Anaerangal Camp , Munnar
The Anaerangal Camp - a cottage-tented camp overlooking the spectacular Anaerangal Lake - beckons those in search of a quiet retreat amongst the mountains of Munnar. The camp is ideal for cyclists, trekkers, birders and those simply looking to escape the torrid plains below and the hectic life in today's world.
Anaerangal Camp is indeed a perfect place to unwind, explore the hills and enjoy the personalised service of the local community members who manage the camp.
The camp has 8 large cottage tents – all furnished with large cots and comfortable mattresses, 4 large windows and an en suite bathroom. There is a large gazebo, where you can join in for the nightly camp fire and a barbequed dinner on order - one would say an ideal meeting ground for adventurers to spin yarns at the end of a hectic day spent outdoors! The camp overlooks a shola forest and in the distance the Anaerangal Lake set in the backdrop of the Sahyadris - a welcome sight for sore eyes!! The sunrise over the Papathy Shola (Butterfly Forest) is nothing short of spectacular and is only rivaled by the colours of the sunset over the Anaerangal Lake. Indeed this place is a paradise for those seeking refuge from the hustle & bustle of city life! The food cooked at the camp’s own kitchen provides scrumptious local delicacies served at the Gazebo. The camp staff is made up entirely from members of the local communities. The ready smiles and local knowledge are some of the memories you will take back with you.
You have range of activities to do at the Anaerangal Camp.
The Camp is located 155 Kms from Kochi and 25 Kms from Munnar near the hamlet of Suryanelli, overlooking the Anaerangal lake and the forests below
Anaerangal Camp is indeed a perfect place to unwind, explore the hills and enjoy the personalised service of the local community members who manage the camp.
The camp has 8 large cottage tents – all furnished with large cots and comfortable mattresses, 4 large windows and an en suite bathroom. There is a large gazebo, where you can join in for the nightly camp fire and a barbequed dinner on order - one would say an ideal meeting ground for adventurers to spin yarns at the end of a hectic day spent outdoors! The camp overlooks a shola forest and in the distance the Anaerangal Lake set in the backdrop of the Sahyadris - a welcome sight for sore eyes!! The sunrise over the Papathy Shola (Butterfly Forest) is nothing short of spectacular and is only rivaled by the colours of the sunset over the Anaerangal Lake. Indeed this place is a paradise for those seeking refuge from the hustle & bustle of city life! The food cooked at the camp’s own kitchen provides scrumptious local delicacies served at the Gazebo. The camp staff is made up entirely from members of the local communities. The ready smiles and local knowledge are some of the memories you will take back with you.
You have range of activities to do at the Anaerangal Camp.
- The treks to the lakeside and to the Phantom's head are rewarding. The high point will always be the sunset trek to ‘Phantom’s Head’ peak to see the spectacular sunsets over the Sahyadri Mountains!
- There are fabulous cycling tracks around the Anaerangal Lake and through the tough mountain biking trails - an adventurer's delight!
- A walk around the local plantations of cardamom, pepper and other spices gives a close up view of the life in the spice gardens of these hills, aptly called the 'Cardamom Hills'.
- One can also hire a local jeep for an adventurous trip to the highest tea estate in the world - Kolukumalai - and visit the local tea factory there.
- You can take a walk around the tea estates that abound in this area
- For those looking for close interaction with indigenous people, a visit to the muduvan tribal village can be educative and enlightening, seeing their lifestyle and farming techniques
The Camp is located 155 Kms from Kochi and 25 Kms from Munnar near the hamlet of Suryanelli, overlooking the Anaerangal lake and the forests below
