Situated on a hill, Taj Garden Retreat impart an excellent view of the neighbouring hills, the entire property is nestled within thick woods strewn with flowering shrubs and coffee plants. 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 décor and adorned by beautiful natural fabrics. The resort allows you to live in the midst of nature in absolute luxury.

The rooms are in cottages built on stilts, with private balconies. All rooms are well furnished with kettles, mini-bar, international direct dial facility, colour television with satellite programmes. All rooms overlook the misty hills or the surrounding lush green foliage.

Types of Accommodation

This beautiful resort have 32 centrally air-conditioned rooms in cottages built on stilts. 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.

Restaurants and Bars

Dining Room: The restaurant serves Continental and Indian cuisine, including authentic Keralite delicacies.

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.

Facilities and Services

The resort provides 24-hour facsimile/copier facilities, car rental, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers, and doctor-on-call. Laundry service also available.

Recreation : The recreation facilities include a pond shaped swimming pool, a floodlit badminton court, boat rides on lake Periyar for game viewing, jungle treks, visits to spice plantations, Ayurvedic oil massage, nature library, activity centre with a selection of indoor games and services of an in-house wildlife expert. We also have bicycles for guest use and a model tree house for children.

Sightseeing

Thekkady sanctuary: The drive to Thekkady itself is enchanting as the road winds through tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles. The Thekkady sanctuary is centered around the large artificial lake formed by the dam across the Periyar river. The main attraction is a boat trip over an area of 26 sq. kms. in the man-made lake of Thekkady.

The Periyar Tiger Reserve: It is named after the Periyar river is one of the most prestigous wild life tracts on the Western Ghats. The Periyar Lake which runs through the middle of the sanctuary was created in 1895 by building a dam across the Periyar River to divert the water for irrigation.