Category : Eco Lodge
Address : Amalambika Road, Via Kumily, Thekkady, Kerala -
685 536.
Accessibility : 140 kms from Kochi International Airport,
114 kms from railway station and 1 km from bus stand.
Description
Situated
at the edge of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, the Taj Garden Retreat takes you
back to nature. Spread over 3.5 acre estate of coffee, spices and fruit
laden trees, the retreat offers a welcome break of seclusion and relaxation.
The Taj Garden Retreat offers beautiful cottages, built on stilts and
surrounded by thick forests. Rich in comfort and natural materials, all
rooms are equipped with modern amenities to ensure a pleasurable stay. While
cruising along the Periyar lake you can see elephants, wild boar, beer and
other wild animals. Besides a comfortable stay, the retreat also provides
the ayurvedic message therapy at its spa.
Accommodation
Taj Garden Retreat has 32 charmingly rustic villas, equipped with best of
amenities. All guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, adorned by
attractive linen with beautiful floral patterns, wood panelling and elegant
furniture.
In Room Facilities
24 hrs Room service, Air-conditioned, Attached bath, Shower, Private
balcony, Mini bar, Tea- Coffee maker, Colour TV with satellite programmes
and Telephone with international direct dialing facility.
Other Facilities And Services
Multi-cuisine restaurant, Bar, Doctor on call, Laundry, Library, Travel
desk, Swimming pool, Money exchange facilities, Internet, Book Shop, Boating
on Periyar lake, Spice Plantation Tour, Wildlife tours, Jungle safaris,
Florist, Babysitting and Car hire service.
Dining
Taj Garden Retreat has a multi-cuisine restaurant where you can savour
finest traditional Indian and international cuisines.
Periyar Room : At Periyar room you can enjoy a
multi-cuisine experience with traditional Kerala cuisine. Periyar room is
open from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm.
Hornbill Bar : Hornbill bar overlooking picturesque
mountains, serves stimulating cocktails and mocktails. This bar is open from
11.00 am to 11.00 pm.
Recreation
You can indulge yourself in a number of recreation activities for
overwhelming fun and relaxation. The Spa at the resort offers a variety of
massages, which will rejuvenate your mind and body. Recreation options are
also available outside the hotel, you may go on a spice plantation visit or
sightseeing trips. Excursions include boat cruise in Periyar lake, trekking
and bamboo rafting to view the wildlife.
