About Banasura Hill Resort
Banasura Hill Resort is tucked away at an altitude of 3500 feet above sea level. It is set amidst the mesmerizing mist-clad hills of Wayanad in the Malabar region of Kerala, India. A sprightly stream gurgles perennially through the property, and a tumultuous waterfall cascades thunderously down a rocky wedge. Nature plays the perfect host at Banasura Hill Resort. The ambience that the resort exudes is irresistibly appealing to every lover of Nature. Every dawn here is an invitation to explore and unravel. Every night a beckoning to surrender to the sublime silence of the sylvan surroundings.
Spread across 35 acres of verdant terrain, Banasura Hill Resort has earth rooms, twin villas and suites. Set against the bewitching backdrop of the Banasura Hill, this resort is for the discerning traveler who looks for a more enriching experience than a mere vacation. Your holiday in Kerala will be incomplete without spending quality time at this luxurious eco-resort that places as much importance on taking care of the environment as it places on taking care of its guests.
At Banasura, the emphasis is on providing that little extra care that makes every guest feel pampered. The attention that Banasura Hill Resort pays to detail is evident in every aspect of hospitality, from the courteous but unobtrusive staff, to the quality of the furnishings and fixtures and the authenticity of the cuisine. What Banasura offers you is an aura of luxury and comfort in a resort that is small enough to be intimate and homely, but spacious and expansive enough to let you feel absolutely unconfined.
Come to this luxurious, romantic hideout for a holiday to remember.
Stunning Earth Structures of the World
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