Deshadan: Kerala’s highest resort

Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resorts, Varkala, situated just 200 meters from the scenic Papanasam Cliff at Varkala, is a masterwork of craftsmanship and promises to take you to new heights in holidaying. Deshadan offers the best of everything, be it cuisine, facilities or the comforts. At Deshadan, you can discover the exotic pleasure of the Varkala Beach, which lies very close to the resort. Take a refreshing dip in the sea or splash into the swimming pool with Jacuzzi, build sandcastles or just bask in the glory of the sun. Once you have had your fill of the beach, one can laze around in the deluxe A/C rooms. And with just 12 rooms in the whole resort you can be assured of serene privacy and personalised service.

Deshadan Mountain Resorts, Munnar, is situated just four kms away from the historical tea town of Munnar. Being Kerala's highest resort, it is banked by miles and miles of tea plantations on one side, and a huge mountain face standing sentry on the other. Deshadan Mountain Resort is graced by soft falling mists that waft in and out filling the cool, fresh air with a tranquil mysticism. The ambience of the property is very elegant. Some of the facilities here include, Jeep safari. 24 hours hot and cold water, cable TV, in-house movies, camp fire, conference for 25 people, Internet, multi-cuisine restaurant, STD/ISD, recreation centre, doctor on call, trekking etc.

Chettinadu Mansion, Chettinadu, Tamil Nadu, will take you back in time, over a century to be precise, when Chettinadu Mansion, a home with beauty was visualised part by part to incorporate the finest in architectural design and utility. The construction began in 1902 and it took ten years for the master craftsmen to complete it. The mansion is huge, extending over 40,000 sq. ft. and the rooms are embellished with the lavish use of Burmese Teak Wood, Italian Marble and English Steel.

It contains several courts, halls and corridors with carved pillars. The proportions of the courts and corridors are quite sizeable, measuring up to your widest expectations. The pillars in the various courts have been made of different materials. Similarly, the unique flooring too varies from court to court. Pressed metal plates have been fixed in many places as false lining for the top ceiling.