The hotel comprises of 32 rustic, thatched roof villas located on the
periphery of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This charming resort, 2,700
feet above sea level boasts of spacious rooms replete with fine wood decor and
adorned by beautiful natural fabrics. The resort allows you to live in the midst
of nature in absolute luxury.
This rustic resort is set in a three and half acre estate of coffee, spices
and fruit trees at the periphery of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Transportation
- Madurai Airport: 135 Kms
- Cochin Airport: 180 Kms
- Kottayam Railway Station: 110 Kms
- Kumily Bus Station: 01 Kms
Other details:
The hotel can organise pick-up from Cochin, Madurai and Kottayam.
Dining Room The restaurant serves
Continental and Indian cuisine, including authentic Keralite delicacies. Open
from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Bar A well stocked bar, serving a wide
range of spirits and beverages.
Bonfire Bar An open-air bar with chairs and tables laid out around a
bonfire. The bar serves cocktails, drinks and cocktail snacks to the
accompaniment of recorded music every evening from 7.30 p.m onwards.
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24-hour facsimile/copier facilities
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Car rental
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Currency exchange
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Safe deposit lockers
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Doctor-on-call
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Laundry service
The recreation facilities include:
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Pond shaped swimming pool
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Floodlit badminton court
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Boat rides on lake Periyar for game viewing
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Jungle treks
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Visits to spice plantations
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Ayurvedic oil massage
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Nature library
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Activity centre with a selection of indoor
games and services of an in-house wildlife expert
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Bicycles for guest use
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A model tree house for children
The Taj Garden Retreat has 32
centrally air-conditioned rooms in cottages built on stilts and surrounded
by thick woods.
All rooms are elegantly appointed and have
private balconies. Guest amenities include international direct dial facility,
mini-bar, channel music and colour television with satellite programs.
