OYO 14819 Periyar Holidays is a two star property on the first mile out of Kumily, 4.7 km from Thekkady and 16.3 km from the centre of Kattappana. It lists a 24 hour front desk, breakfast and free parking, and holds a guest score of 3.9 out of 5 from 283 reviews. The score and the distance to the reserve decide whether it suits you.
What the property lists
OYO 14819 Periyar Holidays is a two star property, and the guest score on file is 3.9 out of 5 from 283 reviews. The facilities listed are a 24 hour front desk, breakfast and free parking. For a stay on the edge of Periyar, the front desk matters most: arrivals from the reserve side often run late, and someone is there at any hour. Breakfast is listed, so the first meal of the day is covered before you head out towards the lake, and parking is free for those bringing a vehicle.
Where it sits
The address places it at 1St Mile Kumily near the Hyundai showroom, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala. The setting is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, and the nearest town is Kattappana, a town in Idukki district. That town centre is 16.3 km away, so the hotel keeps you closer to the reserve than to the town. Thekkady, the wildlife destination the property serves, is 4.7 km from Thekkady itself.
Who it suits
This suits travellers who want a plain, functional base close to Periyar and are happy with a two star property and a modest guest score. It does not suit anyone expecting a resort or a long list of amenities, because the facilities listed are just a 24 hour front desk, breakfast and free parking. It also does not suit those who need to be in the centre of Kattappana, since the hotel sits outside it.
Planning a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake, and that is the window most visitors aim for. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a trip in the wet months is possible if you accept rain. The 4.7 km to Thekkady keeps the reserve within easy reach during either period.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 16.3 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is 1St Mile Kumily Near Hundai Show Room.
Questions people ask
What is the guest score for OYO 14819 Periyar Holidays?
The guest score on file is 3.9 out of 5, taken from 283 reviews. No other rating is on file. It is a two star property, so the score should be read alongside that classification rather than as a resort grade. Guests looking for a simple, well located base near Periyar tend to find it adequate.
What facilities are available at OYO 14819 Periyar Holidays?
The property lists a 24 hour front desk, breakfast and free parking. No other facilities are listed. The front desk is staffed at all hours, breakfast is provided, and parking is free for guests with a vehicle. For everything else, plan around what you need in Kumily or Kattappana.
How far is OYO 14819 Periyar Holidays from Thekkady and Kattappana?
The property is 4.7 km from Thekkady and 16.3 km from the centre of Kattappana. That puts the reserve much closer than the town, which is the main reason to choose this location. Kattappana remains the nearest town for supplies and services beyond the immediate area.
When is the best time to visit Thekkady from this property?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake, so those months are the strongest choice for a visit centred on the reserve. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, which means travel is possible in the wet months too, with rain as the trade off. The distance to Thekkady does not change with the season.
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