The astounding nature of Kerala: wildlife, plantations, flowers..Nestled in the lush forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala are fourteen wildlife sanctuaries.
Skirting these exotic destinations are some of the most delightful trails in the country.
Some of them adventurously exciting, others enchanting in equal measure.
All washed in the spice-scented air of endless acres of plantations: tea, coffee, cardamom, vanilla, pepper, oranges, mangoes..
The hilly slopes of Western Ghats and the lush green forests provide the perfect locale for wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala.
There are to thousands of species of birds and animals.
The national parks in Kerala, India are a major tourist attraction and all the sanctuaries are a must visit if you want to have a glimpse of the wild side of Kerala.
Kerala is bestowed with a rich repertoire of natural bounty - mountains and hills, rivers and lakes, backwaters and shoreline.
It is natural for Kerala to be home to many national parks and sanctuaries!
The enchanting green forest with its rich flora and fauna makes Kerala a much sought after wildlife destination in India.
The numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala will add that extra bit of excitement when you holiday in Kerala.
Western Ghats is one of the world's 34 bio diversity hotspots.
Not to speak of the expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom!
These Hills Stations are some of the most nature rich areas of Kerala.
The high ranges and wooded valleys are girded so many rivers and their tributaries.
As a tourist destination, our Hotels and Resorts offer diverse attractions like wildlife sanctuaries guided excursions, spice plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant rides, etc.
In many places, there are large population of tribals, who have unique customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos which is distinctly different from that of the mainstream culture.
During your holiday you will enjoy all this!
You will buy your favourite spices, sail the lakes where the animals gather, maybe some paragliding.
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Overall you will fill your heart with the colors, the scent of the
thousand, different flowers and, perhaps, the tender gaze of an elephant! |
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| ABAD COPPER CASTLE Kerala 3 stars sup. - - Munnar |  |
 | 130 Kms On Kochi. Munnar is a hillock retreat 1800 Mts above sea level .The vast expanse of tea plantations, black winding roads, passionate climate, royal gardens, races, fairs, all real Victorian settings make this hill station the Darjeeling of south.
Television with Satellite Channel
Direct Line Telephone with STD and ISD facility
24 hours Room Service
Bathroom with a basket of toiletries
24 hours hot & cold running water.
| Prices from 2600 to 5000 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | CHANDANA ROYAL RESORT Kerala 3 stars sup. - - Munnar | |
| This Chandana Royal Resort here is the surprisingly economic and the highly executive property of all four of our Chandana Properties. Chandana Properties is committed to providing the highest level of service and travel cost-management to every vacation traveller.
Quality, cost efficient and reliable service is the key to satisfaction.
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| | CHANDANA HERBAL PALACE Kerala 3 stars - - Munnar | |
| Ayurvedic Resort Constructed in the temple style has been an important section in our Chandana Royal Resorts. Ayuveda Vaidan C.N.
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| | CHANDANA RESIDENCY Kerala 3 stars - - Munnar | |
| This Resort at Marayoor is situated 43 kms away from Munnar Main Town, but promisingly has much activities than in Munnar or any places within 150 kms limit through North, South, West and East. Tthis remote place is the only opening to Eco-Tourism, Sandalwood Forest 2 kms, Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary 16 kms from Marayoor and Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary 28 kms away from Marayoor, where wild animals could be seen than in any other Wild Life Sanctuary of South india.
There are Crocodile Farms at Amaravathy 35 kms from here with minimum 50 Crocodiles to see here, Rare Fruits such as Apples, Oranges, Grapes etc and Vegetable Plantations of all kinds could be seen at Kanthalloor 16 kms from Marayoor.
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| | EDASSERY EAST END HOTEL Kerala 3 stars - - Munnar | |
| Edassery Eastend is a 3star hill resort with sophisticated facilities and elegant atmosphere and has a graceful landscaped garden. From reception to see Oncordial services extend throughout your stay in Munnar. A relaxed stay buildings that blend english and ethnic styles.
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| | ELYSIUM GARDENS Kerala 3 stars - - Munnar | |
| Never-ending hospitality, Ever-continuing elegance, That’s what Elysium Garden is...
| Prices from 2000 to 3000 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | FOREST HAVEN RESORTS Kerala 3 stars - - Munnar | |
| Forest Haven is an eco-friendly resort set amidst cardamom plantations at Kallar, Munnar - one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Kerala. As cardamom is grown in dense forests, special care has been taken to conserve the woods at its natural best. The jungle provides a bewitching backdrop to the resort.
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| | HIGH RANGE CLUB Kerala 3 stars - - Munnar | |
| Nestled in the High Ranges of Western Ghats in the State of Kerala, lies MUNNAR with its lush green tea plantations and breathtaking scenery interspersed with valleys, cliffs, gurgling brooks and streams...
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| | LAKE PALACE (KTDC) Kerala Deluxe Wildlife heritage - - Thekkady | |
| Flora and fauna that never cease to surprise. That is Thekkady for you. And introducing you to the mystery and adventure of the jungle is Lake Palace.
| Prices from 10000 to 25000 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | THE ELEPHANT COURT Kerala 5 stars - - Thekkady | |
 | The traditionally designed Kerala Resort is an architectural excellence and the crafts made in wood placed in every corner show the cultural identity of the place and give the feeling of ancient civilization and nature.
Periyar forest in Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, Spread across 777 sq.km, of which 360 sq.
| Prices from 7000 to 33000 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| TAJ GARDEN RETREAT Kerala 4 stars sup. - - Thekkady | |
 | Close to civilization and yet totally removed from it, these charming thatched roof villas fit right in with their surroundings—the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Rich in comfort and natural materials, this retreat offers a welcome respite of relaxation and seclusion.
Taj Garden Retreat is your dream of a holiday in an idyllic setting come , offering you the best in terms of luxury and utility.
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| | SHALIMAR SPICE GARDEN RESORT Kerala 4 stars - - Thekkady | |
 | Built on a verdant land unscathed by modernization, the Shalimar Spice Garden is a perfect blend of European and Indian living without diluting the rich heritage of Kerala.
The resort merges with the spice gardens that encompass it, is the verdant landscape bordering the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The architecture of the cottages is a fusion of Indian concepts and Western comfort.
| Prices from 6000 to 15000 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | SN INTERNATIONAL Kerala 4 stars - - Thekkady | |
| Hotel S.N International is located in the heart of Thekkady, Kumily, on the K.K Road and within minutes from the business area and the bus station.
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| | SPICE VILLAGE Kerala 4 stars - - Thekkady | |
 | Situated at the Harbour mouth overlooking the busy ship channel all rooms boast of a magnificient view of the sea and the Delta. There is never a dull moment out there for boats of every size and color constantly ply these waters not forgetting the mammoth Ocean liners which silently glide past just outside the window. The rooms too are quite quaint and designed in keeping with the rest of the hotel.
Swimming pool.
Badminton.
Billiards at the Woodhouse Bar.
| Prices from 13225 to 23000 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | ABAD GREEN FOREST Kerala 3 stars sup. - - Thekkady | |
| Abad Green Forest is located at Kumily (Thekkady), which is a 4 hour drive (190 km) from Kochi. It is close to the Periyar wildlife reserve.
Abad Green Forest is a luxurious leisure resort located in the lush green valleys of Thekkady, one of the most beautiful regions in Kerala.
| Prices from 4000 to 5500 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | ARANYA NIVAS KTDC Kerala 3 stars (wildlife resort) - - Thekkady | |
| Deep inside the dense, green woods, perched on the banks of the Periyar Lake is Aranya Nivas or the Sylvan Abode. This quaint structure in the colonial style, is the only property in India set in the heart of a game reserve. Besides being the ideal holiday retreat, Aranya Nivas is also the perfect venue for a relaxed corporate meet or business conference.
| Prices from 2500 to 6500 Indian Rupees (INR).
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| | THE TREE TOP HOTEL Kerala 3 stars - - Thekkady | |
| Perched on a hillock within the Salient area of the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is Tree Top, an idyllic retreat that offers an unparalleled opportunity to savor the magical sensation of the evergreen rainforests that straddles the tiny state of Kerala on the southwestern tip of the Indian Peninsula. Sandwiched between the mighty Western Ghats [mountain range] and the Arabian Sea, Kerala is an amazingly stunning and beautiful strip of land and many a ship has set sail in search of the veritable gold mine of spices grown in the upper reaches of her forests, since time immemorial. Situated 2800 feet above MSL, the climate is pleasantly cool through out the year and the unpolluted mountain air truly invigorating and the experience sublime.
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| | AMBADY Kerala 2 stars - - Thekkady | |
| Hotel Ambadi, a part of the BIPHA GROUP, is a professionally managed company with anactive presence, spanning seven decades, in a vast cross-section of industries. The Group, founded by Mr. K.
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Beaches:
Padinharekara Beach (Malapuram Dist)
At the end of the Tipu Sulthan road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur puzha, and the Arabian Sea. | Wildlife sanctuaries:
The Neyyar sanctuary
 The Neyyar sanctuary is spread over the Southeast corner of the Western Ghats, and covers a total area of 128 sq kms. This is the drainage basin for the Neyyar River and its tributaries - Mullayar and Kallar. Although it was declared as a sanctuary in 1958, not much was ..more | Pilgrimage:
Idukki
 Kalveri Mount
This is a famous pilgrim centre on the way to Kattappana, and it resembles mount Calvery where Jesus Christ was crucified.
Mangala Devi Temple
The ancient temple, 15Kms from Thekkady, is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above ..more | Arts:
Mohiniyattam
 It is the typical dance form of Kerala. Mohini means enchantress and attam is dance. As the name denotes, it is an amorous (Lasya) dance performed in slow, elegant and sensuous pace with formulated hand gestures translating the song to which it is performed.
It is cl ..more | Waterfalls:
Idukki Dist.
 Attukal : This place is located between Munnar and Pallivasal, and a beautiful sight of waterfalls and rolling hills can be seen here. Attukal is also ideal for long treks.
Cheeyappara :
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Narimangalam and ..more | |
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