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Where you'll stay

Your Accommodation

Three characterful stays, each opening to the green heart of the Nilgiris.

2 RoomsGarden View Room at Aranyasun

Garden View Room

2 Adults Queen Bed Ensuite

Bright, restful rooms opening to blooming gardens — the gentlest way to wake in the Nilgiris.

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2 RoomsMountain View Room at Aranyasun

Mountain View Room

2 Adults Hill Views Ensuite

Frame the blue Nilgiri ranges from your window, wrapped in mist at dawn and gold at dusk.

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2 RoomsGarden View Loft at Aranyasun

Garden View Loft

Family Loft Space Ensuite

A charming cabin-style loft with extra sleeping space — made for families and long, lazy stays.

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Safari options at Masinagudi

Ways to See the Forest

One is run by the Avenue Tree group; the others are run by the forest department at their own gates. Rates below are the department's own published figures at last check — confirm before you travel.

Aranyasun Open Air Safari

Open-air, on-road jeep safari through the buffer-zone areas around Moyar, Singara and Bokkapuram — approx. 3 hours, up to 6 guests, with our naturalists.

₹2,500 per jeep (up to 6 persons)

At last check — prices and availability do change.

Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Government safari at the Mudumalai gate, about 9 km away. Duration 1 hour. Elephant feeding at Theppakadu: 8:30–9:00 AM & 5:30–6:00 PM.

₹340 Indians

₹2,500 Foreigners

Bus (minimum); Jeep/Bolero minimum ₹4,200. Guide & entry charges separate.

Gene Pool Eco Camp, Nadugani

A forest-department eco-tourism camp with a guided waterfall trek and off-road adventure, about 38 km away.

Contact Mr. Veeramani: +91 63816 99287

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve, about 25 km away. Duration 2.5 hours. Canter safari departs 2:45 PM.

Bus: ₹1,000 + ₹500 service charge

Jeep/Bolero: ₹1,500 + ₹500 service charge

Per person. Bookings: +91 90353 15566

The above safari options include third-party bookings. Information, availability, pricing and policies are correct to the best of our knowledge at time of publishing, but we are not responsible or liable for changes made by the respective authorities or operators.

Important information

Before Your Journey

Worth reading before you set off — most of this comes from the Tamil Nadu government and the forest department, not from us, but we'd rather you hear it now than at a checkpoint.

Mandatory E-Pass

An E-Pass is mandatory for every traveller entering the Nilgiris District, including Masinagudi, Ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri. Register at epass.tnega.org before your date of arrival and carry a valid copy or screenshot while travelling — authorities may verify it at the check post.

Single-Use Plastic Ban

Single-use plastics are strictly prohibited across the Nilgiris District. Vehicles are inspected at the Kakkanalla and Mudumalai (Thorarapalli) check posts. Penalties range from ₹500 to ₹10,000.

Not Permitted

  • Polythene / plastic carry bags
  • 1 L and 2 L plastic water bottles
  • Pre-packed plastic bottled water (Bisleri, Aquafina, Kinley)
  • Plastic-bottled soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Thums Up)

Permitted

  • 5-litre water cans
  • Reusable PET / refillable bottles
  • Pre-packed snacks (Lays, Kurkure)

Forest Gate Timings

The Bandipur gate and the Thorarapalli gate at the Mudumalai border close at 9:00 PM and reopen at 6:00 AM, per Supreme Court orders. Please plan to reach before 9:00 PM.

Movement After Dark

For safety, guests are asked not to leave the resort premises after 9:00 PM. The property is secured with an electric, solar-powered fence activated at night.

Check-in, Check-out & Early Arrival

Check-in is from 1:00 PM onwards and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Due to limited room availability and operational requirements, early check-in cannot be arranged for any guest — including those travelling long distances — even for an additional charge. Please plan your arrival accordingly.

Driver Accommodation

Driver accommodation is not available at the resort — for safety reasons, drivers cannot stay overnight in vehicles on site due to possible wildlife movement. Nearby accommodation is available at Thomas Xavier Lodge, Masinagudi (approx. ₹300–₹400 per night). Mobile: +91 94430 01896.

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol from another state is prohibited and is liable for confiscation at the check post.

Getting here

How to Reach, in Brief

The short version — see our full How to Reach Us guide for every route and the night-driving note.

  • 3 km from the Masinagudi bus stand
  • ~250 km / ~5 hours from Bangalore
  • 77 km / ~2.5 hours from Ooty via Gudalur and Theppekkadu
  • 163–217 km from Coimbatore, depending on route

The shorter 31 km route from Ooty via the Thalai Kundah check post is heavily restricted — it requires a local Nilgiris ID or a TN-43 registered vehicle. If you don't qualify, use the recommended route above.

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General terms and conditions

The Fine Print

Advance Payment

Your booking is confirmed only after full advance payment. Advance payment is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Meals

Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are served at the resort. Please inform us in advance of any special dietary requirements.

Noise & Sound Restrictions

To maintain the peace and serenity of the property, loud music, sound systems and portable speakers are strictly prohibited.

Outside Food

Bringing or consuming outside food on the property is strictly prohibited.

Card Payment Charges

A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit and debit card payments.

Wildlife & Forest Rules

Do not carry liquor across the Tamil Nadu/Karnataka border. Do not feed or approach wildlife. Safaris must be booked through authorised operators and the Forest Department.

These terms reflect our current guest brochure. Our Hotel Policies and FAQ pages are being brought in line with this update — please call or WhatsApp us if anything here looks different from what you were told at booking, and we'll confirm directly.

Before you ask

Trip Planning — Common Questions

Yes. An E-Pass is mandatory for every traveller entering the Nilgiris District, including Masinagudi, Ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri. Register at epass.tnega.org before your date of arrival and carry a valid copy or screenshot while travelling.

The Bandipur and Thorarapalli (Mudumalai border) gates close at 9:00 PM and reopen at 6:00 AM, per Supreme Court orders. Please plan to reach Aranyasun before 9:00 PM — the property is also secured with an electric, solar-powered fence activated at night, and guests are asked not to leave the premises after 9:00 PM.

Single-use plastic is restricted. Polythene bags, 1-litre and 2-litre plastic water bottles and plastic-bottled soft drinks are not permitted; 5-litre water cans, reusable bottles and pre-packed snacks are fine. Vehicles may be inspected at the Kakkanalla and Mudumalai (Thorarapalli) check posts, with fines from ₹500 to ₹10,000.

Check-in is from 1:00 PM onwards and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Due to limited room availability and operational requirements, early check-in cannot be arranged for any guest, including those travelling long distances, even for an additional charge.

Your booking is confirmed only after full advance payment. Advance payment is non-refundable and non-adjustable. A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit and debit card payments.

Not within the resort premises — for safety reasons, drivers are not permitted to stay overnight in vehicles on site due to possible wildlife movement. Nearby accommodation is available at Thomas Xavier Lodge, Masinagudi, approx. ₹300–₹400 per night (mobile +91 94430 01896).

Yes — the group's own open-air jeep safari through Moyar, Singara and Bokkapuram, plus guidance on the Mudumalai, Bandipur and Gene Pool options above. Forest-department safaris are pre-paid and priced by the department directly, so please confirm current rates before you travel.

Alcohol from another state is prohibited and is liable for confiscation at the check post.
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