Wayanad Wild - Rainforest Lodge - A CGH Earth Experience

A visit to this property is a must try for those who love jungle and wildlife. The service quality is top notch, far better than what premium chains can offer (CGH itself is such a renowned one!). The staff are exceptionally helpful and go that extra mile to make you feel at home. We were back from a European trip, and all the euphoria of that holiday is now a matter of the past after this incredibly good break at WW. My 9-year old daughter participated in the Creek Walk and the Little Chef initiatives organised by the resort, and has learnt so much about wildlife in the past few days than in the last several years. The rooms were so well appointed with large windows on two sides to give you a panoramic view of the jungle. Best of all, the air was so crisp that my own allergies took a sabbatical. For the money you pay, this resort is an absolute gem! We are totally relaxed and hope to visit this resort again in the future.

Nature walks and activities run by the hotel were excellent. Food was good and the pool was lovely! The setting is very peaceful, you really feel like you’re up in the hills. All in all we had a fantastic stay!

After climbing a most impressive pass comprising of no more than 9 hairpin bends we popped out at the top to find the town of Wayanad. A jeep ride later traversing tea plantations we entered the heavily forested wonderland, which is the setting of the Wayanad Wild Resort. This CGH property is very well appointed, suitably understated to blend into the surroundings and clearly well managed by David Raju and his team. David is a leading naturalist in India having recently compiled two field guides on southern and central India with one on western India about to go to press. We saw things here that we had not seen elsewhere, particularly on the night tours, including 8 frog and 5 snake species! The rooms were very comfortable and the food was delicious. Our one night stay here, particularly the walks with Umesh, were memorable.

The location is excellent in mids of the jungle. The room view was magnificent and I just enjoyed sitting on the patio and sipping a warm coffee. It's just the right place to unwind and forget all the worries. The staff is very courteous and always available to help. The naturalist who took us on Nature walks and trails were very knowledgeable and passionately loved what they did. The food is really good and we enjoyed every bit of it. They had a really good spread on the buffet. On every trail we went they provided us with leech socks, gumboots and umbrellas to keep us safe.

Extraordinary setting, this little patch of rainforest surrounded by tea and coffee plantations. Hardworking, conscientious staff dedicated to the natural history mission of the institution. Some of the staff, especially the Director, are highly knowledgeable naturalists. Well designed cabins, dining area, swimming pool, all overlooking the forest. Excellent food and daily wildlife walks around the property and nearby areas with staff.