OYO 10840 Hotel Periyar Towers is a two star property on Periyar Tower, outside Kattappana in Idukki district, South Kerala. It sits 20.4 km from the centre of Kattappana and 9.8 km from Thekkady, the wildlife town at the gate of Periyar. Its 4.1 out of 5 from 189 reviews is what decides whether it is right for you.
What the hotel gives you
OYO 10840 Hotel Periyar Towers lists a simple set of facilities: a 24 hour front desk, breakfast, free parking and wheelchair accessible areas. For a two star property outside Kattappana, these are the things that matter most. The front desk stays staffed through the night, which suits late arrivals on the road from the railhead or the airport. Breakfast is served at the property, so the day begins without a drive into town. Free parking means a hired car or a taxi can stand overnight without a hunt for space, and the wheelchair accessible provision widens who can stay here.
The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 189 reviews. That is a working endorsement rather than a rave, and it points to a place that does the basics well. No other guest rating is on file.
Where it sits in Idukki
The property is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, in South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the hotel stands 20.4 km from the centre of Kattappana. Periyar Tower itself is a bypass junction address, not a town centre one, so the setting is a base rather than a place in the middle of things.
Thekkady is the destination that counts here. The property is 9.8 km from Thekkady, the 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. Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind it. The destination sits at 900 to 1,200 m. The Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres.
Who it suits and who it does not
This suits travellers with their own transport who want a plain, well reviewed base close to Thekkady and Periyar without paying for a resort. The 9.8 km to Thekkady is short by road, and free parking removes the usual worry. It does not suit anyone wanting to be in the middle of a town or expecting polished surroundings. Two star means simple.
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 trip outside the main months is possible. Spice smallholdings on the road up are working farms, not demonstration gardens, so the drive in is worth the time whenever you come.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 20.4 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Periyar Tower.
Questions people ask
How far is OYO 10840 Hotel Periyar Towers from Thekkady?
The property is 9.8 km from Thekkady, the wildlife town at the gate of Periyar. That makes it a short drive to the reserve and the lake. The road is direct, and free parking at the property means a hired vehicle can be left overnight without trouble.
What facilities does the hotel have?
The listed facilities are a 24 hour front desk, breakfast, free parking and wheelchair accessible areas. These cover the practical needs of a two star stay: a staffed desk at any hour, food at the property in the morning, and somewhere to keep a vehicle.
What is the guest score for this hotel?
The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 189 reviews. That is a solid, well tested score rather than a perfect one, and it suggests the hotel delivers what it promises. No other rating is on file.
When is the best time to come for Periyar?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit in the wetter months is still possible. The destination sits at 900 to 1,200 m, which keeps the air cooler than the coast.
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