Activities at Aambal
SWIMMING POOL
The infinity pool at Aambal, is a wonderful experience overlooking the mountains through the coffee plantation. Enjoy a refreshing dip with your family, we even have a baby pool, so that your toddlers can safely have some fun times!
WELL BEING
Aambal is the perfect place to unwind, relax and revitalise. We offer yoga on request, and blend the age-old Indian healing technique of aurveda with the finest natural ingredients . We offer a range of fabulous Ayurvedic therapies in our peaceful spa with a trained specialist.
Fitness Centre
Keep yourself energised through the day,Work up a sweat, Cool down and Stretch out in the midst of coffee plantation. The Fitness Centre at aambal has everything you need to meet your health and fitness requirements on the go.
PLANTATION WALK
Walking through the plantation is an experience by itself. A guided tour of the estate can be arranged, where you get to see the different spices like pepper, cardamom, cinnamon etc. Be part of the coffee plucking experience, during the coffee season (December to January) and understand the process from bean to cup. This will give you a totally different perspective of what happens behind the scenes, when you drink your favourite cup of coffee!off course you can look upto more than twenty different type of bamboo trees and enjoy our fruit orchard to check the seasonal fruits.
COFFEE SHASTRA
The bean that goes into your cup of coffee is a year’s effort where mother nature and human efforts blend together for that perfect cup. There are at least 1000 known chemical compounds in a single bean. Post your plantation walk, join us for a brief introduction to the amazing world of coffee and the various techniques that are used for preparing that perfect cup.
BIRD WATCHING
Wayanad is home to 350 species of resident and migratory birds and is home to several endemic as well as endangered species of birds. Amateur birdwatchers can catch a glimpse of our resident peacock family as they traverse the plantation and a multitude of other birds like the magpie, bulbul, woodpecker etc as they call our green surroundings their home. For the more professional ones - a trip to Pakshipathalam, Kuruva Dweep would be worth a visit.
COOKING CLASSES
Learn the secrets of making some of the famous and authentic Kerala dishes with our chef in a private cooking class which will help you to get closer to the local ingredients in their natural habitat.
BOARD GAMES AND LIBRARY
We have a range of board games available for guests to enjoy. Spend an interesting evening with a game of scrabble, chess, UNO, tambola etc, in our alfresco dining area. 
We also have a great collection of books for those who prefer whiling away their time with a good book, in the green surroundings of our property.
OUTDOOR GAMES
Aambal has a small open to air playground wherein you can play badminton, cricket, football etc and enjoy outdoor activities.
Try your hand at a game of pickleball
TELEVISION
Each room comes with its own large screen SMART TV. You can connect to all your OTT options seamlessly and continue that thrilling series that you could never complete at home!
ACTIVITIES IN WAYANAD
EDAKKAL CAVES
Edakkal Caves are two natural caves at a remote location at Edakkal, 25 km from Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of Kerala in India's Western Ghats. They lie 1,200 m above sea level on Ambukutty Mala, near an ancient trade route connecting the high mountains of Mysore to the ports of the Malabar coast. Inside the caves are pictorial writings believed to date to at least 6,000 BCE, from the Neolithic man, indicating the presence of a prehistoric settlement in this region. The Stone Age carvings of Edakkal are rare and are the only known examples from South India besides those of Shenthurini, Kollam also in Kerala. The cave paintings of Shenthurini forests in Kerala are of the Mesolithic era.
MUTHANGA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, India with an extent of 344.44 km² and four hill ranges namely Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. A variety of large wild animals such as gaur, Asian elephant, deer and tiger are found there. There are also quite a few unusual birds in the sanctuary. In particular, Indian peafowl tend to be very common in the area. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. It is bestowed with lush green forests and rich wildlife. This wildlife area houses some of the rare and endangered species of both flora and fauna. Established in 1973, the sanctuary is now an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is bounded by protected area network of Nagarhole National Park and Bandipur National Park in Karnataka in the northeast, and on the southeast by Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Deccan Plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees
BANASURA SAGAR DAM
Banasura Sagar Dam, which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River, is part of the Indian Banasurasagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979. The goal of the project is to support the Kakkayam Hydro electric power project and satisfy the demand for irrigation and drinking water in a region known to have water shortages in seasonal dry periods. The dam is also known as Kuttiyadi Augmentation Main Earthen Dam. The dam has a height of 38.5 metres and length of 685 metres. In the dam's reservoir there is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. The islands with the Banasura hills are in the background view. It is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia. The dam is made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders. The Kuttiyadi Augmentation Scheme consists of a main dam known as Banasurasagar Dam, an earth fill dam and a concrete gravity spillway dam and six saddle dams namely, a Kosani 13.8 m high b Near Kottagiri 11.0 m high c Kottagiri 14.5 m high d Kuttiyadi 16.5 m high e Nayanmoola 3.5 m high f Manjoora 4.0 m high
SOOCHIPARA WATERFALLS
Soochipara Falls also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls is a three-tiered waterfall in Vellarimala, Wayanad, India. It is surrounded by deciduous, evergreen and montane forests. Locally referred to as Soochipara, the 15-20 minute drive from Meppadi to Sentinel Rock Waterfalls has views of a number of Wayanad's tea estates. The Sentinel Rock Waterfalls is 200 metres and offers a cliff face that is used for rock climbing. The water from Soochipara Falls later joins Chulika River or popularly known as Chaliyar River after Velarimala Hills near Cherambadi in Kerala. Once people reach the parking area, they have to pass through a security check at the entrance where they make sure you don't carry any plastic. It takes 10-15 minutes walk to the waterfalls and water flow is less during summer, which makes it easy to reach the rocks where water falls.
KURUVADWEEP
Kuruvadweep or Kuruva Island is a 950-acre protected river delta. It comprises three densely wooded uninhabited islands and a few submergible satellite islands, which lies on the banks of the tributaries of Kabini River in the Wayanad district, Kerala, India. It is uninhabited island, which is home to rare species of birds, orchids, herbal plants etc. These islands consists of dense and evergreen forest that is uninhabited and hence home to rare kinds of flora and fauna: endemic species of birds, orchids and herbs namely. Its unique geographical characteristics make it a place where not only the leaves but also silence is evergreen. Its 16.7 km from the nearest town itself and thus it has become a place of attraction. Recently, it has been named as the most visited place in the district by tourists from all over the globe. The island surrounded by streams and river is accessible by rafts or fiber boats run by Kerala Tourism Department. Entrance to the island is restricted and monitored by the Forest Department of Kerala, initiative to protect forest
SREE THIRUNELLI MAHAVISHNU TEMPLE
Thirunelli Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala, India, near the border with Karnataka state. The temple is at an altitude of about 900m in north Wayanad in a valley surrounded by mountains and beautiful forests. It is 32 km away from Manathavady.
POOKODE LAKE
The beautiful freshwater lake in Wayanad, Pookode Lake lays 15 kilometre away from Kalpetta. Nestled between evergreen forest and Western Ghats, the lake is spread over 13 acre and is 40 m deep. This is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Wayanad.While reaching at this gorgeous lake, you will be experiencing a calm and peaceful environment for tourist. The lake is surrounded by forest and you will see green and green all around.
LAKKIDI VIEW POINT
Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad as it is located at the crest of the serpentine Thamarassery ghat pass. There are nine hairpin curves from Adivaram (Downhill) to Lakkidi through steep mountains and a journey through the serpentine ghat pass is worth an experience. It is about 2296 ft (700 m) above the sea level and the major town nearby is Vythiri which lies five km away. The lush greenery of the hills, gorges and streams seen on both sides of the passage up the hill are sure to linger in the visitors’ mind for a long time. Tourists often stop by Lakkidi View Point, the vantage point which offers dazzling views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys.
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