Vedanta Wake Up Kumily Town Center is a two star hotel on the Kottayam Kumily Road at the Kollam Theni Highway Junction in Kumily, Idukki district. It sits 3.5 km from Thekkady and 17.5 km from the centre of Kattappana. The one thing that decides whether it is right for you is whether you want a simple, well located base close to the Periyar reserve rather than a full resort.
What the property offers
Vedanta Wake Up Kumily Town Center is a two star hotel that keeps its list short and practical. A 24 hour front desk means someone is there whenever you arrive. WiFi covers the building. Free parking is available on site. Laundry is offered, which matters if you are travelling through South Kerala with light luggage. There is also a library, a quiet corner for the hours between outings.
Guests have given it 4 out of 5 from 110 reviews. That score suggests people find it dependable for what it is: a plain, functional place to sleep and leave your bags while you are out at the reserve. It does not pretend to be more than that. The facilities are the ones a short stay in a small town actually needs, and nothing is padded out.
Where it sits
The hotel is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, in South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the property is 17.5 km from the centre of Kattappana. The address places it at the Kottayam Kumily Road Kollam Theni Highway Junction in Kumily, 685509. The setting is inland, in the plantation belt that climbs toward the reserve.
Thekkady, the wildlife destination at the gate of Periyar, is 3.5 km from Thekkady. The town there sits at 900 to 1,200 m, 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 Tamil Nadu border is close, so the food changes within a few kilometres.
Who it suits
This hotel suits travellers who want a straightforward base near Thekkady and Periyar, and who value free parking, WiFi, a 24 hour front desk and laundry over resort extras. It also suits anyone who wants a library and a central spot on the highway junction. It does not suit people looking for a destination property with extensive leisure facilities, or those who need to be in the centre of Kattappana, since the hotel is 17.5 km from the centre of Kattappana.
When to plan a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake, when the reserve and its surroundings are at their best for sightings. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit outside those months is still possible if you accept wetter conditions. Book around the October to March window if wildlife is the main reason for coming.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 17.5 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kottayam Kumily Road Kollam Theni Highway Junction Thekkady Kumily 685509 Kerala.
Questions people ask
How far is Vedanta Wake Up Kumily Town Center from Thekkady?
The property is 3.5 km from Thekkady, the wildlife town at the gate of Periyar. That makes it a short drive to the reserve and its lake. The address is on the Kottayam Kumily Road at the Kollam Theni Highway Junction in Kumily.
What facilities are available at the hotel?
The hotel lists a 24 hour front desk, WiFi, free parking, laundry and a library. These cover the basics for a short stay: check in at any hour, stay connected, park on site, refresh clothes and borrow a book in the quiet hours.
What is the guest score for this hotel?
It has a guest score of 4 out of 5 from 110 reviews. That reflects a dependable, plain property rather than a luxury one. Travellers who want a simple base near Thekkady tend to be satisfied with what it offers.
When is the best time to visit Thekkady and stay here?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit in other months is possible, but the October to March window is the one to aim for if wildlife is your priority.
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