Mannavanur · Kodaikanal · 6,500 ft

Sleep under the pines.
Wake up in the clouds.

Mowgli Camp is a small, hand-built forest camp in Mannavanur — tents on wooden decks, painted A-frame huts, hammocks between the trees, and a bonfire that runs till the stars come out. Hot home-cooked food available.

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₹650 PER HEAD · STAY ONLY

3 km FROM MANNAVANUR LAKE

Tents · Huts DECK TENTS & A-FRAMES

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The Camp

Built by hand, in the middle of a eucalyptus forest.

No concrete blocks, no lobby, no room service. Mowgli Camp is terraced into a hillside above Mannavanur — wooden decks for the tents, graffiti-painted A-frames, prayer flags strung between the trees, and a common hut where everyone ends up sitting around the fire by 7 pm.

✓ Real forest, not a lawn. Pine and eucalyptus on all sides, mist rolling in most evenings.
✓ Small groups only. We keep numbers low so the place stays quiet and clean.
✓ Food plan available. Hot dinner, morning tea and breakfast — cooked fresh on site.
✓ Proper washrooms. Western toilets, running water, mirrors — not a hole in the ground.
✓ Couple & family friendly. Valid ID required at check-in.

Prayer flags strung across the Mowgli Camp forest clearing

Common hut with hammocks and bonfire pit at Mowgli Camp

Hammocks between trees at Mowgli Camp Mannavanur

Misty evening at Mowgli Camp with tents and prayer flags

Sunbeams filtering through the trees at Mowgli Camp

Mowgli Camp deck view with prayer flags and mist

Visitors with dogs on the green hillside near Mowgli Camp

Clouds rolling over the hills near Mowgli Camp

Stars and mist over Mowgli Camp at night

Where you sleep

Pick your kind of night.

Choose stay only, or stay with food (dinner, morning tea and breakfast). Bonfire, bedding, mattresses and blankets are provided — Mannavanur gets cold after dark, so carry a jacket.

Most popular Dome tent on a wooden deck at Mowgli Camp

Deck Tents

Weatherproof dome tents pitched on raised wooden platforms, each with its own patch of forest. Mattress, pillows and blankets inside. Sleeps 2–3.

₹650 / head Stay only

₹1,150 / head With food

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Best view

Painted A-frame hut on stilts at Mowgli Camp

A-Frame Huts

Standing on stilts over the slope with their own balcony and valley view. Hand-painted inside and out, wooden flooring, mattress bedding. Sleeps 2–4.

₹800 / head Stay only

₹1,300 / head With food

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Groups

Painted interior of an A-frame hut with mattress bedding

Group Bunk-Out

Bring your crew. We block a set of tents and a hut together around one fire pit — ideal for college groups, birthdays and office offsites. 8+ people.

Group rate 8+ people

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Things to do

There is plenty to do. Doing nothing is also allowed.

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Bonfire nights

Lit every evening in the central pit. Music, chai and long conversations included.

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Guided forest trek

Early morning walk through the shola and eucalyptus trails around the camp.

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Mannavanur Lake

Boating and lakeside walks, roughly 3 km from camp. Best at sunrise.

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Sheep & Rabbit Farm

The government farm at Mannavanur is a short ride away — a favourite with kids.

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Stargazing

Almost zero light pollution up here. On clear nights you can see the Milky Way.

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Music & hammocks

Speakers in the common hut, hammocks strung between the trees. Bring a guitar.

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Photo spots

Painted A-frames, prayer flags and misty valley views — the camp shoots itself.

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Camp cooking

Hot local food cooked on site. Veg and non-veg, tell us your preference in advance.

Getting around & adventure

Ride in. Ride out. Ride wild.

Book a taxi to the camp or add an off-road adventure to your Kodaikanal trip.

Taxi Service

Comfortable cars and experienced drivers for local trips, outstation trips, airport drops and tour packages. Safe journey, happy memories.

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Adventure

Off Road Adventure Ride

Experience exciting off-road adventures around Kodaikanal. Follow @highland_wheeler on Instagram to see the rides and get in touch.

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Gallery

Straight from the camp.

No stock photos. Every picture below was shot at Mowgli Camp, Mannavanur.

The package

Simple rates. Stay only or with food.

✓ Overnight stay — deck tent or hut, with bedding
✓ Evening bonfire with music
✓ Hot dinner (veg / non-veg on request) — with food plan
✓ Morning tea & breakfast — with food plan
✓ Access to hammocks, common hut and washrooms
✓ Parking on site

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM. Rates may vary on long weekends and peak season — confirm on WhatsApp before you travel. Valid ID mandatory for all guests.

^₹650 starting · per head · per night

A-Frame · stay only ₹800
A-Frame · with food ₹1,300
Tent Deck · stay only ₹650
Tent Deck · with food ₹1,150

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📍 Location

Mowgli Camp, Kodaikanal,
Mannavanur, Tamil Nadu 624103
Dindigul District
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🚗 Getting here

~35 km from Kodaikanal town. Road access is available up to our parking area. From there, we'll guide you to the camp.

🕑 Timings

Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM

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Frequently asked

What are the rates and what is included?

A-Frame: ₹800 per person (stay only) or ₹1,300 per person (with food). Tent Deck: ₹650 per person (stay only) or ₹1,150 per person (with food). Every stay includes the night's accommodation with bedding, the evening bonfire, and access to the common hut, hammocks and washrooms; the food option adds hot dinner, morning tea and breakfast. Parking is free.

Is it safe for couples and families?

Yes. Couples and families are welcome, and we keep group sizes small. A valid government ID is mandatory for every guest at check-in.

How cold does it get at night?

Mannavanur sits at roughly 6,500 ft, so nights typically drop to single digits in winter. We provide blankets, but carry a warm jacket, socks and a beanie.

Are washrooms available?

Yes — clean western toilets with running water, mirrors and wash basins, shared between guests.

Can I reach the camp by car or bike?

Yes. Road access is available up to our parking area. From there, we'll guide you to the camp — just call us when you arrive.

Is alcohol allowed?

Please message us on WhatsApp before you travel — we'll tell you the current camp policy. Loud music is switched off by 11 PM out of respect for the forest and other guests.

What about mobile network and electricity?

Network is patchy — expect BSNL/Jio to work in spots. There is lighting and charging in the common areas, but treat it as a digital-detox weekend.

How do I confirm a booking?

Send us your dates on WhatsApp at 89401 14127. We'll confirm availability and share payment details along with a live location pin.

Sleep under the pines. Wake up in the clouds.

Built by hand, in the middle of a eucalyptus forest.

Pick your kind of night.

Deck Tents

A-Frame Huts

Group Bunk-Out

There is plenty to do. Doing nothing is also allowed.

Bonfire nights

Guided forest trek

Mannavanur Lake

Sheep & Rabbit Farm

Stargazing

Music & hammocks

Photo spots

Camp cooking

Ride in. Ride out. Ride wild.

Taxi Service

Off Road Adventure Ride

Straight from the camp.

Simple rates. Stay only or with food.

Tell us when you're coming.

📞 Call / WhatsApp

📍 Location

🚗 Getting here

🕑 Timings

Frequently asked

Sleep under the pines.
Wake up in the clouds.