A new colonial bungalow experience launches in Munnar’s oldest  plantation estate 

October 27, New Delhi: Extending their impeccable hospitality services to the tea  plantation estates of Munnar, the leading responsible tourism hospitality chain, CGH  Earth launches Lockhart Bungalow in one of the oldest tea plantations in the  region, Lockhart Estate – established in 1879. 

Nestled in a mesmerizing 1500 acres of tea plantation located amid lush green  slopes and mountain views, Lockhart Bungalow features a three-bedroom colonial  bungalow that was originally built in the 1940s. CGH Earth has carefully restored and  refurbished the bungalows to recreate the charm of a planter's life from a bygone  era, offering the hospitality of an authentic tea plantation bungalow. Cuisine, an  integral offering at all CGH properties, includes a curated menu of International,  Indian, and traditional dishes.  

Lockhart Bungalow also comes equipped with an intriguing library at the estate and  offers experiences such as tea-tasting sessions at the Lockhart Tea Factory,  trekking, and tailormade guided birding tours to spot Palani chilappan (Laughing  thrush), Black and Orange flycatcher, Nilgiri flycatcher, Malabar whistling thrush,  Black bulbul, and more. For the more adventurous, the property’s highly trained  team also offers sunrise walks and guided herping tours to explore the rich  biodiversity of the region – guests can spot Shrub Frog, as well as Jayaram's bush  frog, Beddom's bush frog, Kalakkad gliding frog, among others. 

“We have partnered with HML (Harrisons Malayalam Limited), one of India's leading  producers of Natural Rubber and South India's second largest cultivator of tea to  extend the plantation bungalow experience to our guests. We wanted to offer the  slow luxuries of planter’s life to our guests, where they can enjoy mountain views as  they sip on Lockhart tea and coffee brews, drown themselves in books, discover a  rich repository of flora and fauna in the region, savour the best of culinary  experiences, or just enjoy the art of doing nothing!”

Mridula Jose, Vice  President of Product Development and Marketing at CGH Earth

Perfect for couples, small groups and families, a getaway at Lockhart Bungalow is  ideal for getting away from the hurried lives of the urban cities and enjoy the slow paced life of the famed Munnar hills. 

About CGH Earth – Experience Hotels

“God lies in the details, waiting to be discovered”, is the thought that has inspired  CGH Earth from the very beginning, and the core values of Environmental  Sensitivity, benefitting the community, and being local have always been CGH  Earth’s constant guide. 

The collection of 16 uniquely different holiday resorts and 4 curated wellness  retreats, draw inspiration from the knowledge and practice of the local community.  Local architecture, people, cuisine, costumes, knowledge, tradition and customs  woven with the needs of the modern discerning traveler is what you get here. From  backwaters and beaches to mountains and historical towns; from traditional  Ayurveda and Yoga to forest trekking, deep sea diving and backwater cruising, CGH  Earth has a variety of experiences to offer. 

For the guest, this approach provides an immersive and authentic experience, giving  them a true sense of the place. To the team, it was ideas and traditions which had  been always theirs that now define the identity of each resort. To the local villager, a  sense of wonder that their village architecture, traditions, and practices are at the  heart of our special guest experiences. And even after thirty years, CGH Earth has  not ceased to create a sense of wonder for the guests, staff, and villagers alike. We have Spice Village, Wayanad Wild, Coconut Lagoon, Spice Coast Cruises, Marari  Beach Resort, Brunton Boatyard, Chittoor Kottaram, Eighth Bastion, Beach Gate  Bungalows, David Hall art Gallery and cafe, Casino Hotel, Quiet by the River in  Kerala. Visalam and Mantra Koodam in Tamil Nadu. Maison Perumal and Palais de  Mahe in Pondicherry. Tilar Siro in the Andamans.

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