Kovalam · Beach
The Leela Kovalam
A clifftop resort above two beaches, with proper service and one of the best spas in the state.
Overview
Why stay at Lake Palace
Majestically poised on a peninsula in the lake, in the midst of the Periyar forest, the Lake Palace, which sports the regal ambience of an erstwhile summer palace, is the perfect hideaway. This is the wildlife sanctuaries' most luxurious hotel with six suites in a converted maharajah's game lodge surrounded by forest and wonderful views. This has to be one of the few places in India where you stand a chance of spotting tigers and wild elephants while sipping tea on your own verandah.
Rooms
6 rooms. 6 palatial non air-conditioned deluxe rooms.
Dining
A small multi cuisine restaurant offering Indian and European cuisine.
Facilities
What you will find here
Escorted jungle treks
Boat rides on the Periyar Lake, elephant rides
spice plantation visits
Ayurveda massages.
Location
Where it sits
Wildlife lodge in Periyar. Our Cochin team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.
What is nearby
- Periyar Wildlife Reserve
One of the 27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady is the oldest and largest protected area in Kerala.
- Idukki Arch Dam
An architectural marvel, the Idukki arch dam is the world’s second and Asia’s first arch dam constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills and is 550 feet high and 650 feet wide
Like the look of Lake Palace?
Our Cochin team will build it into a journey that suits how you travel, and tell you honestly if somewhere else would suit you better.
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