OYO 12937 Hotel Periyar Canopy is a three star property outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala, 2.8 km from Thekkady. It holds a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 209 reviews. The one thing that decides whether it is right for you is whether you want a base at the gate of Periyar with free parking, a shuttle service and wheelchair access, rather than a stay in the middle of a town.
The Property Itself
OYO 12937 Hotel Periyar Canopy is rated three stars and carries a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 209 reviews. For a property in this part of Idukki, that score is a signal that past guests have found the basics reliable. The facilities are limited and specific: free parking, a shuttle service and wheelchair accessible areas. Free parking matters if you are driving the plantation roads yourself. The shuttle service matters because the property sits outside Kattappana, and the places you have come to see are not on the doorstep. Wheelchair accessible provision is listed, which is worth confirming directly if you need step-free movement throughout. There is no rating beyond the three stars and the guest score.
Where It Sits
The setting is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the property stands 18.1 km from the centre of Kattappana. South Kerala is the region. The destination is Thekkady, 2.8 km from the property. Thekkady is wildlife country, at an altitude of 900 to 1,200 m. 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 it.
Who It Suits
This property suits travellers who want a quiet, well-scored base close to Thekkady with their own vehicle or a shuttle, and who value free parking and wheelchair accessible provision. It does not suit travellers who want to be in the centre of Kattappana, since the property is 18.1 km from the town centre, or who expect a full range of facilities. The distance from the town centre is the deciding factor.
Planning A Stay
The best season for wildlife around the lake at Thekkady is October to March. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit in the rains is possible if you accept wet conditions. Note that the Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres. Spice smallholdings on the road up are working farms, not demonstration gardens. The property is 2.8 km from Thekkady.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 18.1 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Periyar Canopy 870.
Questions people ask
How far is OYO 12937 Hotel Periyar Canopy from Thekkady?
The property is 2.8 km from Thekkady. That is close enough for an easy run to the reserve at the gate of Periyar, but far enough that you are not in the middle of the busiest area. A shuttle service is listed, which helps if you would rather not drive.
What facilities are available at OYO 12937 Hotel Periyar Canopy?
The listed facilities are free parking, a shuttle service and wheelchair accessible provision. That is the full list. There is no other facility on file, so plan around these three. Free parking suits drivers, the shuttle helps with local movement, and wheelchair access should be confirmed for your specific needs.
When is the best time to visit Thekkady for wildlife?
October to March is the recommended season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so visiting in the rains is possible if you accept wet weather. The altitude is 900 to 1,200 m, which keeps conditions cooler than the coast.
What is the guest score for OYO 12937 Hotel Periyar Canopy?
The guest score is 4.6 out of 5 from 209 reviews. The property is rated three stars. No other rating is on file. That score reflects a consistent level of satisfaction across a substantial number of stays.
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