“So this tree house that you are taking us to, it is really a tree house, right?” we asked Abbas, our driver (and practically a guide as well, since he was the one who suggested both the wonderful hotel in Ooty and now, this tree house in Mudumalai). If it weren’t for him, we could have never known that this resort existed. “Yes, don’t worry,” he assured us, “it is a tree house, and you are going to love it.”
We arrived at the resort, which is a three-hour drive from Ooty, around lunch. We met with the manager, and after what seemed to be like ages, agreed upon a package deal. Another guy took our bags and asked us to follow him. Walking through the well-maintained garden, we were truly impressed. Few minutes later, we found ourselves in front of the tree house, and were very pleased with what we saw!
The house – perched up high on a tree – is made up of bamboo, thatch and wood. It looked so pretty and peaceful up there, surrounded by so many trees. There were five other tree houses, one located right across ours – however, it was unoccupied that day. So basically, we were alone in that part of the resort – in the middle of the forest, where wild animals roam freely. At that very moment, we were feeling both nervous and excited.
As I stepped carefully at each wooden step up towards the door, I was thinking about the bathroom. I couldn’t see one nearby. But as soon as we opened the door and walked into the tree house, we were surprised at what we saw!
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Oooh! Don’t keep us in suspense! What did you see?!
I’ll post loads of pics in the next post about what we saw inside the tree house
OMG I love it, I LOVE it! That’s like the cutest little house ever! I can’t wait to show V and tell him I want to stay in a tree house too, who would have thought, it’s such a cool idea!
Please, you must continue your story… you can’t leave me hanging on like this!!! I demand to see pics of the inside
So what did V say, ‘liya? I think everyone should experience living up on a tree house, there’s absolutely nothing like it!
Yes! I’ll post pics of the interiors in the next post
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Wow!!
So far the tree house is leaning more towards “awesome” than “dangerous”!!!
continue quick please!
That’s because nothing feels dangerous in broad daylight, lol. Evenings were, well …
Oh me GAAAh, that seems SO SCARY!
Waiting for the next episode!! *bites nails*
It’s even scarier at night!
I bet you must have found a bathroom inside
[that is what my sixth sense is hinting me.. (*smile*)]
LOL, well …
Its so cute!
It is, Smiley! And so much fun too.
I am pleased with the way you are keeping suspense, which is just a 10% of our curiosity that we felt while getting into this forest..Awesome
LOL … I remember our conversation that day: “Is this real? Are we really in the middle of the forest? Are we safe?”
Aaaargh..phirse… leaving your readers tormented…
Let me take a wild guess:
You either saw:
1. Masala Dosa plate for two (lol…this is long shot, but since you were in Tamil Nadu, I thought of throwing this in)
2. Dead bodies (if this were to be, then it would be thrilling..yumm)
Behbood, LOL at your imagination
1. Masala dosa?! Please do not mention dosa for the next 15 years!
2. If it were dead, I would’ve been happy. But it was alive!
Sirf 15 years? Come on….masala dosa is always a good treat!!
Not when one has been overly exposed to it
V said it looks really cool and he wants to see more pics too
I’ll be posting more pics really soon! Just need to get those shots organized.
… that tree house is really exciting … so how long did u stay there … u must have had a awesome time … wish to go there too
Sharmila, the entire experience was truly exciting and fun. We stayed overnight at the tree house.
Awww so cute …. hope U break the suspence soon Nadi
I will, uneekmuslimah, inshaAllah
oh my god! that is the cutest thing i have ever seen in my life! i wish i could spend a night at a place like that.
and waiting for your next post!!
Next post coming right up, Leena
never have i had the experience
Me neither, and that’s why I asked/begged/pleased/nagged Masood to take me there
It’s a great looking tree house!
Glad you enjoyed the trip and I’m also looking forward to your pics!
Thank you, Lat. The next post is ready, but the pictures are not – hence the delay
what a lovely tree house it is i want to see some more pics of this house n plz dun create sucpense i want to knw about it
Pics are up in the next post
That is really cool!
It is, GeekiSiddiqui!
Nadia loved the tree house. I am sure the view was very beautiful. I would love to go there. What about mosquitos and other insects at night? did they bother you? why they dont build such things in Pakistan? we have so many good spots and green forests. I wish somone will get idea and build such houses here….
Javeria, the mosquitoes bothered a little when we were outdoors, hence the need for anti-repellent lotion. But it was okay when we went to bed because there was a nice net for protection
In Pakistan, our safety is the main concern. It’s really sad that such a beautiful country is going to waste.
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