ECOTONES CAMPS

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MANOJ NARAYANAN & PRAVEEN MURALEEDHARAN

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ECOTONES - CLOSER TO NATURE

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BORN OUT OF A PASSION

INDIA, KERALA, MUNNAR

The most ethnic experiences

TREKKING AND SPICE TRAILS
The treks offered at Ecotones have won rave reviews from our past clients. Local guides who will be able to point out the various features of the landscape, habitats and wildlife along the trek will accompany guests on these activities.

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ECOTONES CAMPS

INDIA, KERALA, MUNNAR

The most ethnic experiences

BIRDWATCHING
The rural agricultural landscape mingled with patches of reserve forest near Ecotones serves as very important refuges for birds. Western Ghat endemics can be spotted right inside the property. We’ve spotted more than 110 bird species in the area.

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ECOTONES CAMPS

INDIA, KERALA, MUNNAR

The most ethnic experiences

PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo buff? Book your photography session in advance and our in-house photographers will guide you on nature trails through plantations and villages while giving you theoretical and practical tips on how to the make the most of your camera and capture art.

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ECOTONES CAMPS

INDIA, KERALA, MUNNAR

The most ethnic experiences

CYCLING TRAILS
Experience the cool caress of the breeze on your face as you cycle on geared mountain bikes. Set your own pace and take breathers midway to soak in the captivating charms of the spice plantations, tea gardens, cardamom reserves, grasslands.

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ECOTONES CAMPS

INDIA, KERALA, MUNNAR

The most ethnic experiences

CUISINE SESSIONS
The cuisine of the High Ranges is very distinctive. Learn the basics of some flagship yet simple dishes from housewives or our tribal friends in our cuisine demonstration sessions.

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ECOTONES CAMPS

INDIA, KERALA, MUNNAR

The most ethnic experiences

VILLAGE WALKS AND INTERACTIONS WITH LOCALS
Walk along plantain fields and small paths across the hamlet to sample the essence of village life. Experience local farming first hand and harvest organic produce from fields. Interact with these simple folk - farmers, tribal chiefs, housewives.

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ECOTONES - CLOSER TO NATURE

For Manoj Narayanan and Praveen Muraleedharan, the concept of Ecotones was born out of a passion to bring guests closer to nature. While most hotels and resorts utilize the beauty of nature and the wilderness to bring in more business, there are very few that give back to nature or contribute to conservation in any way.

Eco-tourism - responsible travel to natural areas that does not damage the environment, contributes to its conservation, and improves the well-being of local people - is an ethical option and Ecotones is the story of Manoj and Praveen who are trying to put into the practise this concept of ecotourism. Manoj’s experiences in the travel industry have played a very important role in moulding his interests and love for travel, tourism and hospitality. Hailing from Munnar and well-versed with its peoples and cultures, Manoj is stationed at Ecotones throughout the year. Together with Praveen who is a nature conservationist and wildlife photographer, Manoj oversees the activities offered at Ecotones - from cycling and spice walks to trekking, photography and cuisine demonstrations.

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