Located in the heart of Western Ghats in
the peninsular India, Periyar National Park is one of the most crowd-pulling
wildlife sanctuaries. Dense forests, lake and an enchanting variety of
animals, birds and reptiles made it a gateway for animal and nature lovers.
A large herd of elephant is the main attraction. Owing to the large inflow
of tourists, there are wide ranges of wildlife resorts that are conveniently
located in and around the park.
Spice
Village, Periyar
Spice
Village is one of the fines wildlife resorts of Periyar offering
invigorating stay to the world renowned wildlife Periyar National Park.
Located in backdrop of Cardamom hills of Kerala, this jungle resort offers
you to explore the bewitching natural beauty and exotic wildlife population.
Enjoy world class comforts in the lap of nature.
Facilities and Amenities
The Spice Village Hotel has 52 exotic huts and 5 suites that are designed
on tribal style and reflect a complete ethnic decor. Here, you are offered
all kind of contemporary amenities and comforts including attractive
recreational options like water safari, boating, forest trekking,
sightseeing etc. All rooms are equipped with 24 hour hot and cold water,
room services, swimming pool, multi cuisine restaurant and bar. Hotels also
provide Ayurveda treatments-an option to rejuvenate soul mind and body.
Taj
Garden Retreat, Periyar
Taj
Garden Retreat is a celebrated five-star resort located in close proximity
to the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It offers a complete rustic and beautiful
setting with its 3 acres landscape covered with exotic and beautiful coffee,
spices and fruit plantations. The resort promises a happy and luxurious
accommodation to the visitors to the reserve.
Amenities and Facilities
The retreat has 32 air-conditioned cottage-styled rooms. All rooms are
equipped with all modern facilities like attached baths with hot and cold
running water, color televisions with cable connection, direct dialing
facilities, music channels, a swimming pool, Ayurvedic centre, boat cruises
to Lake Periyar, tours to the spice plantation gardens and money exchange
facilities etc. There is a multi-cuisine restaurant serving a variety of
cuisines from Indian to Continental and Chinese.
Aranya
Nivas, Periyar
Only
resort in India located in the heart of a game reserve forest, Aranya Niwas
is a beautiful place to stay in the heart of Periyar National Park.
Originally, the property is located on the bank of lake in the forest, which
offers the view of herd of elephants and other animals lazing all around the
lake. Designed in colonial style, Aranya Nivas promise you a lifetime
experience.
Facilities and Amenities
Aranya Niwas has elegantly designed 30 rooms and suits with the facilities
like 24 hour room service, colour TV/Satellite channels/in-house movies,
telephone, multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, laundry, doctor on call, currency
exchange, travel assistance, car hire, handicrafts emporium, swimming pool,
boat cruise on the Periyar Lake.
Lake
Palace, Periyar
Lake
Palace is a luxury heritage resort located in the scenic surroundings of
Periyar National Park. An erstwhile regal summer palace, this resort offers
world class facilities in a very peaceful and natural surrounding of the
park. This perfect heaven is your ideal place to stay while you are on tour
to the famed Periyar Park.
Facilities and Amenities
Managed by KTDC, Lake Palace has 6 elegant and well furnished rooms with
the facilities like 24 hour room service, attached bath, colour TV/Satellite
channels/in-house movies and telephone. Other comforts offered at Lake
Palace include multi cuisine restaurant, laundry, doctor on call, currency
exchange, travel assistance, car hire, Ayurvedic massage and boat cruise on
the Periyar lake.
Cardamom
County Resort
Cardamom
County Plantation Theme Resort is an ideal place to stay. The resort in
Cardamom County village is set up in a virtual green paradise. The hotels
have a backdrop of lush-green covered mountains and forests with attractive
options for recreations and enjoyments.
Facilities & Amenities
Cardamom County Resort has 30 well-appointed cottages and suites with the
private balconies and spacious bathrooms with bathtubs. All rooms have the
facilities like satellite TV, telephone, mini refrigerator and complimentary
mineral water among many others. It has a multi-cuisine restaurant offering
south, north Indian and Continental cuisine. Other recreational facilities
offered here include Ayurvedic treatments, cycling and mature safari.
