Our Story

In 1986, after 25 years of working in the tea plantations, Joe and Hermie Mathias chose to settle down in the foothills of the Nilgiris - Jungle Hut was born as a quaint family-run homestay in the wilderness. Over the years, Jungle Hut has gently metamorphosed into the cozy resort that it is today, under the care of the next generation Mathias' - Anushri & Vikram.

Jungle Hut is situated at the foothills of the picturesque Nilgiri Hills in the hamlet of Bokkapuram, near Masinagudi. This area constitutes the buffer area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve which is home to a wealth of wildlife including the Bengal Tiger, Leopard (panther), Asian Elephants, Indian Gaur (Bison), Sloth Bear, Hyena, Wild Boar, Cheetal and many others. Jungle Hut and the surrounding areas are a hot spot for bird life so much so that we are referred to as a bird watchers paradise. Other activities include trekking, dip in our swimming pool or dwell in some indoor/outdoor games.

We are 20Km from Bandipur Tiger Reserve, 35Km from Ooty ,100Km from Mysore and 250Km from Bangalore.