WELCOMHERITAGE FERNHILLS ROYAL PALACE
- Nilgiris, Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu - 643004, India
- 0423 2442555, 0423 2443914, 0423 2443915, 9943999945,
- holidays@welcomheritagehotels.in
OVERVIEW
WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal Palace spread over 50 acres of state with sprawling Greenwood, was the residence of quondam king of Mysore. Built in 1844, the palace resembles a Swiss chalet, and is superbly finished with Burmese teak and features a magnificent ballroom with a high vaulted ornamental Papier-mâché ceiling. The lobby of the palace has beautiful artifacts and handmade paintings of all the yesteryear rulers. Interestingly, all the rooms of the palace are addressed as suites due to its opulence and grandeur.
Standing against the beautiful Nilgiri Hills, enveloped with the tea gardens and cardamom plantation, the palace was once stamping ground for the British elites. To escape the scorching summers of South India, high rank Britishers undertook Fernhills as their retreat. This quaint scenery of Ooty was widely enjoyed by the Indian and British nonpareils. It also once served as the earliest club hotels during the times of British Raj.
Although India is free from the shackles of colonialism, Ooty has still preserved its ethereal beauty with a whisper of charming English influence. The majestic “Queen of Hills” is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. With the wide expanse of hills and serenity, tourists visit Ooty for either a family vacation, romantic getaway or simply a weekend of relaxation, there’s something for everyone. Submitting to the mesmerising beauty of the Nilgiri Mountains whilst sipping freshly brewed tea or exploring the bustling town or simply riding the the Nilgiri Toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ooty will win you over. Even after two-centuries of its existence WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal still entices its guests with beauty, heritage, history, and glamour.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
- Doctor on call
- Travel desk
- Onsite parking
- Wifi facility
- Indoor & outdoor activities
- Credit card and foreign exchange
- Audio & video equipments (Chargeable)
LEISURE & RECREATION
- Horse riding
- Billiards
- Trekking
- Jogging treks
- Fishing
- Chess
- Cricket
- Cycling
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Curry & Rice : The multi-cuisine restaurant that specialise in Anglo-Indian cuisine. A cuisine that’s delectable and came into existence during British India Raj. During that era regional cuisines of Indian were infused with British culinary preferences and preparations, hence creating a beautiful melange of flavours.
CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
- Darbar Hall: Offers an ideal venue for hosting gala dinners, events, meetings, or social functions for up to 250 guests in theatre, 170 in class room and 150 in U-shape arrangements. Popularly used as Ball room by the royals, the hall has Papier-mâché ceiling and two galleries, one of them was used only by the ladies. A separate section was created for the musicians too.
- Board Room: can accommodate 35 guests in theatre, 30 in class room and 25 in U-shape arrangements. The board room was previously part of the dining area and now has all latest A/V equipments for organizing a successful meeting.
- Lawn: The lavish 30,000 sq. feet widespread manicured lawn was once used for the high tea by the Britishers is now aptly used for large celebration, holding upto 2000 people. Surrounded with serene verdure, some trees are as old as 200 years. The salubrious lawn set against the colonial palace can be well decked for ‘A Hilly Affair’ Wedding. Many Bollywood movies were shot in the palace and particulary in this lawn.
excursions
- Ooty Lake: An artificial lake constructed in 1824 for the purpose of fishing is now one of most sought after tourist attractions of Ooty. The lake is surrounded by the groves of evergreen Eucalyptus trees and a small railway track set alongside of one shore. The lake has a boathouse providing paddle, row and motor boats to tourists. This lake is just 3km away from the Palace hotel
- Doddabetta Peak: Known to be highest point of the Nilgiri mountains, Doddabetta peak is the vantage point of Ooty, serving picturesque views of the Eastern and Western Ghats. The reserved forest areas around the peak has Rhododendron trees and scratchy grasslands. The observatory with couple of telescopes at the top of the peak is a very spot amongst the tourists, for one can gage the panoramic views of the Bandipur National Park. The coveted treks are loved by the naturalists and adventurers alike. Doddabetta also has a tea factory.Distance from the Palace hotel is 12km
- Botanical Gardens: Established in 1848 for the purpose of providing regular supplies of fresh produce to the residents of Ooty, the garden is spread across 55 acres of land. It nearly took 10 years to complete the layout of the garden and now has a collection of exotic and indigenous flora well distributed amongst 6 sections namely Lower Garden, New Garden, Italian Garden, a Conservatory, Fountain Terrance, and a Nursery. This botanical garden treasures a prized possession of 20 million years old Fossil Tree Trunk. Distance from the Palace hotel is 4 km
- Mudumalai Wildlife Reserve: Being part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is home to several vulnerable species including the Bengal Tigers. Currently, 48 tigers are part of this reserve along with the elephants, Indian bison, leopards, many species of reptiles, and birds. The reserve has many beautiful attractions like Moyar river with its 20 km long gorge, Mudumalai Museum, Kallatty Falls, Pykara waterfalls, and Elephant feeding camp. Distance from the Palace is 43km
OVERVIEW
WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal Palace spread over 50 acres of state with sprawling Greenwood, was the residence of quondam king of Mysore. Built in 1844, the palace resembles a Swiss chalet, and is superbly finished with Burmese teak and features a magnificent ballroom with a high vaulted ornamental Papier-mâché ceiling. The lobby of the palace has beautiful artifacts and handmade paintings of all the yesteryear rulers. Interestingly, all the rooms of the palace are addressed as suites due to its opulence and grandeur.
Standing against the beautiful Nilgiri Hills, enveloped with the tea gardens and cardamom plantation, the palace was once stamping ground for the British elites. To escape the scorching summers of South India, high rank Britishers undertook Fernhills as their retreat. This quaint scenery of Ooty was widely enjoyed by the Indian and British nonpareils. It also once served as the earliest club hotels during the times of British Raj.
Although India is free from the shackles of colonialism, Ooty has still preserved its ethereal beauty with a whisper of charming English influence. The majestic “Queen of Hills” is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India. With the wide expanse of hills and serenity, tourists visit Ooty for either a family vacation, romantic getaway or simply a weekend of relaxation, there’s something for everyone. Submitting to the mesmerising beauty of the Nilgiri Mountains whilst sipping freshly brewed tea or exploring the bustling town or simply riding the the Nilgiri Toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ooty will win you over. Even after two-centuries of its existence WelcomHeritage Fernhills Royal still entices its guests with beauty, heritage, history, and glamour.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
- Doctor on call
- Travel desk
- Onsite parking
- Wifi facility
- Indoor & outdoor activities
- Credit card and foreign exchange
- Audio & video equipments (Chargeable)
LEISURE & RECREATION
- Horse riding
- Billiards
- Trekking
- Jogging treks
- Fishing
- Chess
- Cricket
- Cycling
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Curry & Rice : The multi-cuisine restaurant that specialise in Anglo-Indian cuisine. A cuisine that’s delectable and came into existence during British India Raj. During that era regional cuisines of Indian were infused with British culinary preferences and preparations, hence creating a beautiful melange of flavours.
CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
- Darbar Hall: Offers an ideal venue for hosting gala dinners, events, meetings, or social functions for up to 250 guests in theatre, 170 in class room and 150 in U-shape arrangements. Popularly used as Ball room by the royals, the hall has Papier-mâché ceiling and two galleries, one of them was used only by the ladies. A separate section was created for the musicians too.
- Board Room: can accommodate 35 guests in theatre, 30 in class room and 25 in U-shape arrangements. The board room was previously part of the dining area and now has all latest A/V equipments for organizing a successful meeting.
- Lawn: The lavish 30,000 sq. feet widespread manicured lawn was once used for the high tea by the Britishers is now aptly used for large celebration, holding upto 2000 people. Surrounded with serene verdure, some trees are as old as 200 years. The salubrious lawn set against the colonial palace can be well decked for ‘A Hilly Affair’ Wedding. Many Bollywood movies were shot in the palace and particulary in this lawn.
- Ooty Lake: An artificial lake constructed in 1824 for the purpose of fishing is now one of most sought after tourist attractions of Ooty. The lake is surrounded by the groves of evergreen Eucalyptus trees and a small railway track set alongside of one shore. The lake has a boathouse providing paddle, row and motor boats to tourists. This lake is just 3km away from the Palace hotel
- Doddabetta Peak: Known to be highest point of the Nilgiri mountains, Doddabetta peak is the vantage point of Ooty, serving picturesque views of the Eastern and Western Ghats. The reserved forest areas around the peak has Rhododendron trees and scratchy grasslands. The observatory with couple of telescopes at the top of the peak is a very spot amongst the tourists, for one can gage the panoramic views of the Bandipur National Park. The coveted treks are loved by the naturalists and adventurers alike. Doddabetta also has a tea factory.Distance from the Palace hotel is 12km
- Botanical Gardens: Established in 1848 for the purpose of providing regular supplies of fresh produce to the residents of Ooty, the garden is spread across 55 acres of land. It nearly took 10 years to complete the layout of the garden and now has a collection of exotic and indigenous flora well distributed amongst 6 sections namely Lower Garden, New Garden, Italian Garden, a Conservatory, Fountain Terrance, and a Nursery. This botanical garden treasures a prized possession of 20 million years old Fossil Tree Trunk. Distance from the Palace hotel is 4 km
- Mudumalai Wildlife Reserve: Being part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is home to several vulnerable species including the Bengal Tigers. Currently, 48 tigers are part of this reserve along with the elephants, Indian bison, leopards, many species of reptiles, and birds. The reserve has many beautiful attractions like Moyar river with its 20 km long gorge, Mudumalai Museum, Kallatty Falls, Pykara waterfalls, and Elephant feeding camp. Distance from the Palace is 43km
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