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December 15, 2023
Mountain courtyard hotel This was our very first to Thekkady, one of Kerala’s may hilly destinations. A day before our departure from Delhi we found we were unhappy with the hotel we had booked. ..we frantically searched for alternatives and chanced upon Mountain Courtyard. In the heart of Kumily forest , It was a 6 hour plus drive from Kanyakumari and we were absolutely fagged out. But as the hotel emerged through a rough climb , we were in for a pleasant surprise….it was lush green all around surrounded by mountains in the distance, we were shown to our room on 4th floor with a com***ding view. The room was clean, running hot water, clean linen , immediate attention and service by the staff ( I write all this because no basic amenities are to be taken for granted in these remote tourist places, we have been shocked by the lack of things like soaps, proper towels and basic cleanliness in some non budget hotels) but the hotels single biggest USPis the staff and service. They keeled over backwards to please us. The very first day as I got friendly with a couple of waiters I mentioned I hadn’t come to Kerala to eat pasta, paneer and paranthas, and I hoped the hotel served at least a couple of authentic Kerala dishes. Thereafter I was informed at every meal, the Kerala dish of the day, aapam , puttu, banana fritters, kuzhakatta, payasam, ellai adda, etc etc. thoroughly spoilt and pampered. The day I felt under weather and did not go to the restaurant, there were several inquiries and several offers to send light ‘ patient’s food. Bless these people and their sincerity. We had no regret spending an un precedented 9 days in the resort. It was peaceful,comfortable and very well serviced.