The Taj Garden Retreat in Thekkady is set amidst nature, atop a hill that is elevated to an altitude of 2,700 feet above sea level and looks stunningly beautiful with its thatched roofed villas. This grand property of Taj occupies three-and-a-half acre estate in the outlying areas of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve and thus the place vibrates with the sounds of nature. You will have an unmatched experience to wake up listening to the trumpets of elephants, chirping of the birds. The hotel offers panoramic views of the hill and the forest and the hotel boast of coffee plants, spice plantations and a wide range of exotic flowers in its verdant garden. The idyllic ambience, luxurious accommodation combined with superior amenities and services grant this hotel of Thekkady a four star status.
Address:
Amalambika Road
Thekkady - 685 536
Kerala, India
Tel: (91-4869) 222401 to 222406 / 222273
Fax: (91-4869) 222106
Email: retreat.thekkady@tajhotels.com
Location and access
This hotel is located atop a hill and lies at the border of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve.
Nearest Airport- Madurai Airport lies 140 km away.
Kochi Airport is located 140 km away.
Nearest
Railways Station- The nearest
Railways station is the
Kottayam that lies at a distance of 114 km.
Road- The Bus Station is 1 km away
Cateogory- 4 Star Hotel
Accomodation
This Taj property has 32 thatched roofed spacious villas that are centrally air-conditioned and are constructed on stilts. The rooms are beautified with wood décor and are well furnished with-
International direct dial facility
Color television with cable connection
Mini-bar
Each room has a private balcony that offers the spectacular vista of the surrounding hills and the wooded region.
Hotel Facilities
A meeting room with a theatre-style seating capacity of 60 persons.
Ayurvedic therapy and Massage room
Travel desk
Money exchange
Book shop
Swimming pool
Multi-Cuisine Restaurant
Bar
Safe Deposit Box
Coffee Shop
Room Service
Conference Facilities
Secretarial Service
Local Tours
Parking
Special Attractions
The hotel provides for tours to spice plantations.
Boat Cruises in the Periyar Lake is also provided
Trekking & Bamboo Rafting facilities are also provided by the hotel
Restaurant
You can dine in the multi-cuisine restaurant of the Taj Garden Retreat Hotel which is known as the Periyar House and offers an array of sumptuous delicacies from formal to all-day eateries. You can try out the Indian, traditional Kerala dishes as well as the Continental Cuisines.
If you seep a glass of wine or drink a bottle of beer then head towards the Hornbill Bar of the hotel which offers a variety of refreshing drinks, cocktails, mocktails and beverages.
Tariff
Type of Room Room Rates
Cottage Double - Rs.5, 500/-
Cottage Single - Rs.5, 000/-
