Why Kurumba Resort delivers the best luxury experience!

by travelmynation
Hotels in Coonoor

Archana and I have a special connection with mountains and jungles. We find solace, peace, and mental rejuvenation each time we visit such destinations and that’s why any place location in such terrain is always close to our heart. This is what drove us to book our recent vacation in Kurumba Village Resort, one of the best resorts in Coonoor. Located outside the city, the resort is accessible through a fun and exciting off-road drive of about half a kilometer from the main road. It’s very easy to miss the turn, had it not been for a staff member waiting for us on the curb we would have trusted google and moved on ahead!

One of the few 5-star luxury resorts in Coonoor, Kurumba presents a fab experience to its guests through its highly rated service, kosher food, and fantastic location. It’s named after the Kurumbas, a local tribe from the Nilgiri region who were known to be excellent hunters/gatherers and lived on steep edges of the Nilgiri mountains. The resort, similar to the characteristics of the tribe represents closeness to nature, artistic beauty, and focus on homegrown food.
Jacuzzi at Kurumba Village ResortAfter a 10 minute off-road drive, we lingered in the reception where the staff was waiting for us with garlands and a local herbal tea. As we were finishing the tea, we saw a golf buggy pulling up and we were wondering what it was for. The staff told us that since the property was spread across 17 across on the hilly slopes, the buggy would help us move around the vicinity. Super! Just the thought of roaming around in the buggy brought out the child within us as we hurriedly hopped on to it trying to occupy the best seats!IMG_1959 The buggy took us through the winding roads full of Nutmeg trees, wildflowers, and gigantic Bay Leaf trees. The property houses 3 kinds of the room depending upon the view and the size of the bungalow – Kurumba Cottage, Kurumba Suite, and the pampering Jacuzzi Room.
Waterfall viewWhat we saw next, that moment was so beautiful and mesmerizing! Our room was located right next to a waterfall; so close that we could reach out of the balcony and touch the cold, clear, pristine waterfall flowing down from the massive mountains in front. We were booked into the Kurumba suite; a 2 floored luxury bungalow with a lovely view shown below.
view of the waterfall The Infinity Pool


Kurumba Village’s infinity pool is not an accouterment, but one of the main highlights of the property. The pool is more of a lounging area that juts out into the forest presenting a beautiful view of the valley in front. Again it’s one of the very few resorts in Coonoor with an infinitely swimming pool.
Infinity PoolPrivate BBQ in our room

This came highly recommended and we decided to take advantage of the starry night and have the BBQ on our balcony. Soon enough the staff walked in carrying all the ingredients and set up shop, ready to serve us some exotic-looking preparations! We were served with an aperitif and sat down to some tasty morsels, the sounds of the waterfall, Malabar Squirrels, and chicken is cooked in ghee. The aroma flew across the balcony, a slow breeze carrying the flavors across to us. We were literally drooling looking at the ingredients and couldn’t wait to get a bite of all the dishes the chef had in store for us.


The BBQ preparation is made using home-grown spices and herbs by chef Bablu from West Bengal. He is from Digha and has been cooking for about 10 years. Started cleaning utensils then worked as a server and graduated to being a chef. He was kind enough to share his recipe for chicken kosha with us.

First up, was the tandoori chicken with spicy tomato chutney. It was a delicious combination of the chicken marinated for more a day in various spices all grown in the property. Visually it was striking and the taste of the chicken was an interesting contrast with the tangy chutney.

This was followed by Grilled chicken that brought with it a heavenly taste of mustard oil and spices. Cooked to perfection and served piping hot, the chicken was a testament to the chef’s cooking skills. Finger licking good and dripping with juices, we hurriedly lapped up half a chicken in no time! The non-veg was accompanied by grilled potatoes, mushrooms, pineapple, and corn but we chose to write about the chicken since we are hardcore non-veggies. Nevertheless, every single tandoori dish was perfect and demanded as much attention as the previous one!

Tree Top Candlelit Dinner

A lavish 7-course dinner served atop a treehouse. The walkway decorated with candles led us into the dining space with beautiful flowers on the table, antique lamps, and the aroma of local spices. We were greeted by Mr. Murali, the head chef at Kurumba. He has even cooking for the last 20 years and just listening to him explain his preparations made us realize how passionate he is about this art.
DSC_2506.jpgThe meal started off with a refreshing of mint & watermelon juice accompanied by Russian salad. The fruits and veggies, grown mostly at their property, tasted so fresh and tender and a far cry from the stale ones we get in the city. Next came Onion Rings and chicken fritters. I would have never imagined having these in the middle of a jungle in India and prepared just the way Americans would!
DSC_2517.jpgFor the main course. we had Bayleaf chicken. As we unwrapped the bay leaf, the aroma of authentic local spices filled the air and we could see the juices flowing into the plate. What we experience next was nothing short of an explosion of deliciousness in our palate! Nothing short of sheer brilliance, this chicken took just 30 mins for the Chef to prepare but has left a lifelong impact on us. We hadn’t even heard of such preparation before let alone taste any chicken as succulent as this.
DSC_2508.jpgOur entire dining experience was surreal due to the food and the environment. Nothing can get more romantic for a couple than dining on a rooftop with fireflies all over the place! Thumbs up to the entire Kurumba team for giving us such a stupendous experience!

To sum it up, it’s a place so heavenly that even the clouds stop by. We watched the clouds, as still like a child in deep sleep, hugging the trees. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Kurumba Village Resort and would definitely return. The hotel ticked off the boxes for us in location, service, and amenities. Obviously, most people visit Kurumba for seclusion but I think their greatest asset is their staff. They were all genuinely friendly and helpful and made our stay very comfortable! See more of the property here!
Room Interiors at Kurumba Village ResortReception at Kurumba Village ResortDSC_2540.JPG


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Dr Ramesh Shetty November 2, 2017 - 12:36 PM

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travelmynation November 2, 2017 - 12:39 PM

Thanks for reading!! Tariff starts from about 10k onwards per room per night.

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Ram Ashwathram January 7, 2018 - 5:45 PM

Amazing and aromatic flavored travelogue………….loved reading each and every line of yours………….

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Ramya September 23, 2020 - 12:07 PM

Wow this looks amazing, especially having your private BBQ and the dinner at tree house. They must be working hard to maintain the high standards of hospitality, in the jungle. Wonderful read.

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delhifundos2014 September 24, 2020 - 11:26 AM

That place looks like what I and my partner would enjoy enormously. Adventure is guaranteed if to believe the visual you’ve added to your post. Hope this pandemic ends so we can travel again

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Nidhi KM September 24, 2020 - 11:57 PM

Your article kind of forces me to experience this property ASAP. Perfectly located, beautiful interiors and great food makes it a perfect destination property for a relaxing vacation.

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Anonymous September 25, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Damn amazing. Through your blog, I’ve found out so many hidden and amazing places. I am sorted for resort and stays in India now! Also, the location is mad and so is the infinity pool!

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Roshni Hegde September 25, 2020 - 5:59 PM

Your words actually got me into a quick tour of this place! Thanks for bringing this out. I’m already tempting to pack up and take a tour

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Sanjay Thampy September 25, 2020 - 6:09 PM

Looks like such an enticing location.
Would love to travel and stay here after reading your post.

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Arnav Mathur September 25, 2020 - 8:22 PM

Must’ve been quite the experience. Kurumba has been there on my radar too but the plan never worked out. When i first saw the pics, i fell in love with the place. Everything that i love is there in Kurumba. Be it, the abundance of Nature or the picturesque infinity pool or the yummy food.

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pamela September 25, 2020 - 10:18 PM

This is an absolutely breathtaking beauty I must say. I would love to visit this property .

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Nidhi Gupta September 25, 2020 - 11:19 PM

This is one of the best resorts I have heard of in a long time. I just hope they are taking all covid precautions too and become the most sought after resort again.

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