Jungle Retreat Wayanad

true retreat , right on the edge of the jungle. the staff were extremely courteous. the naturalist Bhaskar was outstanding. the jungle walk he took upon was very informative and fun. elephants right at our balcony. leopards and tigers have been spotted too. comfortable cottages and super local food.

We had read so much about Jungle Retreat Wayanad and it didn't disappoint. Gave us an African safari lodge vibes. What makes them special is the location, saw a Tiger, multiple elephant and a Dhole hunt from our room itself. I can't think of another place where we could see all this from the room. In fact we thought sitting in the balcony gave us more chance of wildlife viewing that going for Safari drives. Another huge plus is the incredible staff, as mentioned by other reviewers, they... are just amazing. Add excellent food and activities, you have a completely satisfying stay. It is a bit more expensive than the other resorts in the area, but we are glad we paid the Rs 1K more, the sightings made it worth it and more.

We recently stayed at JRW after a three-month hiatus, and are extremely proud to add that the experience was superb, as always. The consistent excellence of our second home never fails to impress. From the entire staff to the impeccable amenities, food and service remains our go-to choice for a most relaxed stay. Highl recommended!

We had a great time in the resort! The property is built beautifully, the staff is nice and the food was good. If you are looking for a peaceful nature stay in the Wayanad area, look no further! We had booked one night in the jungle cottage, and one night in the deluxe because of the superior view, but already really liked the view of the jungle cottage. You can book a jeep safari via the retreat (INR 3500, 3 hours) or a bus safari via the government website (INR 750, 1.5 hours). These prices are excluding transportation to the park entrance, which can be arranged for you at the retreat. We also really enjoyed the Brahmagiri peak trek, which starts from the nearby Thirunelly Forest Station (mandatory guide, INR 3100 for a group of 1-5 foreigners).

Our second visit in the last 12 months and this feels like our happy place. Pristine views of the forest, waking up to the sound of the birds, going to the balcony where hot coffee would be waiting, drinking coffee watching the deer and the elephant, going for treks with Mano, learning how to read the pugmarks of the female Tigress we saw, silently watching a herd of elephants during our trek, coming back after an exhilarating trek, sumptuous lunch, taking a nap with our windows open listening to the various sounds of the jungle, getting woken up from our afternoon siesta by Hariss to tell us that the other guests spotted a Tiger from their room, running to their balcony where all the other guests had already assembled with their binoculars and cameras, watching the Tiger dragging the kill away, spending the next one hour congratulating each other and talking to the other guests about what we just saw, going for the night drive and seeing a leopard on the tree and a large bull elephant blocking the road, coming back to the room after feeling bloated due the amazing dinner and over eating, and laying on the bed with a smile thinking about the magical day that just happened, only to wake up next day and do this again. Yep, my kinda place! I so wanna go back!

A secluded, rustic retreat which was the best break from our daily hustle and bustle. We booked the jungle cottage for it's view of the meadows, totally worth the price. The morning Trek was fun but the night safari with the one and only Manu helped me break my big cat jinx (we spotted an adolescent cub right outside the resort). The food - 10/10 for local Kerala treats. Each meal had a minimum of 6 dishes, authentically made and with a host of veg and non-veg options. Smiling staff made the stay even more memorable. Make sure you chat with Manu and Ani to get insight into the jungle and it's inhabitants!