Kurumba Village Resort – Nature Resorts, Nilgiris

It has been 10 months since we stayed here, but we still can't stop thinking about this place!! The service they provide is truly unforgettable - right from check in, showing us around, room cleaning and most importantly - food!! Their buffet spreads were superb! The chef is very friendly and eager to serve. One of the evenings, he asked if we liked the food or if we would like something special. We told him that we loved the kebabs and would like something spicy tomorrow as well, and to our surprise he made us a separate plate of spicy kebabs. It was such a sweet and unexpected gesture! There is also very soothing live music during dinner. Equally good is their tea-time snack time - it is set in a slightly open place - piping and unlimited hot tea/coffee/milk with hot pakodas - very very yummy! There are a lot of monkeys in the area which are especially keen to share food - just for this purpose they have a couple of guys to keep scaring them away with catapults (not hurting them of course). The rooms are spacious and beautiful, with all the necessary facilities... there is an old world charm to the rooms, surrounded by mango trees. The whole place is built near a stream eventually building into multiple waterfalls inside the resort property... Most of our mornings, we took little hikes around the area post breakfast just sitting by the waterfall. They also arrange for nature hikes around tbe property with a well knowledgeable guide who made these hikes very pleasant and engaging. The property is just off the highway. While not so easy to spot on maps, the resort guys call before hand to give you the right directions, and follow through to make sure there is no hassle. It is best to have your own vehicle for reaching this place. All in all, it is a property we will definitely come to again!