesting way. I'm sure you will have a great time at this place!

We booked in the 2 night package to include all meals. As soon as got arrived we decided to extend our stay! The location is beautiful set in a cardamon plantation with lovely views of the valley. Our room was huge and immaculate. The family are so welcoming and put on a wealth of activities-so much so you don't need to leave the hotel! From guided walks to cooking classes and tea talks. If you are looking for a homely relaxed break with excellent service please stay here !

luxury resort with warm hospitality and Great food. Food is vegetarian and tasty. Very relaxing and peaceful place with valley view in Munnar. The staff is very nice and helpful. Highly recommend Kaivalyam retreat.

We couldn't love it more. The place is really hard to reach, but once you get there, you'll never want to leave. The scenario is breathtaking. The rooms ares simple but elegant and very clean. The only sounds you listen to are the sounds of nature. The food is absolutely incredible. There are some activities you can join for free, like yoga, meditation and cooking classes. Unmissable!

We stayed at this resort for 4 nights towards the end of our holiday in India, and it was probably the most relaxing time of our stay. The location is stunning - tucked away in the mountainside, all you can hear is the birds singing - BLISS. The food was fantastic here, and we really enjoyed the cooking lesson, too. The staff were all extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout our stay, and assisted us with organising excursions etc. Would definitely recommend to other travellers. One of the really great features was the resort jeep - the driver would take you to the top of the VERY steep hill and arrange tuk tuks for excursions. This cut out a lot of the hassle! Very useful service.

Visited Kaivalyam during march 2019. Had a wonderful stay. Warm hospitality and Great food defines Kaivalyam retreat. Highly recommend Kaivalyam retreat. Positives about kaivalyam stay include, 1. Cleanliness 2. Hygienic food 3. Hospitality 4. Comfort. The approach to this hotel is very steep and we got used to it after sometime.

The staff and management could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We loved our comfy room with a great view and a nice porch and the food was excellent. The kitchen staff would make whatever modification to what was on the menu that we requested as everything was prepared fresh. Had a great tour on the property of their spices with a knowledgeable tour guide. This is the place we will definitely stay again next time we're in Munnar. Delightful atmosphere and enjoyed meeting the other guests.

This was truly a hidden gem, tucked away in the tea plantation hills of Munnar. While not luxurious (e.g. 5-star resort) but more than comfortable, this place shines in its thoughtful consideration of details. All the free activities, the tea service, the food and the ordering system, and especially the service staff give it a personal touch that sets it apart from all the other places. This was truly me and my boyfriend's favorite place in all of Kerala and provided the much needed breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of modern India.

Had visited with family and a kid of 1.5 year old. Harish & team have taken care of things such a way that we never felt we're out of home. Which includes kid food and strelization of milk bottles etc.The staff is curtieous and helpful. The only negative to point out is the steep downwards road to resort. But we never felt that is a hurdle to roam and enjoy.Thanks to the Jeep driver who helps to drop in and out from the main road to resort at any point of time with a short heads-up time. I would suggest to attend all the complimentary activities from bird watching to hiking into spice garden, tea tasting session etc.I have enjoyed the hiking session to down river side. Thanks to guide who helps and make sure we are safely reached back even though we took lot of time to climb back with kid :) All in all, thanks a lot for the wonderful hosting and amenities. Hope, will visit again for sure. Don't miss the breakfast spread with fresh fruits ????

Great service, great food and great accomodation. We stayed 2 nights and it was a splurge for us on our India trip and really was worth it. The food is tasty and reasonably priced and the organised free activities including yoga and hikes make the whole stay really amazing and kept costs down overall. Highly recommend you book here!

It’s an absolute gem in Munnar. We came to know of Kaivalyam Retreat through a random search online. The pictures honestly doesn’t do justice compared to the experience being there. My husband and I opt for the treehouse and it’s beautiful! It felt like being in “heavens”. From the trees, plants, view, the food... it’s was so peaceful in there. Making this place even more memorable were the team behind. Each individual we met at the retreat were so friendly and humble. From Mahesh in the reception, Manoj who drove us, Aziz in the kitchen, and the lovely ladies who cared the plants who always had their smiles on. It’s just so admirable how they execute their jobs with a warm smile on their face and so friendly to all their guests. Special credit should be given to Raman who took us for a walk to the surrounding plantations and to a nearby river. He was so responsible and he ensured everyone returned back safely to the resort, which took him several rounds of walking downhill and uphill. Really enjoyed his explanation of the plants and herbs, we learnt so much. We wished we could have stayed longer. Highly recommended if you are considering to stay at Munnar.

It's a good place with nice stay and veg food. Well defined place and runs without money minded. The owner try to define the word retreat for each of their customers and makes then very comfortable in the place

Was travelling with Senior Citizens and a bit concerned before we went there. It turned out to be perfect and everyone in the family enjoyed the stay. Very good care taken by Harish, Anju and the staff. The rooms are very well designed, and maintained. The surroundings so calm and serene, you only hear the chirping of birds. The activities they have, like Plantation walk, Bird watching, Yoga, Meditation, are all so nice, we didn't feel like going to the general spots in Munnar like View/Echo points, Dam etc. It is set amidst Tea/Cardamom plantation with a very nice view. Everyone in the staff was so nice, particularly Joy(took us to Bird watching), Ramakrishnan(Plantation/River walk - gave us so many details about spices/plantation we never knew), Ashish, Mari and Sali in the restaurant/kitchen. Really appreciate the work Harish/Anju have done and doing. Will refer and come back when I get a chance.

I was supposed to stay two nights but I stayed 3 nights as I was so enlighted by this place. It is in a very quiet area in the middle of a cardamom plantation. The veg food is very tasty. The people are very nice and looking to please you during your stay. You have a bunch of activities as early morning yoga class, walk in the plantation, cooking class, tea tasting, meditation, and in 2020 the hotel will have a spa! This place is a must in munnar in comparison to big hotels that look ugly and impersonal... Probably the best price quality choice!

This retreat completely blew me away - stunningly beautiful location; lovely well appointed room with a fabulously comfortable bed, amazing food and friendly, helpful staff. After staying the previous night in a tree top hut with a family of jungle rats I arrived tired and grumpy, but the lovely welcome from the staff and the serenity of Kaivalyam soon sorted out my mood. There were so many free activities organised by the retreat - from morning yoga and spice garden walks to tea tasting, cookery and meditation, walking in the tea gardens and down to the river below. We only stayed 2 nights but I wish it had been so much longer - and its top of my return visit list!

The pictures and reviews don’t do Kaivalyam justice. The room and surroundings are pristine and peaceful, and the perfect springboard into relaxation and recuperation. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. There is a full list of scheduled activities, from Sun salutation yoga and cooking classes, to tea tasting, and guided meditations. The restaurant serves up delicious South Indian vegetarian food. Day trips can be organized at reception. In the end the only disappointment was that we stayed for 3 nights and not 7. Future expansion ought to make this even better. Thank you Kaivalyam!

I don’t even know where to start. From our arrival to departure, this resort and the people who run the entire operation are humble and thoughtful. The rooms are beautiful. Our room had a balcony overlooking the pristine forestry. You can hear the birds chirping from the early hours of the morning - musical. One thing is for sure, you can’t appreciate the beauty and well-thought our concept of this retreat until you have visited for yourself. The food is freshly prepared on site, with use of ingredients and spices grown in their own back garden - all vegetarian and super tasty. They run daily activities including yoga, tours of their spice trails, nature walking and bird watching - all free! I am so grateful to the Kaivalyam resort for our stay. We were able to wind down, breathe and simply take in the beauty that surrounded us. Thank you!

I can’t say enough positive things about this wellness retreat. Everything is done with utmost care. From the amazing food to the guided meditation to the bird watching and spice walk ... all incredible. I could have stayed for weeks. Find your way to this unique place, it’s worth the journey.

After hectic days in Trivandrum and Kochi, entering Kailvalyam was like entering paradise. First we were welcomed warmly by Anju (the proprietor) and Mahesh. We were informed of all the activities that we could join; yoga, meditation, bird-watching, nature hikes etc. The property is beautiful and the buildings are rustic, yet simple and elegant if not luxurious. We experimented with both a tree house room and a regular room in the main area. We both preferred the regular room as it was much more spacious. I am not vegetarian and I was a little concerned about eating vegetarian for 5 days. I can tell you that I never missed meat. The food here is delicious, and very refined with so much variety. The servers including, Ashish, Arjun, Mari and Durga were so thoughtful and kind. They helped make our meals a delight.

Me and wife visited Munnar on the occasion of our first wedding anniversary. Decided to stay here after doing a lot of research over the Internet. This place was suggested to me by a local tour operator @greenhopetourism. The property is all natural with forest at the back, tree plantation at the front, spice gardens, natural beauty all over. We reached on a rainy night and the rain and the fragrance made the welcome quite beautiful. The staff at the hotel was extra generous and helpful during this rainy welcome. We had booked the tree house double storey villa which is the main attraction of the property. When we were escorted to the room we went through a spice garden and beautiful flower gardens in the property. The tree house was literally a tree house with no false promises. It was built on a huge coconut tree. Wooden floors, double storey interiors , cozy inside and it had the right mix of modern amenities and natural touch to it. The balcony was facing the dense forest and spice garden and truly it gave a sense of a jungle resort stay. Wifi and Tv were available. The restaurant was a traditional one. Clean ,peaceful and simple. The cuisine was mainly Indian and food was cooked on pre orders. Many activities were there inside the resort like kerela traditional tea tasting, yoga sessions,arts session,live dance shows etc. and were all free. We also booked a tree plantation walk tour from the resort. There were also nature walks, river walks and other trekking activities that could be booked for free in he morning .The peace and calm and the traditional feel was always in the air during our stay. And the best part was it was not too heavy on the pockets. A total value for money. I would advise everyone visiting Munnar to try this tree house resort.

During the last vacation, we had visited Munnar for 2 nights. We stayed at Kaivalyam Retreat and the stay was beyond our expectation. The cottages in the woods, the thick vegetation, excellent service from the staff and lastly the sumptuous meals (even though vegetarian). The children had a great time enjoying in the vast plantation. They got to know how pepper, cardamom etc were cultivated. Special mention to Mr. Harish, the owner who took the time to interact with us. Overall, we all had a quality time at Kaivalyam Retreat and will return again for certain. Thanks C u again

I stayed in the hotel with my husband for 2 days. Thank god we chose this place!!Surreal experience, amazing hospitality, beautiful and spacious rooms and lovely for talking walks in the retreat area. The restaurant offers good quality food at a reasonable price but non-veg items and alcoholic drinks are not available. The retreat is amazing, far away from the madding crowd, extremely peaceful. Highly recommended!!

We were here with a group of friends for just a weekend but I can see myself coming back. This place has so much accessible natural beauty within walking distance. It’s being in one with nature. That’s what makes it surreal. The high hills, the mistiness, the clean vegetarian food—— I haven’t had enough. It was too cool to be. Also, we arrived at 10:30pm the day of our arrival and the staff made sure to call us to see if we had dinner and were all set to be checked in. They use their in-house Jeep to ensure customers make it down the hill safely. The staff was amazing. They have a chilled out attitude about them that you won’t see in city hotels. Ashish, at front desk along with other staff members were awesome.

We have just returned from a two night stay. My mum and I loved it and loved the location. The food is vegetarian which is fine as it is so delicious and sustainably sourced from its own garden! The program of events make it great value for money. The yoga sessions were great. Will be returning!

It is a retreat in true sense.You will feel rejuvenated.All the activities in the resort are very nice.Cleanliness is first class.It is pure veg resort and all the preparation at their restaurant is delicious.we had all our meals at this restaurant.It is really excellent option for vegetarians.

Wonderful Stay. It was amazing tour with Great Hospitality. Beautiful location surrounded by Hills & Valleys. Very large property with tea and spice gardens. Rooms were neat, clean & Spacious. Food was excellent. Staff was very co-operative. Owner Harish bhai was very supportive. We were 20 members in group. But, everyone wants to come back to this hotel. Pleasant atmosphere.

This is truly one of the best - if not the very best - place we have stayed. Beautiful, green, quiet surroundings, without being overdone or overly fancy. Warm, welcoming and attentive service without being over the top. Beautiful rooms. Great and varied vegetarian food at very affordable prices (we ate every meal at Kaivalyam). Lots of interesting activities, free of charge. Help with anything we might need. And the owners are just fantastic people; genuinely interested in their guests and invested in their work. We even got a bit of home-made ghee to bring with us home for further Indian cooking! If available - book, you will not be disappointed.

We had an amazing time at Kaivalyam Retreat, there was a huge range of complimentary activities that were all great quality including a guided spice tour and tea tasting. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We arrived at the retreat at 5am due to problems on the road and they immediately found a room for us to sleep in until our room was available at 10am. We would definitely recommend the retreat, perfect for a romantic and tranquil stay.

Kaivalyam Retreat at Pallivasal (near Munnar) is truly a hidden gem that you can't stop appreciating if you have experienced once. It is an outstanding place run and managed by the owners - Mr. Harish and his wife. They make you comfortable even before you arrive physically with proper guidance and assistance needed to reach the resort. Once there, you are pampered with extreme level of personal attention and care. The team comprises of young, energetic staff who tries to make your stay even better. The property is simply beautiful, set amidst the tea and spice gardens. The owners have designed several interesting activities like guided spice garden walks, river hiking, morning yoga sessions, evening tea tasting session with detail information etc.. (Mr. Harish briefs about schedule and everything about them at the time of check-in). The food is absolutely amazing and is prepared from the day's menu curated by Mrs. Harish everyday. We had an opportunity to be a part of late Christmas and early New year celebrations which were a feast!! It is not just the stay but the warmth that this place offers that Thank You's become too long and check-out very disheartening. Wished we could stay here forever!! Keep up the great work Harish.

i travelled with my family to keral in the month of march, 18. keeping in mind to preserve nature ,rooms were built everything went smooth in kaivalyam, yummy food ( pure veg), nice rooms in the middle of forests , pure oxygen, and other activities were good too. njoyed our stay..no complaints.. would definately visit again..

Great location with a beautiful garden. Owners are very welcoming and helpful - the food was also very good and the atmosphere is very relaxing. We enjoyed the Yoga class a lot and also the meditation was a great experience and i really hoped there will be more of it!!

A perfect place to detox, stay close to nature and appreciate beauty of a different kind. Fantastic hosts and staff and great activities to be done within the property which gives you an excuse not to step out.