KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady is a three star hotel in Kumily, Idukki district, 250 m from Thekkady, about 5 minutes on foot. It has a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, free WiFi and parking, with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1776 reviews. It suits travellers who want to walk to the reserve and have facilities on hand.
What the hotel lists
KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady is a three star property in Kumily, Idukki. It holds a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1776 reviews. The facilities group into practical and leisure. For dining, there is a restaurant, a bar and breakfast; room service is also available. Leisure includes an outdoor pool, a garden, a games room and table tennis.
Practical matters are covered: 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, air conditioning, non smoking rooms, family rooms, luggage storage, laundry, car hire, free WiFi and free parking. A banquet hall handles events.
Where it sits
The hotel stands outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, South Kerala. Its address is Kumily Idukki. It is 21 km from the centre of Kattappana, a town in Idukki district. The destination is Thekkady, a Wildlife area at 900 to 1,200 m.
The hotel is 250 m from Thekkady, about 5 minutes on foot. 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.
Who it suits
It suits people who want to see the reserve without a long transfer, since the entry point is a short walk. Families and groups will find the pool, games room and table tennis useful. It does not suit those who prefer a quiet, small property, as 1776 reviews point to a busy hotel.
Planning a stay
October to March is the best window for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a wet season visit is possible. The hotel provides breakfast, so mornings are straightforward.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 21.0 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kumily Idukki.
Questions people ask
How far is KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady from Thekkady?
The hotel is 250 m from Thekkady, about 5 minutes on foot. That puts the reserve entrance within a short walk, so you can leave the car behind for an early start at the visitor centre.
What facilities does KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady have?
The listed facilities include a restaurant, bar, breakfast, outdoor pool, garden, games room, table tennis, air conditioning, family rooms, free WiFi, free parking, car hire, laundry, luggage storage, room service, 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security.
What is the guest score for KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady?
The guest score is 4.3 out of 5 from 1776 reviews. No other rating is on file. The volume of reviews suggests a well known property, so book early if you plan to come in the main season.
When is the best time to visit Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon. The altitude is 900 to 1,200 m, so evenings can be cool at any time of year.
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