A three star hotel outside Kattappana in Idukki district, 3.3 km from Thekkady and 17.7 km from the centre of Kattappana. It lists an outdoor pool, a restaurant, free WiFi and a spa, and holds a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 3435 reviews. It suits families and leisure travellers who want facilities and proximity to the Periyar reserve; it is less suited to travellers who prefer to be in the centre of town or who want a small property.
What the hotel offers
Abad Green Forest is a three star property with a long list of facilities. Air conditioning, a refrigerator and a balcony appear in the room details, and non smoking rooms are available. Family rooms and a children's pool point to a layout built for households with children, supported by a playground, a games room and table tennis. The outdoor pool and a spa with massage cover the leisure side.
For meals, there is a restaurant and breakfast, with room service and special diet menus. Practical needs are covered by a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, express check in, a lift, luggage storage, laundry and a business centre. Free WiFi and free parking are available, and a car hire and shuttle service help with getting around. A banquet hall, a garden and a picnic area round out the grounds. The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 3435 reviews.
Where it sits
The hotel stands outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the property is 17.7 km from the centre of Kattappana. The destination is Thekkady, 3.3 km from Thekkady, at an altitude of 900 to 1,200 m. Thekkady is the town at the gate of Periyar, a reserve built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water.
Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind Thekkady, and the spice smallholdings on the road up are working farms, not demonstration gardens. The Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres. From this base, the reserve is the main draw, with easy access to the surrounding plantation belt.
Who it suits
This hotel suits families and leisure travellers who want a full set of facilities and a location close to Thekkady and the Periyar reserve. The children's pool, playground, games room and family rooms are a clear fit for those travelling with children. It also works for guests who value a restaurant, a spa and a pool on site. It does not suit travellers who want to be in the centre of a town, since the centre of Kattappana is 17.7 km away, or those who prefer a small property without organised facilities.
Planning a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake, and the reserve stays open through the monsoon. That window is the best time for the reserve and for the plantations. The hotel's outdoor pool and garden are usable year round, though the monsoon months bring heavy rain. For the wildlife, plan around the October to March period.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 17.6 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Opposite To Rc Church.
Questions people ask
How far is Abad Green Forest from Thekkady?
Abad Green Forest is 3.3 km from Thekkady. That places it close to the town at the gate of Periyar, the reserve built around a lake made by a dam in 1895. The property is also 17.7 km from the centre of Kattappana, so it is outside the town rather than in it.
What is the guest score for Abad Green Forest?
The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 3435 reviews. That score covers the three star property, which lists facilities including an outdoor pool, a restaurant, free WiFi and a spa. No other guest score is on file for this hotel.
Does Abad Green Forest have a pool?
Yes. Abad Green Forest lists an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The children's pool sits alongside family rooms, a playground, a games room and table tennis, which together make the hotel a practical choice for households with children.
When is the best time to visit Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake at Periyar, the reserve built around a lake made by a dam in 1895. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so the months outside that window are still possible for a visit, though the rains are heavy.
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