Tea Planters Bungalow

Surianalle Estate Bungalow

History of Surianalle.

The Surianalle estate was opened in the years between the years 1899 -1905 by H M Knight a pioneer upon Kannan Devan hills who had property from 1880s He was the First General manager of Kannan Devan Hill plantation company when James Finlay bought the society lands in 1895. He left a remarkable imprint upon the hills and moved to Peermade. Knight sold the property to Thondiamally syndicate in 1909 and they sold it to Harrisons and Crossfield Limited presently Harrison’s Malayalam owned by RPG group. Harrison’s is about 125 years in Southern Indian plantation. Remember the Pioneers with gratitude who worked like frontier men to curate these hostile regions into cash crops with leadership.

Experience

These are calm Living spaces and with Mountain mist and refreshing air. The estate is one of the Highest Tea fields upon above 5700 MSL on western Ghats offering commanding view and excellent adventure options, Kollukumalai Tea estate which is the Highest organic tea in the world at 7000 MSL is situated just 7 Kms further on the same route. The bungalow is simple elegant planter’s bungalow seen mostly upon southern India, painted in the Harrison Malayalam, forest green walls with ivy creeping over it. The timbered interiors are charming, Modern bathrooms and period furniture in provided. Experience a day or two as the planting community live upon this beautiful and demanding terrains. We offer 2 rooms mostly sold as entire property to offer the best experience and privacy.

The Manale Bungalow

This bungalow is believed to have been built in 1879 or 1880 as the land under Tuner brothers and Von Rosenberg a, German Jew started opening for Cinchona. He was a pioneer to Open land, live and die in Munnar in 1904 Later his son John managed the property Henry Mansfield Knight, a legendary pioneer in Travancore was also associated in the venture later married Von Rosenberg’s Widow Racheal Theodosia. These 140 years of colourful history lie await to relive on a you stay in the bungalow which is a charming property not far from Lockhart estate Factory. It offers 2 heritage rooms.

Chokanad (East) Bungalow

This bungalow was built in 1917 to manage the east division of Chockanad estate. It is a nook in this part of the district were its calm and serene, not far from Munnar. It is a petite two-bedroom property with period furniture and modern restrooms. The property is just 6 kms from Munnar on a variable terrain. We pass under a huge rock enroute where elephants come to cross over to a stream. The view to the east is very picturesque as the manicured tea flows into a valley and rise up to eastern escarpment and into Devikulam Valley. We can see the Aneimudi peak from its lawns and Nymakad estate with is on the northern flanks.

Arivikad East Division Bungalow

ARVIKAD EAST Bungalow is a 2-bedroom Tea Sanctuary Bungalow which is a simple suburban style property seen along High ranges. It is not a premium property; it caters to a peaceful stay who can adapt not to creature comforts. Essential facilities are offered.

Built in the 1920’s, for the assistant manager of Aruvikad estate the petite bungalow is set in an isolated basin surrounded by flora on to which we have the bird songs and the company of Malabar squirrels.

Arivikad East Division Bungalow – From Munnar Town drive 17 km on the Top Station Road towards Echo-point. Take a right turn to Arivikad Estate and travel another 8 km for Arivikad East Division Bungalow.

Distance from Munnar 25 Kms

Visitors are advised to travel to this Bungalow preferably in an SUV.

TALAPOYA ESTATE BUNGALOW

A well laid estate road on Mannathavady -Tellicherry Road at Talapuza ,about 8 Kms from Manantoddy takes you to the Talapoya Bungalow , the Estate runs along the right flanks about a Kilometers from the Main entrance .The windy path through the manicured tea garden reaches a vantage point about 10 minutes away to be welcomed into one of the Grandest Tea Bungalows Ins southern India -The Talapoya Estate Bungalow ..Typical English Suburban influences with a touch of scallops and Beautiful columns fringing the verandahs on three direction with a medium pitched roof …Very well spread lay out with magnificent views all round , This a place to relax and get a peek into every Nuances of tea from the best of staffs or even the General Manager himself The interiors are tastefully furbished with colonial furniture and fitments of a class apart . We offer 6 bedrooms in Luxury Category called Cedar , APle , Heliconia , Oak ,Mulberry and Peepul .

Wentworth Bungalow

Built in 1940 just as guest house for the Visiting managers the steeply pitched roof resting on simple coulums with large verandas, a connotation of bungalows in the Nilgiri Wynaad region Bordering Ooty and Wynaad in Kerala. Teeming with wildlife and lots of outdoor activities to choose according to your preferences for the stay. . Or just relax over a book 3 ROOMS OFFERED

Chundale Bungalow

History of Nilgiri Wynaad.

Nilgiri Wynaad as it is called today was opened up by Mr James and Colonel John Outherloney R.E in 1847 as recorded in the Survey of Nilgiri Districts. The land was bought out from Nilambur Thirumulpad on 18Th December 1841 and a second and on 19Th January 1857 from Nilambur Thirumulpad. The area was primarily on coffee and Pepper. The area which comprised around 21000 acres, which went into legal troubles with another investor Capt. T.H Godfrey of Bombay army. The matter stood in court while James Outherloney died in 1875. After the coffee blights of late 1860s already Coffee companies were on the down grade wanting to dispose the properties, then came a Mirage of Gold found in the area. Started by Alpha Mining Company in 1874 The mania reached high in 1879 Soon no less than 41 English companies as investors came up with investment close 2.61,000 British Pounds. Finally, only to fail on the scam as mining and crushing got them negligible. Say 4 ounce to a ton. So by 1885 32 company went to liquidation. Land was abandoned and you could see thousands of acres covered with weeds and lantanas’, it took about 10 years to replant areas with better crops of Tea, Coffee and Pepper as new investors came in. Planting of Tea Bushes commenced in 1896 & continued almost uninterrupted until 1902.

East India Tea and Produce company Limited –A London registered Company with Harrisons and Crossfields as the Agents formed the company in 1907 started developing 9 estates in Nilgiri Wynaad in Namely Achoor, Perrangondda, Chundale, Pootumulla, Poonapoya, Touramulla, Cherambadi, Wentworth and Mayfield. In 1914 records show about 23000 acres under possession. Presently Harrisons Malayalam Limited have merged them into 7 Estates with tea Pepper and Coffee in bearing at Wynaad and Nilgiris. The estate is Achoor, Arrapetta, Chundale, Touramulla Sentinel Rock, Wentworth Mayfield close to 13000 acres.

The Bungalow The typical planter’s bungalows with gracious rooms is a very relaxing location about 2500 above MSL.

The Chundale estate Bungalow was built in 1910 and renovated in 1940s

It is offered as a plantation stay which is a 2-bedroom property with lovely verandas and ample leisure fields around. Ideally Located for a break with families and elders from Bangalore and Calicut with easy access.

We offer 2 rooms with period furniture and modern bathrooms mostly sold as entire property for the best experience and privacy.