Bison Country – Home Stay Located in the salubrious environs of Wellington, Coonoor, at 6500ft above MSL. the property is surrounded by Tea Garden’s and stretches of Reserve Forest which are within strolling distance.
Though it is just 4 km. from Memorial-Wellington on the Kotagiri Road, near the famous Beulah Farm, the drive takes you through thick forests and tea gardens. The property can be approached from Coonoor Sim’s Park side also. A drive along the Kotagiri highway passes through Yeddapalli and Elithorai villages. A turn at Elithrai Village towards Beulah Farm / Bandomai Village goes right past the property.
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The Home Stay has 2 Independent Cottages with private lawns, 1 Cottage with two bedrooms, and 2 Deluxe Rooms which could be referred to as “ A Room with A View”. Facing the property at middle distance is the Raliah Height Mountain and the Raliah Reserve Forest. The reserve forest is famous for Raliah Dam, constructed by the British in the early 1900’s. The lake is surrounded by a thick forest which is teeming with wild life. The Raliah Dam is a pleasant trek from the Home Stay and an ideal location for a picnic lunch.
The property is 4.5 km away from the Wellington Gymkana Club Golf Course, Golfing guest could use the facilities – at a cost. The property is so designed that all rooms open out to green lawns. It has a Reception – “ Stockings’ , a Dining Room – “Pasture”, 2 Cottages – “Horns“ & “Hoofs”, a two bedroom cottage “Raliah Cottage”and 2 Delux Rooms- “Den 1 & Den 2” A very pleasant Gazebo offers guests the option of leisure and indoor games. A bonfire is lit next to the Gazebo every evening. The reception ‘Stockings’ offers guest’s a library of Reading material and DVDs, personally selected by Ruksana Rai. It also has a Binocular and telescope to spot Bisons, which are frequently seen on the slopes of Raliah Heights.
The Home Stay is a Self Help model. Tea and Coffee arrangement is available in each dwelling. The establishment offers the ‘Modified American Plan’ i.e. Breakfast and Dinner– which is served on the platter as the “Dish of the Day” concept. Poultry or Fish are served as part of the non- veg continental dishes. This is accompanied with hot soups and pudding of the day. We do not have room service facilities.
Bookings are accepted through email/telephone and confirmation is returned after receipt of the tariffs. For the time being the tariff can be remitted by DDs/Cheque/Cash payable at Bangalore. No outstation cheques are accepted. Pets not allowed.