Hornbill Resort Masinagudi - Resort hotel in Bokkapuram, Sholur - The Nilgiris, India

Despite booking several weeks in advance, the place was completely unprepared for our visit. The lounge area was covered with leaves, the treehut that we had looked forward to staying in had mouse droppings on the bed. When I asked about the food that they were planning to serve, there was only the most basic meal. Worst of all, the staff did not at all seem eager to accommodate us. They seemed relieved when we decided to leave and not stay the night, so that they could go back to idling around.

LOVELY PLACE for the bird watchers !! HORNBILL RESORT stay was very cool..the cottages are well maintained ,i loved the tree house! very friendly staff and delicious food ! A must go for the wild life spotters!!

SCAMSTERS!! Beware of this place - associated with illegal activities. The resort is tied up with guides who claim to take you on a jeep safari. While we were on the safari the driver suddenly turned around and started driving like a maniac putting everyone's lives at risk with the jeep nearly overturning. A forest ranger chased our jeep down and caught us. He told us that these jeep operators don't have permits and are not allowed in the forest. We then spent the next 20+ hours locked in the forest rangers office until the jeep owner paid the fine. He was ready to arrest all of us if the jeep owner didn't agree to pay the fine. In all this the resort manager and the safari operator (Suresh) blatantly denied any involvement and didn't come to our rescue. We eventually also paid a hefty fine and after a harrowing 24 hour ordeal left the place. The biggest crook is Suresh who also goes by "adventure Suresh" and claims to be a director of this resort. The manager denied any wrongdoing but is clearly tied up with Suresh. Also, though this place is bordering the forest they have no respect for nature and allow tourists to play loud music and drink around bonfires until 2am. We had no clue about the scam they run together and fell victim to it. The rates are also excessive for the very basic rooms they offer. Hope this post serves as a warning for future travelers and you avoid this place.

This is beautiful place I loved it the best part is Mr Justin the manager perfect man The location is beautiful all hills around u will enjoy this

Nice place for groups and wild life enthusiasts...bird watchers paradise...friendly staff and owner Mr.khan...sooooper bamboo grooves make this place cool round the year...perfect place to chill out from the hectic city life

Located in a beautiful place. Can spot some wood life in the property. Polite nd will mannered staff.

Beware of wild animals. Staffs are quite lazy . They delay in food n everything . They served us sugar syrup in the name of tea .

Great place to those who like jungle and wild life as well as peace of mind my favourite place