Taj Garden Retreat Hotel

The hotel comprises of 32 rustic, thatched roof villas located on the periphery of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This charming resort, 2,700 feet above sea level boasts of spacious rooms replete with fine wood decor and adorned by beautiful natural fabrics. The resort allows you to live in the midst of nature in absolute luxury.

This rustic resort is set in a three and half acre estate of coffee, spices and fruit trees at the periphery of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Transportation

• Madurai Airport: 135 Kms
• Cochin Airport: 180 Kms
• Kottayam Railway Station: 110 Kms
• Kumily Bus Station: 01 Kms

Other details: The hotel can organise pick-up from Cochin, Madurai and Kottayam.

The Taj Garden Retreat has  32 centrally air-conditioned rooms in cottages built on stilts and surrounded by thick woods.

All rooms are elegantly appointed and have private balconies. Guest amenities include international direct dial facility, mini-bar, channel music and colour television with satellite programs.

• 24-hour facsimile/copier facilities
• Car rental
• Currency exchange
• Safe deposit lockers
• Doctor-on-call
• Laundry service

The recreation facilities include:

• Pond shaped swimming pool
• Floodlit badminton court
• Boat rides on lake Periyar for game viewing
• Jungle treks
• Visits to spice plantations
• Ayurvedic oil massage
• Nature library
• Activity centre with a selection of indoor games and services of an in-house wildlife expert
• Bicycles for guest use
• A model tree house for children

Dining Room  The restaurant serves Continental and Indian cuisine, including authentic Keralite delicacies. Open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Bar A well stocked bar, serving a wide range of spirits and beverages.

Bonfire Bar An open-air bar with chairs and tables laid out around a bonfire. The bar serves cocktails, drinks and cocktail snacks to the accompaniment of recorded music every evening from 7.30 p.m onwards.