Periyar Inn - Thekkady

Homestay with lush garden balconies and home-cooked Kerala breakfast near Periyar National Park

Accommodation

Periyar Inn Thekkady offers a homestay experience with rooms that open onto plant-filled balconies equipped with a swing and a hammock swing chair. The deluxe double room provides a private outdoor courtyard, while the large double room gives guests a terrace surrounded by greenery. Each room comes with a private bathroom, work desk, and tiled floors, and the entire property features outdoor furniture and a garden.

Dining

Guests at Periyar Inn receive a vegetarian breakfast served directly in their room, with local specialities highly praised by visitors. The host family also offers evening home-cooked meals and can arrange a cooking class to teach Kerala dishes. Breakfast choices include both western and South Indian options, and the hosts prepare the food fresh each morning.

Services & Facilities

The homestay provides daily housekeeping, laundry service with a 6-hour turnaround, and ironing service. Guests can arrange car hire, bicycle rental, and parking on the street or in the free private lot. CCTV cameras monitor common areas, and the inn offers free WiFi throughout the property.

Location

Periyar Inn sits on a quiet street in Kumily, a 10-minute walk from the Periyar Tiger Reserve entrance and 5 minutes from the bus station. The property is close to the main market, restaurants, and performance auditoriums, yet set away from traffic noise. Madurai Airport is 100 km away.

Experiences

The hosts assist guests in booking eco-tourism tours, spice garden visits, and Periyar National Park boat trips. A cooking class with the family is available, where guests learn to make Indian dishes and share a meal together. Evening cultural shows and jeep safaris can also be arranged through the inn.

• Rooms: Deluxe double rooms with private balcony, swing chair, and plant décor
• Dining: Home-cooked Kerala breakfast served in-room; cooking class available
• Services: Free parking, laundry with 6-hour turnaround, car hire
• Location: 10-min walk to Periyar Tiger Reserve, quiet residential street
• Activities: Spice garden tours, eco-tourism bookings, jeep safaris arranged by hosts