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Nestling in the spice hills and quiet estates, Neelambari is set in 110 acres with spectacular views of surrounding natural forests, mountains and valleys. It is the ideal getaway to an unspoilt part of North Kerala, with proximity to beaches, backwaters whilst being tucked away in the mountains.

It is an ideal heaven for all the wearied travellers who want to escape from the heat and humidity of the plains, where the air is cool and pure, life is superbly comfortable yet simple and there seems to be an excess of all the good things!

Neelambari Resort is 120 kms from Mangalore, the nearest airport. You can fly to Mangalore from Mumbai or Bangalore. Jet airways and Deccan airways operate on a daily basis between Bangalore and Mangalore. Indian Airlines and jet Airways fly into Mangalore from Mumbai daily. Besides, Kingfisher Airlines also flies from Mangalore to Mumbai,Bangalore and Chennai

By Road
From Bangalore take the Bangalore-Mysore Highway upto Sreerangapatanam (127kms). Then take the Hunsur road and drive to Kushal Nagar via Hunsur (93 kms). From Kushal Nagar, drive for 31 kms to reach Madikkeri, Another 34 kms drive will bring you to Bagamandala. Immediately after Bagamandala, turn right on to the state highway to Kerala and drive on through forest roads for 31 kms to reach Panathur the Kerala border town. From there, drive on for another 12 kms. Then take a left turn onto Malom Road. Neelambari is 7 kms on this road. ( The resort is well signposted from Panathur)

From Mangalore Take the National Highway NH 17 towards Kerala state and drive towards Kanhangad (distance of 80 kms). When you reach Mavungal, (3 kms before Kanhangad turn left onto Panathur Road, and drive for 30 kms you will reach Kallar. Turn right and drive for about 6 kms to reach Neelambari. (The resort is well signposted from Mavungal)

From Calicut Take the National Highway NH 17 towards Mangalore and drive for 160 kms towards Kasargode. When you reach Mavungal Junction, (on the Kanhangad ? Kasargode Bypass,) turn right onto Panathur Road, and drive for 30 kms you will reach Kallar. Turn right and drive for about 6 kms to reach Neelambari. (The resort is well signposted from Mavungal)

The Resort accommodates its guests in its 16 traditional Kerala style cottages. The rooms are spacious, furnished to high standards with its own dressing room/ washroom facilities and opens into its own private veranda and garden viewing the mountains and the forests! One can simple laze around with a book or simply enjoy being so close to nature! The rooms do not have Televisions or CD players. There are showers rather than bath tubs in each room. Hair dryers and heaters are available on request. Water is purified on site and is provided in all bedrooms and is safe to drink. Bottled water is charged extra.

The resort is built in traditional Kerala Style with tiled roofs and wood. This exclusive resort has capacity for 50 people and offers exclusive holistic holidays that are spiritually enhancing.

Ayurvedic Centre
Authentic and hygienic Ayurvedic centre is available for various massages and treatments. An Ayurvedic doctor will be available for consultation. Dhara, Panchakarma, Pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Silolepa are some of the treatments and massages available. Full list and prices on request.

Yoga
Yoga classes are held both indoors and outdoors. There is daily yoga classes in the morning .You can opt to have personal one to one, Yoga tuition with Indian tutors. This is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

Library
The library has a vast selection of books for the guests to borrow during their stay.

Conference Centre
Neelambari offers you the facilities of a fully equipped Conference Centre for Offsites,residential workshops and courses in a beautiful and sublime environment.

Food
Kerala cuisine captures the heavenly aroma of the myriad home-grown spices. Keralites love food. And this love will be reflected in the Neelambari Resort cuisine. Each meal is an experience to remember.

Neelambari Resort Boutique
Will cater for local arts, handicrafts, clothing, books, Ayurvedic oils, Yoga meditation shawls, and music.

Swimming Pool
The resort has a stunning Swimming pool and a children’s splash pool.

Elephant ride
Enjoy a ride on Lakshmi, Neelambari's 6 year old resident elephant.

Optional Extras
We can tailor make a tour for you whether it is to sail the backwaters in a Ketuvallom, a traditional Kerala houseboat, or to visit one of the quiet beaches or a traditional temple. Hiking in the spice hills is another option.