4 Top Resorts in Idukki for a Romantic Getaway

The month of February lulls many into a romantic mood. Valentine's day celebrations and associated bustle fill the air. Quite a few couples opt for a romantic ambiance away from the mundane routine. Staying in resorts and villas in exquisite locations provides just the kind of experience honeymooners dream of. Resorts in Idukki, Kerala can amaze you with such a nature-friendly environment. Among the several resorts in Idukki, the four resorts listed below can prove to be your dream destinations.

Elixir Hills

A true romantic paradise with exquisite and artistically curated interior designs, Elixir Hills enchants you the moment you step into its property. Once you enter the estate, all you hear is the song of nature welcoming you for a serene experience.

Whether you choose to spend a romantic afternoon by the poolside or hit the gym for a quick workout or unwind in the sauna, the facilities are in place. From an automated infinity pool that faces the forest to the multi-cuisine signature restaurant – The Grove, everything here echoes luxury. 

With a private waterfall inside the resort, sauna and Ayurveda spa services, game room with a few indoor game options, your stay at Elixir Hills can turn out to be magical. The location is a haven for quite a few rare species of birds. In fact, trekking through the adjacent wilderness can be a mesmerizing experience.

Elixir Hills offers two categories of rooms – The Honeymoon Suite and the Deluxe Suite. The specially designed rooms are spacious and well-equipped with all modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. The bedrooms have a four-poster bed and an en suite bathroom. The living room has a separate dining space, an extra single bed, and a sitting area. It opens out to a balcony overlooking the lush rainforests. The Honeymoon Suite comes with a jacuzzi as well. Obviously, one of the best resorts in Idukki to be with your valentine.

For more details: www.elixirhills.com

The Parakkat Nature Resort

Distinguished as being one of the best 5-star resorts in the Idukki district, The Parakkat Nature Resort is a paradise for honeymooners. Each room is an embodiment of luxury, with contemporary furnishing, rhythmic colors, and complete with cutting-edge technology. Your stay at the resort is gift-wrapped with incredible, misty views and soul-touching moments while oscillating in the lullaby of nature.

The exquisite rooms are christened as:

Superior Room
True to the name, these rooms offer superior furnishing and facilities and are large and spacious. Extra living room and wheelchair ramps make your stay extra comfy. 

Club Suite
Each of these expansive Club Suites is diligently created for your carefree stay, unmindful of any space constraints.

Presidential Suite
This room is most fitting for having a heavenly stay in the company of your loved one. Each element of this well-appointed suite is luxuriously artistic.

Pool Villa
Private Pool Villa Resorts have been designed for you to experience a luxury stay with your loved ones.

Honeymoon Club Suites
The perfect choice for newlyweds and couples. Each suite is equipped with uniquely designed facilities to make your stay exquisitely distinct.

For more details: www.parakkatresorts.com

Both the above resorts in Idukki are at a distance of around three hours' drive from Cochin International airport

Greenwoods Resort

A luxury nature resort in the verdant locale surrounded by dense forests. Greenwoods Resort promises an ambiance that embraces you to wake up to the melody of birds in the heart of nature. The temperate climate year around and the serene surroundings make it an ideal locale for a splendid honeymoon. Secluded luxury villas with private pools, flower-decked beds, and fruit baskets ease your stay. Features like candlelit dinners for honeymooning couples in the tree-top coffee shop or stay at Vanya – the tree house makes your stay uniquely memorable.

The rooms have been named in tune with the beauty of nature.

Aranya – Elegantly furnished air-conditioned single rooms built on two floors.

Kanana – Deluxe cottages built in clusters of four rooms on two floors with private sit-outs and balconies.

Rithika – Honeymoon Villa with Plunge Pool. Individual cottages are set under a grove of trees and surrounded by pretty flowering plants.

Amaravathy – These premium duplex suites are set beneath the shade of a canopy of trees beside the pool villas. Elegant living and dining areas are furnished with wooden furniture.

Indeevaram – Ultra luxury pool suite with an exquisitely furnished living room, exposed granite bricks on a wall, elegant drapes, colorful cushions, bolsters, and plush upholstery.

Indraprastham – it is an ultra-luxury ‘Presidential Suite' with a stylishly furnished living room in the themes recurrent in the resort, in harmony with the nature outside.

Amrutham – The multi-cuisine restaurant situated next to the lobby, with terracotta floors, granite pillars, ethnic artifacts, and prints on the walls provides the perfect ambiance to enjoy your food. An open-air Tandoor is functional during dinner beside the pool. Ethnic Kerala-style dishes are cooked using traditional recipes handed down through generations.

For more details: www.greenwoods.in

FOREST CANOPY

Forest Canopy is a luxury resort in the Idukki district that offers 24 well-appointed cottages and family suites. Strategically constructed without disturbing the existing greenery, it is surrounded by rich flora and fauna. The resort is in a scenic location that refreshes and rejuvenates your mind, body, and soul. This resort in Idukki blends in all the luxuries in a forest ambiance never compromising on safety and security.

Various classes of accommodation are provided to match your budget. Luxury rooms, individual cottages, Jacuzzi villas, and all the premium amenities promise a heavenly holiday experience.

Blooming Cherry, the in-house restaurant prides itself on culinary creativity, exotic menu, and cuisines.

Beyond the luxurious stay, venture out to explore the multiple amenities provided by the resort.

The pool, gym, games area, spice and tea shop, and Ayurveda center assure your stay is more than cozy. For those adventure hunters, activities like boating, bamboo rafting, nature walking, tiger watching, hiking, jeep safari in the forest, and spice tours can spice up your stay.

For more details: www.forestcanopy.in

Both the above resorts in Idukki are at a distance of around four hours' drive from Cochin International airport

All these resorts are well connected by road from all the main towns and cities in Kerala.