Post pandemic , this was the first weekend getaways from Bangalore we planned . Taj madikeri resort and spa , is the best thing in the Coorg . Its a very beautiful property which is nestled on the western ghat. The lobby in the reception has a scenic view with mist clouds which touches the face. Safety and sanitation was the top class. From the time to enter the property , the car , the luggage was disinfected and adequate amount of care was taken to ensure social distancing , overcrowding , inspite of them being completely sold out and they are operating with only one restaurant. The cottages are very comfortable and within the resort , they multiple activities to engage for the kids and other. Coming to the service , it never upsets one with their prompt service . Each and every staff are so well spoken and extremely helpful .

Taj Madikeri stands apart from all other resorts that I have been to in my life. Right from the location of the property to the staffs there, everything can be described in superlative terms. This was our first vacation after the Covid restrictions and we were a bit doubtful about staying in a resort but Taj madikeri managed to quell all our fears. We informed the housekeeping prior to check-in that our daughter is allergic to dust & mildew, so they made sure that the rooms are cleaned thoroughly. It really touched my heart. The restaurant staffs deserve a special mention. Being in a property as remote as Taj Madikeri means that you eat all your meals there. Vimi from the restaurant staff team was extremely sweet and helped us in getting the best seats for us and recommending the local delicacies. It feels so nice to have such a smiling face greeting you at every meal. Thanks to you, we had a memorable stay in Taj Madikeri. I also highly recommend the forest walk and Nishani hike conducted by Mr.Pradhan. It was a pleasure to have done the hike with a highly knowledgeable person like him. He is literally an encyclopedia on the local flora fauna and culture. We spotted Kuriji flowers during the hike which was one of the highlights of the trip. However, I want to point one out one terrible incident that happened to one of the support staffs while we were there. It came from some of the guests who were having dinner in the restaurant. While we were having our dinner one night, in the nearby table there was a big north indian family who were also having dinner . They kept referring to one of the staffs from northeast as 'chinky' in a very insulting manner. They did not care how the staff would have felt! This went on till they finished their meal. The staff did not show any sign of anger or disgust, but I am sure the person must have felt terrible inside. I did not interfere at that time, but thinking back, I felt I should have. Please take care of your staff, they are your assets. If you can't interfere and correct such guests, at least please black list such folks.

Just around 10kms from Madikeri, lies a luxury sanctuary where one can be amongst nature and yet do not forfeit the luxury which the Taj offers. The hotel spread over 180 acres is blessed with a fantastic location with hills and forests all around. The mist comes in throughout the day and the weather is just perfect to indulge in treks and other outdoor activities (if you are the type). Otherwise, the rooms are large and if you are lucky to get a Premium Villa, the expanse is fabulous and one can spend the days just sitting in the 1300 Sq feet room and stare at the beautiful landscape. The rooms are all well furnished with modern amenities and the bathroom is also large. The food at the restaurant (due to Covid, all meals are served at the Fern Tree) is super and all the meals we had there were memorable ones with emphasis on Indian and Asian. Also, due to the pandemic,there is no buffet but ala carte. One can totally trust the Taj Group to follow all the required and more protocols to make you feel safe. One may say that many hotels offer good location, good accommodation and great food. Then what makes Taj Coorg extra special? Its the team which gets pride to make you happy. During our short vacation, we were overwhelmed with super service and many became our friends and were actually sad to see us go. They will never refuse your requests and will try their best to fulfil the same. On the whole a beautiful and fun property looked after a very able team led by Shaun Cooper and Anant Marwah. Their dedication inspires the rest of the team and we will definitely go back there with our little doggy as they are pet friendly.