Accommodations in Thekkady

• Hotel rating: Superior

Shalimar Spice Garden is located in a picturesque natural setting at 1000 metres above sea level in the hills known as the Western Ghats in the state of Kerala, South India. Shalimar Spice Garden is a tasteful blend of Indian and European ideas. It offers its guests a wonderfully peaceful environment, with its scattering of rooms and cottages designed in harmony with nature. The rooms and cottages of the Shalimar Spice Garden are set in a spice garden of cardamom, pepper, coffee, tea and variety of fruits. The well appointed cottages and rooms of the Shalimar Spice Garden are decorated with antiques and furniture typical of Kerala, while offering guests modern amenities and supreme comfort. Special local Keralan, Indian, Italian, continental, and Chinese cuisine may be savoured at the Shalimar Spice Garden.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Set in the hills surrounding the Periyar Tiger Reserve, approximately 12km from Thekkady, the Hills & Hues Resort is a beautiful property surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of rare flora and fauna. The six pine wood cabins are designed with an English country style and each come with a breathtaking view of the valley below. The restaurant, which also has a commanding view of the valley, serves cuisines from all around the world with Kerala specialities prepared from organic produce grown on the property.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

Set high in the mountains in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar is a fine example of nature's scenic charm. Spread over a vast area, the Periyar National Park is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. The Periyar River meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife. Approximately 75 per cent of the entire National Park is covered with evergreen rainforest.