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Taj Garden Retreat, Periyar
Overview :
The Taj Garden Retreat is located in one of the most picturesque regions of Kerala, Periyar. The Taj Garden Retreat is an economy hotel that is spread across three and a half acres of spice and coffee plantations, lies just on the periphery of the Periyar National Park. The Periyar Tiger Reserve draws a number of tourists to the region and hotel Taj Garden Retreat is an all time favorite. This resort lying 2700 feet above sea level has tastefully designed rooms with exquisite woodwork and beautiful natural fabrics. An abode in the seat of absolute greenery, the Taj Garden Retreat offers you luxury at its best.
Location :
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is 190 kms from Cochin, 130 kms from the Madurai Airport, 100 kms from Munnar, 170 kms from Kumarakom Backwaters, 265 kms from the Kovalam Beach.
Accomodation :
The Taj Green Retreat, Periyar houses 32 cottages built on stilts, each having a private verandah. All cottages at the Taj Garden Retreat are either facing the Cardamom Hills or the dense green forests, thus giving a fantastic view of the surroundings. These cottages are well equipped with amenities to make your stay a comfortable one. From a kettle to stir up coffee, a mini bar to help you enjoy a quiet romantic drink, your cottage has it all. To assure that their guests have a memorable stay at Periyar, Kerala, the Taj Green Retreat boat rides on Lake Periyar, jungle treks and visits to spice and coffee plantations. In order make your holiday in Periyar Kerala, a truly refreshing experience, the Taj Green Retreat also has the traditional Ayurvedic Center and offering massage and treatment to its guests. The hotel also houses a video library with a number of wildlife films. Along with a swimming pool, there is a model tree house in the vicinity of the hotel and an activity center with an array of indoor games.
Facilities :
Ayurvedic Center, Beach and sports, gymnasium, souvenir shop, shopping arcade, spa shop
Banquets & Conferences :
The Taj Garden Retreat has one Banquet hall in theatre style and can accommodate up to 90 persons. The hotel also has a boardroom that can seat up to 45 persons. There is also a pre function area for breakaway sessions or for tea/coffee service. The Taj Garden Retreat has all modern conference facilities and offers secretarial facilities.
Dinning :
Periyar Room - a multi cuisine restaurant serves Chinese, Continental and Indian cuisine including a selection of ethnic Kerala dishes.Hornbill Bar- Overlooking the lush green hills and with a fine selection of wines, cocktails and liquor, is an all time favorite.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Information :
Thekkady beckons are the adventure seekers, nature lovers and the animal watchers alike. Thekkady is renowned for the Thekkady/Periyar National Park. At the Thekkady National Park you may spot the wild elephants, leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear besides the tigers and the Nilgiri tahrs. Along with animals Thekkady is home to monitor lizards, pythons, king cobras and flying lizards. Birds like darters, cormorants, ibises, gray herons, mynas, flycatchers, orioles, wood pigeons, kingfishers, kites, ospreys, thrushes, and parakeets add to the attraction of Thekkady. You may watch the animals on the move from the motorboats on the lake or from watchtowers only after prior permission. Else you may enjoy a walking tour of the Thekkady National Park with the local guides.
Major Wildlife Attractions in Periyar National Park :
Apart from Elephants, the other animals to be seen in the Periyar sanctuary are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and very rarely, a Tiger. There are, now, an estimated 40 tigers here. Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen. The birdlife comprises of Darters, Cormorants, Kingfishers, the great Malabar Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongoes. The reptilian population boasts Of Monitor Lizards that can be spotted basking in the sun, on the rocks along the lakeshore. Visitors who trek into the Periyar national park often see a Python and sometimes even a King Cobra. In the lap of the mountains, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary's environ is like a canvas of many shades. The fresh air of the moist deciduous forest gives one a chance to experience the peace and serenity and long to return for more.
Kumily :
Situated just 4-kms from Periyar, Kumily is a growing town where tourism is fastly catching up just like the spice trade, the major occupation of this small town. The town is also well equipped with the excellent hotels and resorts for accommodation.
Cradomom Hills :
Periyar and Kumily are the most convenient points from which visitors can easily explore Kerala's beautiful Cardamom hills. Guide will approach you at offers of trips via jeep or taxi to the hills and if you can get a group together, these trips work out as a good travel value.
Boat Cruises :
Boat cruises make the best option to check out the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary.Today the Periyar lake presents an excellent boating spot for tourists. Although it is unusual to see many animals from the boats, still you spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar, and Sambar Deer by the water's edge. The upper deck is best for wildlife viewing when taking a boat cruise, but better turn up half an hour early to get the best seat. To maximize you chances, take the 7.00 am boat. You can also consider renting your own boat.
Best Time to Visit Periyar :
The best season to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary is from the months of October and June.
How to Get there :
Air : Kochi (Cochin) at 200-kms or Madurai in Tamil Nadu at140-kms are the nearest airports from Periyar. Rail: Kottayam at 114-kms is the nearest railhead from Periyar. Road: Kumily, the nearest town from Periyar is well served by both state and private buses from Kottayam, Ernakulam and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
General Info / Tips: - Note :
After heavy rains, chances of good wildlife sightings are very slim as the animals only come to the lake, when water sources inside the forest have dried up.
Hôtels en Periyar
Jungle Village
Taj Garden Retreat
Lake Palace
The Elephant Court
Spice Village
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