Periyar · Wildlife
Cardamom County
Located in the idyllic wildlife township of Thekkady, Cardamom County is a nature retreat bordered on one side by the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve and its lush highland.
Overview
Why stay at Silver Crest
A sojourn away from the maddening crowd, Silver Crest is the gateway to the world famous Thekkady, located 2,800m above sea level. The resort offers both great views and cool respite in the hills.The accommodation is built using traditional architecture, complete with the legendary Nalukettu and Nad.
Rooms
30 rooms. 30 rooms.
Dining
Restaurants and in-room dining, arranged with your stay.
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 Tiger Reserve
Boat rides and guided walks around the lake, with elephant, gaur and plenty of birds.
- Spice plantations
Cardamom, pepper, vanilla and coffee estates that you can walk through with a grower.
- Kumily bazaar
The spice market town at the gate of the reserve, good for tea and cardamom.
- Mangala Devi temple
An ancient stone temple in the forest above Thekkady, open on limited days.
Like the look of Silver Crest?
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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