Wild Saga is a three star hotel outside Kattappana, in the Idukki district of South Kerala, 17.9 km from the centre of Kattappana and 3.2 km from Thekkady. It has 345 reviews and a guest score of 3.9 out of 5. The deciding factor is whether you want a base for Periyar with a full set of hotel facilities.
What the hotel offers
Wild Saga lists a long set of facilities. Air conditioning, family rooms and non smoking rooms cover the basics. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, express check in, a lift and luggage storage handle arrivals and departures. A cafe, a restaurant, a bar and room service cover meals and drinks without leaving the property. A garden, a terrace and balconies give outdoor space.
For practical needs there is free WiFi, free parking, laundry, car hire, a business centre and a shuttle service. A banquet hall and wheelchair access widen the range. The guest score is 3.9 out of 5 from 345 reviews, which suggests solid rather than exceptional satisfaction. The star rating is three.
Where it sits
The hotel is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, which is part of South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the hotel is 17.9 km from the centre of Kattappana. The destination is Thekkady, and the hotel is 3.2 km from Thekkady.
Thekkady is a wildlife destination at 900 to 1,200 m. It is 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. Spice smallholdings on the road up are working farms, not demonstration gardens. The Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres.
Who it suits
Wild Saga suits travellers who want a full service hotel within easy reach of Thekkady and Periyar, and who value facilities such as a restaurant, bar, cafe, room service and shuttle service. It also suits families and business visitors, given family rooms, a business centre and a banquet hall. It does not suit anyone looking for a small plantation stay or a property inside Thekkady itself. The setting is outside Kattappana, so a vehicle is needed for everything.
Planning a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon. Book a room with a balcony or terrace if you want outdoor space. Use the shuttle service or car hire to reach Thekkady, 3.2 km away. The 24 hour front desk and express check in help with late arrivals or early starts.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 17.9 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Ambady Junction Lake Road Near Entrance Gate.
Questions people ask
Is Wild Saga inside Thekkady?
No. Wild Saga is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, 17.9 km from the centre of Kattappana and 3.2 km from Thekkady. The destination is Thekkady, and the hotel is a short drive from it. You will need a vehicle to reach the reserve and the town.
What facilities does Wild Saga have?
Wild Saga lists air conditioning, a cafe, a restaurant, a bar, room service, a garden, a terrace, balconies, free WiFi, free parking, a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, a lift, laundry, car hire, a business centre, a banquet hall, family rooms, non smoking rooms, luggage storage, express check in, shuttle service and wheelchair access. The guest score is 3.9 out of 5 from 345 reviews.
When is the best time to visit Thekkady for wildlife?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon. If you want to combine a stay at Wild Saga with a visit to Periyar, plan for those months. The hotel is 3.2 km from Thekkady, so access is straightforward with the shuttle service or car hire.
Does Wild Saga suit families and business travellers?
Yes. Wild Saga lists family rooms, a business centre and a banquet hall, along with a restaurant, a cafe, a bar, room service, a garden and a terrace. The 24 hour front desk and express check in help with flexible arrival times. The setting outside Kattappana means a vehicle is needed for outings to Thekkady.
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