Forest Glade is a three star hotel on the second mile road in Munnar, a hill town in Idukki district, South Kerala. It sits 5.6 km from the centre of Munnar and holds a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 215 reviews. It suits travellers who want a full service base in tea country, with breakfast, an indoor pool and a garden, rather than a small guesthouse. The altitude and the seasonal closures decide whether the timing is right for you.
What Forest Glade offers
Forest Glade is a three star property with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 215 reviews. The facilities are broad for its class. You get air conditioning, WiFi, a lift and a 24 hour front desk, along with express check in and luggage storage. Meals are covered by a restaurant and breakfast, with room service and laundry to keep things easy.
Beyond the essentials, the hotel lists an indoor pool, a garden, a terrace and a library, which give you places to sit when the weather closes in. A business centre, meeting rooms and a concierge cover work or group needs, while babysitting, car hire and currency exchange add practical support. Free parking is available, and the whole list is designed for a stay where you would rather not deal with separate arrangements.
Where the hotel sits
The address is 2Nd Mile, 5.6 km from the centre of Munnar. Munnar is a town in Idukki district, a tourism hub, in South Kerala. It is a hill destination, sitting between 1,500 and 2,695 metres. Tea grows here from 1,500 metres up to the grassland, laid over hills the Scots planted in the 1880s. Anamudi, the highest point in India south of the Himalaya, sits on the eastern edge at 2,695 metres.
The hotel is inland, so the setting is tea country rather than coast. Eravikulam, the Nilgiri tahr park, is a short drive away and closes for calving in February and March. In January it frosts here by morning, ninety kilometres from a tropical lagoon. That combination of altitude and season shapes what you can do each day, so build your plans around the hours that suit the weather.
Who it suits and who not
Forest Glade suits travellers who want a full service base in Munnar with reliable indoor comforts. Couples, families and small groups will find the restaurant, indoor pool and garden useful, and the business and meeting facilities make it workable for a work trip. It does not suit anyone seeking a small, hands off guesthouse or a stay at a lower altitude. The distance from the town centre is a factor if you expect to be in Munnar all day.
When to plan your stay
The season runs from September to May. The heavy monsoon months bring closed-in cloud and landslip risk, so they are best avoided for a hill stay. January mornings frost, which is part of the appeal for some and a reason to pack accordingly for others. Eravikulam closes for calving in February and March, so if that park matters to your trip, check the dates before you settle on them.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 5.6 km from the centre of munnar, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is 2Nd Mile.
Questions people ask
What facilities does Forest Glade have?
The hotel lists air conditioning, WiFi, a lift, a 24 hour front desk, room service, breakfast, a restaurant, an indoor pool, a garden, a terrace, a library, a business centre, meeting rooms, a concierge, car hire, currency exchange, laundry, babysitting, luggage storage, express check in and free parking.
How far is Forest Glade from Munnar town centre?
Forest Glade is 5.6 km from the centre of Munnar. The address is 2Nd Mile. That distance puts it outside the busiest part of the town, which can be an advantage if you prefer quieter surroundings. You will need a vehicle or the listed car hire to move between the hotel and the town or nearby sights.
When is the best time to stay in Munnar?
The season is September to May. The heavy monsoon months bring closed-in cloud and landslip risk, so they are not ideal for a hill stay. January mornings frost, which some travellers enjoy. Eravikulam, the Nilgiri tahr park, closes for calving in February and March, so plan around that if you want to visit it.
Does Forest Glade work for families or business travellers?
Yes, the hotel lists babysitting, a garden, an indoor pool and a restaurant, which help families. For business, there is a business centre, meeting rooms, a concierge, express check in and WiFi. The guest score is 4.3 out of 5 from 215 reviews. The three star rating and the full facility list point to a practical base for both kinds of trip.
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