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KTDC Periyar House Thekkady

2.0 star property
Nature surrounds this Thekkady retreat where travelers can rent bikes, get 24-hour front desk help, or simply recharge in peace.

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KTDC Periyar House Thekkady, amid natural beauty, offers free breakfast and practical amenities like laundry facilities. Guests appreciate the conference space, arcade room, and helpful tour assistance. Enthusiastic reviews highlight its setting and service.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Room options

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Room

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room

Superior Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Peermade is home to KTDC Periyar House Thekkady. Thekkady Boat Landing and Ramakkalmedu Windmill Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Western Ghats and Periyar National Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as rafting. Visit our Thekkady travel guide
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Thekkady, Idukki, Peermade, Kerala, 685536

What's nearby

  • #throwback #kerala #travel #discover #thetinytaster #tinygoestravelling
    Periyar National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jungle Safari, Incredible India #storiesofindia #peace #keraladaries #keralastories #rainbow #skylover #lifeatexpedia #likealocal #forest #nationalpark
    Western Ghats
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thekkady Boat Landing
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marian Retreat Center
    24 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Parunthumpara Hill View Point
    43 min drive - 27.5 km

Restaurants

  • Hill Spice
    10 min drive
  • Sora Grill & Gossip
    6 min drive
  • Hotel Ambadi
    4 min drive
  • Thekkady Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Thekkady Cafe
    3 min drive

About this property

KTDC Periyar House Thekkady

Property highlights
Consider a stay at KTDC Periyar House Thekkady and take advantage of free breakfast, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can also expect to find conference space and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at KTDC Periyar House Thekkady include amenities, such as room service.
More amenities include:
  • Cable channels and phones

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Guests must arrive at Forest Entry Gate in Thekkady before 5 PM to access the property. Reserve gates are closed from 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM daily.
Guests planning to arrive after 5 PM must contact the property in advance to arrange check-in. Late check-in may not be possible.
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

Property is also known as

KTDC House Hotel Thekkady Periyar
KTDC Periyar House Thekkady
Ktdc Periyar House Hotel Thekkady
KTDC Periyar House Thekkady Hotel
KTDC Periyar House Hotel
KTDC Periyar House
KTDC Periyar House Thekkady Hotel
KTDC Periyar House Thekkady Peermade
KTDC Periyar House Thekkady Hotel Peermade

Frequently asked questions

Is KTDC Periyar House Thekkady pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at KTDC Periyar House Thekkady?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at KTDC Periyar House Thekkady?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at KTDC Periyar House Thekkady?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is KTDC Periyar House Thekkady located?

Situated in Peermade, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Western Ghats, Thekkady Boat Landing and Periyar National Park. Kadathanadan Kalari Centre and Mudra Cultural Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

KTDC Periyar House Thekkady Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

SANAT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible, demanding commission of hotel.com at checkout time. Condition of suite rooms too bad. Quality of food not up to the mark.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very old no running hot water

Had very antique room without any facilities Felt to finish off the vacation asap even thought of going away
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dileep, Malappuram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice staying surrounded by the jungle.

Staying here is definitely a wonderful experience. Food was not really typical Kerala style. It's kind of a northern style.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

brad, manchester uk

Best place to stay if visiting Periyar reserve

The hotel is actually IN the reserve meaning that until 17.30 you can wander around animal spotting. We did so on arrival and saw as much as we did the following day on the morning boat tour. - elephants, monkeys, deer, buffalo, birds, boar . Of course NO tigers. With around 47 in a reserve of nearly 800km the chances are virtually nil. Staying here also means guaranteed boat place and rolling out of bed straight into the reserve. No early pick up and transfer and queue to get in. Rooms and food are fine and bargain price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

NILAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Periyar House

Everything was good - the staff, food, rooms, facilities and amenities, co-operation in addition to the uncontrollable natural elements like rain, nature, atmosphere. We would surely like to visit again and stay at the same place. The place is right in the forest and has great locational advantage. Would love to spend some more days wondering around the area on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maharshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly Mesmerising

Excellent location, amazing to stay in forests, clean air, no pollution. Had a great time enjoying in house activities like cycling, basketball, enjoyed classical dance. Breakfast & buffet dinner was awesome. Watching wildlife while boating inside forest was a great experience

8/10 Good

anees, chennai. india

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location.. out in the forest

Amazing place.. just couple of hick ups. One has to reach before 5 pm if not the reserve forest security will not allow you in.. so ensure you plan to reach by 3 (just in case you have a flat tyre n don't get further delayed). If u miss 5 pm the max you can get in is by 6 pm. Getting in later than that is impossible. My advice is call and speak to the hotel reception before you book so that u know exactly what you have to do to get into the reserve forest as one has to buy tickets as well to enter the reserve forest. One can't go out after 6 pm as well... However apart from those logistics challenges the hotel is just amazing.. old style but nice. Food is average. The only uncomfortable thing is the main door of the rooms. You can lock it from inside but there is a big ventilation above the door ( pad locks) n one can open it from outside!!!!

10/10 Excellent

B, Kolkata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel in the jungle

Excellent Hotel for staying two days. Room and food quality is very good. It is situated in the jungle. Animals are roaming.

8/10 Good

GAJENDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
IT WAS A FANTASTIC STAY.ALTHOUGH,IT IS A GOVERNMENT PROPERTY ,BUT VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICE IS EXCELLENT.

8/10 Good

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel right in the middle of the forest

Very good property but food is average. Rooms are clean and well maintained.

8/10 Good

Raveesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

It was good

6/10 Okay

Kamlesh

Convenient hotel . Different experience.

Overall hotel was good. Good staff But only drawback is 5 pm the gates are shut but u can request the ktdc hotel for a jeep. Food is ok. Rooms give u feeling of olden resorts. But the location is very good to feel the forest environment. Beware of the monkeys. Front desk Manager was very helpfull.

10/10 Excellent

Shankar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right within the jungle, possible to see wildlife

Was a well kept property with decent food catered by the restaurant. Right inside the jungle. Probably the cheapest among the 3 properties in Thekkady maintained by Kerala tourism.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel right in the jungle. Good restaurant

6/10 Okay

joseph tharun, perumbavoor,kerala

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

value for money for a family trip

rooms are great even the property is also good especially that forest atmosphere,but they need to improve a lot in food and beverages, also the restrictive timing by the forest department which should be relaxed at least by allowing the guests for casual walking in the main road to the lake

4/10 Poor

Mathew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thekkady National Park stay

Periyar house is a nice experience only because you get to stay in the national park premises. The food at the restaurant was good. But the room as such can be rated as 2 star. But it's a good facility for a night's stay, not beyond that. The biggest advantage is that it's just 10 minutes walk from the boat launch and the trekking point. Since one cannot go out or get in the park after 5.30pm, the restaurant inside is the only option for dinner.

6/10 Okay

swagata

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

stay at periyar houseg on 8th Dec,14

Periyar House nestles right in the woods.Elephants,hedgehogs,deers are regular visitors at night.Hotel services are organised.Since no engagements in night, the hotel indoor games facilities sould be more developed.Overall we enjoyed the stay.

6/10 Okay

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness

Satusfactory

Food needs attention. Quality of preparation and taste is specific to a pallet.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My getaway to the Gods own country woods.

Exceptional

6/10 Okay

Akanksha

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

in the woods

Hi , I have stayed in periyaar house for 2 days. Its a very nice location but it has some pros n cons too. Pros- 1. One of the best experience of living in woods 2. Periyaar lake is on walking distance and hotel will provide u the tickets of boat ride so u don't need to be in long queue. 3. Nature walk in the periyaar forest in a very reachable location near to lake. 4. First trip to boat ride is best, this view can't be beat by any other time. 5 we were lucky enough to see many animals like elephant etc while our boat ride. Cons- 1. After 5:30pm u need to be in the hotel only. Can't go even beyond 50 MTS due to safety reasons. 2. Rooms are OK , don't expect much if u r on looking for fancy one. 3. 2 days are too much to be here , one night stay for all the activities would be suffice. Second day was kind of boring as there is nothing much to do.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Locality of Hotel

Location of the hotel is to far away from the city. and after 6 pm no check in and in the evening you can't go any where outside because the hotel is in the forest area.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

No entry in hotel periphery after 5 PM.

No entry in hotel periphery after 5 PM. So you cannot enjoy outside the city. Only inside jungle you have to go for trekking or jungle ride.

6/10 Okay

Vijoy Shankar

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We stayed for 3 days in first week of jan14

An old fashioned hotel. No balconies. Monkey infested. Average but expensive food. Though benefit is the fact that it is inside the sanctuary. pls go if u are a great nature lover. But if u want to engage on other varied activities stay out of this place.

8/10 Good

Biplab

Good hotel inside the forest reserve.

The experience in Periar house inside the thekkady tiger reserve was one of the pleasant experiences of my holiday in Kerala. I was here for one night (30-31, December 2013). The hotel is right the middle of the forest, which gives you a very serene experience of staying right in the middle of the forest, away from the chaos of the city life, there is a dining hall which serves buffet breakfast and dinner , and snacks options are also available in the evening. Quality of the food was good. The hotel area was very big , with wide alleys and spacious rooms. there are gardens, where you can just sit and relax, its very calm and peaceful. The staffs were very courteous , and arranged for the periar lake boating tickets at the checkin time, (this is the major attraction ), try to book the early morning boat seats which starts from 7.30AM. The are 2 more hotels inside the reserve, Aranya Niwas and one more.(all are KTDC hotels) I took a walk with my wife in the evening till the entrance of the boating, it was really pleasant and the stay here was very fulfilling. we enjoyed thoroughly here , we wished to stay one more night here, but since we had our bookings in allepey so we had to move on. Stay here for atleast 2 nights , and enjoy many other options like elephant ride and jeep safaris, all which can be arranged from the reception. For your keral trip this is one place which cannot be missed at any cost if you love nature! Biplab sarkar.

4/10 Poor

AAA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and advantages end here !

Location is excellent, you get priority in booking boat ride tickets for periyar lake. But thats all. All positives end here. Then all negatives start - Food - Terrible. Particularly with a limitation that you cannot go out of forest after 5pm, the food has to be good but it was really horrible. Many people complained during the stay but no improvement. Reception staff says, we don't have control over restaurant. The only option is buffet, which was terrible. You cannot order what you want. Once we ordered snacks, nothing came for more than hour (it was just sandwiches and Pakoda), when contracted restaurant, they said they delivered in a wrong room - who on earth will accept a snacks order when its not ordered by them :-) That was a complete lie. Information available in hotel says for any outside tours/trips contact reception. Reception says we don't have any information. You need to go out and search for yourself as you don't get mobile or internet connectivity there. Aranya Nivas (another KTDC resort near lake could be good but no idea). When we checked out, they asked us to pay for food bills - a certain amount. But they didnot have all the bills. We could have simply said no and they would not have any option. We just approximated and paid in good spirit but we could have avoided to pay considering other experience. Good experience to stay in forest.