| High Range Club is nestled in the High Ranges of Western Ghats in the
State of Kerala, lies Munnar with its lush green tea plantations and
breathtaking scenery interspersed with valleys, cliffs, gurgling brooks
and streams.......... Bristling with wildlife and crystal clear trout
streams, the enticing charm of Munnar is simply irresistible. Very
little has changed over the years, with the High Range Club retaining
its original character and ambience. |
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Membership of the High Range Club is restricted to corporate
planters in Munnar. The High Range Club is affiliated to 41 clubs in the
country and 2 overseas Clubs. The Club provides inviting, well-appointed
accommodation for its members, members of affiliated Clubs and select
visitors. Trekking, Trout fishing, Picnicking, Photographing… name any
nature activity, there is something in Munnar for everyone, from the
retired senior citizen to the youngest of the young. There are romantic
woods to be explored, fantastic spots to be camped at without disturbing
the abundances of flora and fauna you could never hope to find a better
location than Munnar. |
History
Year 1905. Named as The Gymkhana Club, a Planter's Club was started,
with a loan of Rs.2500/- from the erstwhile Kanan Devan Hills Produce
Co. Ltd., for the gentlemen planters of the High Range in Kerala. It was
located on the present Golf Course with small pavilion built on the
grounds. It was here the first coolie gymkhana for the workers of the
Company was held. In the year 1909, the High Range Club was formally set
up with furniture and fixtures, and was completed in 1910. It was one of
the first planter’s clubs to be electrified and one of the few clubs to
built as a residential club. Telephones were installed at the Club 1916.
The Library was constructed near the present Nursery in 1916 but was
demolished in 1925 after the floods that created havoc and changed the
face of the hills and dales in the High Range. The present nursery and
Ladies Room were made at the same site. |
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The first club to be affiliated to the High Range
Club was the Trivandrum Club in 1915. In 1916, the first meet the
Madhurai Meet was held. Lord Pentland, Governor of Madras visited the
Club in 1916. Golf Course, grounds and Tennis Court were extensively
damaged in the 1924 floods. But subsequently, they were all redone,
Amateur Concert and Dramatic Society was formed in 1925 and closed in
1930! During the Indian Freedom Movement, an armory was built near the
Club. However, no occasion to use the Armory arose in the High Range.
The Lascar’s quarters are in use today as Club Staff Quarters. The
Armory was also used as a cellar during the post World War II, when
imported liquor was in short supply! The High Range School of Madupatty
rented the Armory building from the club at a notional rent of Re. 1/-
per year until 1987, when it moved to the present exotic location. The
armory was converted to accommodation for visitors in 1987. |
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Light Railway, which was considered too heavy for the use of which it
was built, was used as a Bar on the Gymkhana ground after the Railway
became defunct in 1932. The last coolie gymkhana was held in 1940 and
was attended by the Maharaja of Travancore. Club Grounds were threatened
by the construction of a Decantation Chamber and head works of the
Pullivasal Hydro Electric Scheme. Fortunately, the grounds were saved
from total annihilation. Cottages were constructed in 1935 for the use
of Moylam & Co. which constructed the Pullivasal Hydro-Electric Works.
They were first used for visitors in 1941 and rented out at Rs.75/- per
room per month. The Cottages were converted to self contained rooms,
with enclosed verandahs, mosaic tiling, glazed windows etc. in 1979. |
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The Skittle Alley was designed and constructed in
1939-39. The Alley, rarely used for bowling, was used for lectures
(1940), as a Games Room and Recreation Centre (1940-44). It was finally
closed for bowling and opened for squash in 1958. Rugby was played at
the Club grounds between 1925-1972. Billiard was thrown open to ladies
for the first time in 1941. The first “away” meet was held in 1910 at
Peermade. The first Indian to be made a member of the Club was the Dewan
of Travancore in 1934. The first Indian to be elected on the Club
Committee was in 1958. Diwali and Independence Day were celebrated at
the club for the first time in 1972. W. O. Milne was the first planter
to hang his hat (at the end of thirty years of continuous resident
membership of the Club) in the Men’s Lounge, a tradition followed to
this day. Within an area of 6 acres and a river forming its natural
boundary, the old world charm of the high range club continues… |
Accommodation
The distinguished Gentleman’s Lounge transports the visitor back in time
to re-live an era long since past of swirling cigar smoke, dimly lit
corners, period furniture surrounded by the hats of the pioneering
planters who painstakingly fashioned Munnar and its Plantations into
what the are today. |
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The spacious main lounge with facilities is ideal for
business meetings and social get-togethers. There are 4 deluxe cottages,
6 deluxe double rooms and 5 cozy period double rooms in the Club’s Main
building for those who wish to experience the ambience and comfort of
years past. |
Dining
The well-appointed dining room provides homely food, catering to every
palate of every age group, including those with special dietary
requirements. |
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Amenities and Services
There is an abundance of activity just waiting to be explored within and
in close proximity of the Club. The Club has its own well maintained
9-hole golf course. Golf gear is available on request. |
| There are two billiards rooms, two Tennis courts, one
Squash court, a Table tennis room, a Cards room and a well equipped
Gymnasium with an attached steam bath. For those who wish to relax and
enjoy a good book there is a well stocked Library and array of magazines
with a special section for children. Children also have an amusement
park and a room of their own. With helpful and courteous staff, the Club
provides a complete holiday for the discerning visitor – a home away
from home in every sense of the word! |
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Dress Regulation
Formal or National on notified occasion. Tie and Jacket after 7.00 p.m.
on Saturdays. Visitors should be properly dressed when using the club
(Main lounge, Dining Room and Cocktail bar) No collarless Tee Shirts
permitted in any club rooms. Guests must adhere to club rules. Residents
are requested not to wear Sandals or Chappals in any of the public
rooms. |
Children
Children are not allowed to enter the Bars, Billiard or Squash courts.
When taken to the Dining room, they must be accompanied by their
parents. Children are also not allowed on the Golf course, or near the
Tennis courts while play is in progress, unless accompanied by parents. |
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| Tariff effective from 01
August 2011) |
| Room Category |
Season Rent |
Off Season Rent 15th
June - 31st August |
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| MB – 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 |
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| Single |
Rs 2150 |
Rs 1880 |
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| Double |
Rs 2470 |
Rs 2205 |
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| Extra Bed |
Rs 325 |
Rs 270 |
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| COTTAGE – 1,2,3 |
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| Single |
Rs 2580 |
Rs 2310 |
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| Double |
Rs 2900 |
Rs 2635 |
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| Extra Bed |
Rs 325 |
Rs 270 |
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| COTTAGE - 4 |
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| Single |
Rs 2685 |
Rs 2420 |
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| Double |
Rs 3115 |
Rs 2850 |
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| Extra Bed |
Rs 325 |
Rs 270 |
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| COTTAGE – 5,6,7,8 & 9 |
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| Single |
Rs 2365 |
Rs 2095 |
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| Double |
Rs 2685 |
Rs 2420 |
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| Extra Bed |
Rs 325 |
Rs 270 |
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| Rates quoted are without food |
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Adult - Non Veg |
Adult - Veg |
Child < 12 |
Baby < 2 |
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| Bed Tea |
Rs 10 |
Rs 10 |
Rs 10 |
According |
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| Breakfast |
Rs 80 |
Rs 70 |
Rs 40 |
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| Lunch |
Rs 225 |
Rs 175 |
Rs 110 |
Supplies |
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| Evening Tea |
Rs 40 |
Rs 40 |
Rs 30 |
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| Dinner |
Rs 225 |
Rs 175 |
Rs 110 |
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| Total |
Rs 580 |
Rs 470 |
Rs 300 |
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Notes:
1. In addition to the above tariff entrance fee of Rs.100/- is charged
per room for the first day of stay.
2. We cater to both vegetarians & non vegetarians and cover those on
special diet.
3. Night temperature 15 Dec to 31 Jan is below 5 degrees Celsius
4. Rights of admission reserved.
5. We do not provide accommodation or food for drivers and/ or personal
servants.
6. Maid servants are not permitted to stay in club accommodation beyond
6.00 p.m.
7. Room Service: 10% extra.
8. Resident guests are requested to order their meals at the reception
(minimum one hour notice is required for the food to be served). For
catering to Meals requested by the guests other than the club fixed menu
minimum 4 hours notice is required.
9. Guests are advised not to keep any valuables in their room as the
Club does not accept any responsibility for their safety. If required,
cash and/or valuables may be deposited with the Executive Secretary
against a signed acknowledgement. There is no charge for this amenity.
10. Affiliated Club Members are requested to be in possession of a
letter from their parent Club or Membership Card for obtaining discount
(i.e., 15% of room rent for a maximum of 3 days)
11. Foreigners are requested to fill in the Foreigners’ Registration
forms available at Reception.
12. Personal servants are not permitted in any of the public rooms or to
reside in the Club rooms. Ayahs are allowed only in the Nursery. Drivers
are not allowed to remain in the front compound or in the main building
and rooms of the Club at any time.
13. Dogs are not allowed inside the Club buildings at any time.
14. Entertainment of guest in the room is permitted only with the
permission of the Committee or Executive Secretary.
15. Cancellation or advance checking out of rooms – No amount is charged
if the room booking is cancelled before 15 days in season & 7 days
during non season of arrival. If no information is received, one full
day’s boarding for all persons for whom accommodation was reserved, plus
room rent for the period reserved will be charged for a period upto a
maximum of 5 days.
16. The club adheres to a strict dress code. Residents are specifically
requested not to wear sandals or chappals inside the Club building.
Collarless T shirts are not permitted inside the Club building at any
time. Jacket and Tie is required on Saturday evenings after 7.00 p.m.
when using any of the public rooms of the Club.
17. Children below 18 years are not allowed in the Billiards Rooms,
Squash Courts etc. When taken to the Dining Room, they should be
accompanied by parents. Children are also not allowed on the Golf
Course, or near the Tennis Courts while play is in progress, unless
accompanied by parents.
18. Golf Green Fee is Rs.500.00 for Indian Nationals and Rs.1000.00 for
foreign nationals per day. For holders of IGU card the green fee is
Rs.50.00 per day. Golf Kit can be provided on request for which the hire
charges will be Rs.300.00 per day.
19. If Gym is used Rs.100.00 per hour will be charged.
20. Room heaters are provided on request for which Rs.100/- will be
charged per day.
21. Driver room is available for a rent of Rs.100.00 per day but food
will not be provided. |
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