Sunrise above the clouds
Step out before six and the valley below is a sea of mist.
A private club at 4,200 feet.
On the slopes of Paithalmala, Kannur's highest hill. Mornings arrive as mist, the air stays clean and cool, and the Arabian Sea is 90 minutes away.
High enough to escape. Close enough to reach.
Up here there's no traffic and no haze, just shola forest, grassland and views across the Kerala–Karnataka ghats. Yet the airport and the sea are an easy drive away.
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4,200ft
The club
A private clubhouse on Paithalmala with its own home at Paithal Hill Resorts: rooms, dining and a natural swimming pool that holds 3.25 lakh litres.
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43km
Kannur International Airport
Fly in from Bengaluru, Mumbai or the Gulf and be on the hill the same morning.
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90min
The Arabian Sea
Breakfast in the mist, sunset on a Malabar beach. Few clubs in India can offer both in one day.
Life at the club
Something to do in every season, and good company to do it with.
Night skies
Far from town lights, clear winter nights fill with stars.
Monsoon weekends
Rain on the grasslands, waterfalls in full flow, and a warm fire indoors.
Trek to the summit
The Paithalmala trail climbs through shola forest and open grassland to the peak.
Member evenings
Dinners, talks and introductions with members from across Malabar and the Gulf.
A 3.25 lakh litre pool
Swim in the natural pool at Paithal Hill Resorts, set across 18 acres of hillside.
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What membership gives you
Benefits you’ll feel from your first visit, for you and your close family.
1 free nightfor up to 4 people, every year
30% offthe room tariff, on every stay
10% offyour food bill
Also yours as a member
- Resort amenitiesEverything at Paithal Hill Resorts, the club’s home
- Guided treksTo the summit, through shola and grassland
- Swimming poolThe 3.25 lakh litre natural pool
- Cards roomFor long evenings on the hill
- GamesFor members and their families
- Partner club visitsStays across Kerala, with a letter sent ahead
- Frequent eventsMember evenings, treks and night skies
- Climb rewardsEarn feet, rise to the Summit
Climb to the Summit
Like frequent flyer miles, but members earn feet. Feet are counted over 12 months, and your tier shows live on your member card.
- +1,000 ft a partner club you introduce signs with us
- +500 ft a friend you referred joins
- +300 ft a hall booking or group stay you bring
- +100 ft each night you stay
- +50 ft each member event
Trail
0 – 999 FTWhere every member starts, with every benefit above.
Ridge
1,000 – 4,199 FTPriority booking in peak season, one guest pass a year and a birthday dinner on us.
Summit
4,200 FT AND ABOVEAn extra free night each year, your member discount for the guests you bring, founders’ evenings and first pick of partner-club visits.
Who gets the discounts: members and close family — spouse, parents, children and siblings.
Hosting an event or a group? Your guests get 10% off hall bookings and large group stays, when you book and attend.
Blackout dates: the free night and all discounts, including guest discounts, don’t apply on a few peak dates, shared in advance each season. Stays, room and food benefits are at Paithal Hill Resorts.
See the hill
The club's home at Paithal Hill Resorts: 18 acres of hillside, wooden villas and the pool.
Your card introduces you.
Every member carries an NFC card. Tap it on any phone, or scan its QR code, and your profile opens instantly.
- A business card that stands out. Share your number, email, work and socials at any event with a single tap.
- You decide what's shown. Switch each detail on or off from your member page, any time.
- Verified at partner clubs. Reception sees a live "Active member" badge, so you're welcomed without paperwork.
Vipin VijayFounder member
GBG No.003
Tap the card to open a live profile
The Founding 100
Our first hundred members hold numbered cards, from 001 to 100, and keep their number for life. Numbers 001 to 003 belong to our founding team, and 004 to 033 are held for returning members. The rest are open to new members, in order of joining.
Founding teamHeld for returning membersOpen
Family and friends on the hill
Vijayan C, along with his family and friends, opened Paithal Hill Resorts, the first resort on Paithalmala. Their close family friend Jayapal K leads the club as President, with Vijayan as Secretary. Together they look after members and partner clubs, so they're likely the first people you'll meet on the hill.
GBG No. 001
Vijayan C
Secretary, GBG Paithal Hill Club. Managing Director, Paithal Hill Ecotourism Pvt Ltd. Retired bank manager.
Doors open beyond the hill.
Members can stay and dine at our partner clubs. Request a letter of introduction from your member page and it's sent ahead of your visit.
- Green Valley ClubPuthupally, Kottayam
- Ramavarma District ClubAlappuzha
- Cochin Suburban ClubKochi
- The Changanacherry ClubVazhappally, Changanacherry
- Winner ClubGuruvayoor, Thrissur
- More partner clubs joining soon
Apply for membership
Tell us a little about yourself. We'll call you within two working days to talk about the club, visit dates and membership fees.
Were you introduced by a member? Add their GBG number so we can thank them.