KTDC Lake Palace Thekkady is a three star hotel 3 km from Thekkady, in the Idukki district of South Kerala, outside the town of Kattappana. It holds a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 433 reviews. The deciding factor is the setting: this is inland hill country at the gate of Periyar, so it suits travellers here for the reserve and the spice belt, not anyone wanting the coast.
Rooms and what is on offer
KTDC Lake Palace Thekkady lists 24 hour front desk, express check in, luggage storage, currency exchange and car hire, so arrivals and onward plans can be handled at the desk. Rooms are non smoking, with a balcony, a minibar and a refrigerator in the room.
Breakfast is listed, and there is a cafe and a restaurant on site, with room service and laundry for longer stays. A garden and a playground give children somewhere to be. A hot tub is listed. The guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 433 reviews is on file, and the star rating is three star.
Where the hotel sits
The hotel stands outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, in South Kerala, 23.1 km from the centre of Kattappana. It is 3 km from Thekkady. The nearest town is Kattappana, a town in Idukki district, and the setting is inland hill country rather than the backwaters or the coast.
Thekkady is the destination, a wildlife 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. The altitude runs from 900 to 1,200 m, and cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind it.
Who should book this
Book here if you are coming for Periyar and the spice belt around it, want the reserve within easy reach of your room, and value a desk that never closes, meals on site and space for children. Look elsewhere if you want the coast or a town you can step straight into. There is no such town on the doorstep, and that distance is the point of staying here.
When to plan a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a wet season visit is possible, though the lake and the forest read differently then. If wildlife is the reason for the trip, aim for the drier months and treat the rest of the year as a quieter option.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 23.1 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Thekkady Idukki.
Questions people ask
Is KTDC Lake Palace Thekkady close to Periyar?
It is 3 km from Thekkady, which is the town at the gate of Periyar. That is close enough to reach the reserve without a long transfer, and it keeps you outside the busiest part of the destination while still being near it.
What facilities are at KTDC Lake Palace Thekkady?
The hotel lists a restaurant, a cafe and breakfast, plus room service. A 24 hour front desk, express check in, luggage storage, currency exchange, car hire and laundry are available. Rooms are non smoking and come with a balcony, a minibar and a refrigerator. A garden, a playground and a hot tub are also listed.
What is the guest score for KTDC Lake Palace Thekkady?
The guest score is 4.6 out of 5 from 433 reviews. The hotel is a three star property. No other score is on file, so plan around that figure and the listed facilities rather than any other rating you may come across.
When is the best time to stay near Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so the rest of the year remains an option. The altitude runs from 900 to 1,200 m, which keeps the air cooler than the lowlands in most months.
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