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Tucked into the misty folds of Vilambukandam at the foothills of Kurumbalakotta Mala, Thanus Castelo is a small family-run homestay where the morning starts with birdsong and the evening ends under warm cabin lights. No lobby, no crowds — just wooden ceilings, forest views, and hosts who treat you like their own.
Rejuvenate your soul in nature's lap. Whether you're breaking a long Wayanad road trip with a fresh-up or settling in for a slow weekend, the hills do the rest.
Sunrise above the clouds, right at our doorstep
A mighty monolith hillock rising 3,220 ft in the very heart of Wayanad, Kurumbalakotta towers over Vilambukandam. Catch the early-morning jeep to the top and watch the sun break over a sea of clouds — then be back at your villa for breakfast.
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Each stay at Thanus Castelo opens onto green. Pick your corner of the hillside.
Our iconic triangle cabins with lit rooflines, a private porch, and an upper deck looking straight into the treetops.
A generous double room in earthy wood and soft green linen, with a balcony door that lets the hills in.
Panelled ceilings, plush sofas, and warm wood everywhere — cabin-comfortable and made for deep hill-station rest.
Sleek fittings, hot showers, and spotless tiled finishes — freshen up in comfort after a day in the hills.
Wooden-railed balconies hang over the greenery — watch mist roll off the plantations with your first coffee.
Stone-paved courtyards, garden lanterns, and dense Wayanad green wrapping the whole property.
Memories that last
Celebration Nights
Sunset Over the HillsDeluxe RoomThe Lounge
Paddy Fields & HillsEvenings at the Villa
Modern BathroomsWrapped in GreenThe A-FramesThanus Castelo sits in Vilambukandam, right in the green heart of Wayanad. Waterfalls, peaks, caves, and lakes — all within an easy drive. Ask us for routes; we know these roads well.
Rejuvenate your soul in nature's lap
Our main attraction — the sunrise monolith itself, towering right above the homestay.
Prehistoric rock carvings inside a hilltop cave — a short trek with big views.
India's largest earthen dam, ringed by hills and islands rising from blue water.
A three-tiered waterfall dropping through dense forest — best after the rains.
Wayanad's highest point, famous for its heart-shaped lake halfway up the trek.
A quiet freshwater lake wrapped in evergreen forest — pedal boats and easy walks.
We can arrange vehicles for sightseeing and transfers through our travel partner — just ask when you book.
Thanus Castelo sits in Vilambukandam, at the foothills of Kurumbalakotta Mala — reachable by a scenic drive through paddy fields and plantations.
Your nature getaway awaits you
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