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 Wildernest
The eye catching logo of the Great Pied Hornbill (which is also the state bird of Kerala) greets you as you encounter this elegant resort with its stone and exposed brick structure on the Thekkady Road. Giving you easy access to the famed cardamom hills, the resort's settings and design blend-in with the surroundings. The accommodation ranges from terraced rooms to secret gardens complete with warm fireplaces. One of the highlights is the restaurant which overlooks the central courtyard.
Rooms
10 rooms. The resort offers 10 spacious rooms in 2 categories; the terraced rooms and the secret gardens..
Dining
Main restaurant offers traditional and European cuisine, serving breakfast only. Other multi cuisine restaurants offering Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine are available within walking distance from the resort.
Facilities
What you will find here
Jungle treks
Spice plantation visits and boating.
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 Wildernest?
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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