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Ktdc Aranya Nivas Thekkady Hotel Kumily, Kumily
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About the Resort
Kumily, Idukki,
Kumily,
India,
Kerala
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City Center
Kumily
2.0
mi
Facilities
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Internet
Parking
24-hour services
24-hour reception
Babysitting
General
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Services
Car rental
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
Outdoor swimming pool
Media
Television
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Location
Kumily, Idukki,
Kumily,
India,
Kerala
Map view
Kumily, Idukki,
Kumily,
India,
Kerala
City landmarks
Thekkady
2.1
mi
Munnar Thekkady Road
Periyar Spice & Ayurvedic Garden
3000 ft
Church
Our Lady of Lourde's Roman Catholic Latin Church
1.1
mi
Kumily Thekkady Rd
Thekkady Park
1.3
mi
Chellaracovil-Mettu Road
Chellarkovil Viewpoint
1.9
mi
Kumily
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
1.7
mi
Garden
Green land spice garden
1.9
mi
Llnd Mile Amaravathy
The Spice Route
1.9
mi
Atop Wooden Hill
Mangladevi Temple
1.9
mi
Anavachal Road
Elephant camp
1.9
mi
Murukkady P. O.
Elephant Junction
1.8
mi
Forest
Periyar Tiger Reserve forest
1.9
mi
Munnar main Road Near Hotel Season Thekkady
Yodha Cultural Village
2.2
mi
Kumily Thekkady Rd
Musical Fountain Thekkady
1.9
mi
Thekkadi
Thekkady Boating River
2.0
mi
Karimuttam
Spice Park
2.2
mi
Thekkady - Munnar Road 2nd Mile
Kerala Spices & Herbal Garden Visit
2.5
mi
Munnar- State Highway 19 5th Mile Kumily
Evergreen Spicegarden
3.0
mi
Farm
Spice Walk
3.1
mi
Idukki
Mangala Devi Temple
3.2
mi
Banks Of Artificial Periyar Lake
Periyar National Park
4.2
mi
Nearby
Nature reserve
Periyar Tiger Reserve
1100 ft
Thekkady
Thekkady Boat Landing
1200 ft
Periyar Lake
1200 ft
Restaurants
Althaf
2200 ft
Opposite church
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience
84%
liked the resort and would come back again
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
6.6
Location
9.2
Service
7.6
Dining
6.2
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 5 reviews
Christian
United Kingdom,
March
2025
7.2/10
My stay at Ktdc Aranya Nivas Thekkady had its highs and lows. The location was absolutely stunning, surrounded by nature and close to the Periyar Sanctuary. However, the room I stayed in was quite scruffy and felt stuffy without air conditioning. While I enjoyed the peaceful ambiance, the dining experience was just average both in variety and taste.
Rooms
5.0
The room was scruffy and felt stuffy without air conditioning, despite being clean.
Service
8.0
The staff were very helpful and accommodating throughout my stay.
Location
10.0
The location was fantastic, right inside the park and close to the waterfront for boating.
Dining
5.0
The food was decent but lacked variety for the cost and the taste was average.
Facilities
6.0
The resort offered car hire and recreational activities like cycling.
Taylor
United Kingdom,
February
2025
6.8/10
My stay at Aranya Nivas offered a unique experience inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. the spacious rooms provided good amenities, but I found them quite stuffy since I couldn't keep the windows open due to monkeys. Dining was decent, particularly the Kerala cuisine, though I wish there had been more variety. Additionally, the boat ride was scenic, but wildlife encounters were minimal.
Rooms
6.0
The hotel has spacious bedrooms with good amenities, but they can get very stuffy since windows can't be opened.
Service
6.0
The staff was very welcoming and friendly, though there was some confusion in communication.
Location
10.0
It's located inside the forest area and close to the boating area in the national park, which is quite special.
Dining
6.0
Food had a good variety, especially the Kerala/South Indian fare, but I found the variety not enough for the cost.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities included options for car hire and tours, but the pricing in the restaurant felt a bit high.
Margaret
United Kingdom,
January
2025
6.2/10
I had an interesting stay at Ktdc Aranya Nivas Thekkady. The location was a definite highlight with close proximity to the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the boat rides, but the resort itself felt quite dated and could use some updates. While the staff were friendly and tried their best, the amenities didn't quite match the premium price tag, making it feel like more of a basic stay. The food was decent but nothing to rave about.
Rooms
6.0
The suite I stayed in was spacious but felt dated and had no view, which was disappointing.
Service
6.0
The staff were friendly and helpful, but the reception could have been a bit more engaging.
Location
8.0
Loved the location right inside the forest, super close to the Periyar Lake and the boat rides, making it a good value spot.
Dining
6.0
The food options had good variety, especially the Kerala dishes, but the taste was just average overall.
Facilities
5.0
Facilities like car hire and tour assistance were available, but the pool area needed better maintenance.
Alan
United Kingdom,
November
2024
7.0/10
I had a pretty good experience at Aranya Nivas. The charm of the old jungle lodge vibe was there, but the windows needing to stay closed due to monkeys made the room a bit stuffy. The staff were super friendly and the food was tasty, though it could get a bit pricey given the limited options around. Overall, it’s an awesome spot for nature lovers, but there are certain restrictions that can be a hassle.
Rooms
6.0
The room was spacious and had a large veranda, but I felt like it needed a deep clean.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and helpful, working hard to keep everything running smoothly even with the rain.
Location
8.0
The resort's location is cool, right inside the forest and just a stone's throw from the boating point.
Dining
6.0
The food was good, especially the local dishes, but the menu was a bit limited and the prices were on the high side.
Facilities
7.0
They offered car hire, tours, and ticket assistance which was really helpful.
Benjamin
United Kingdom,
October
2024
9.2/10
My stay at Aranya Nivas was truly memorable, with its peaceful location amidst the tiger reserve and spacious rooms. The food was decent but didn't offer enough variety for my taste. However, the service from the staff was exceptional, especially given the rainy weather.
Rooms
10.0
My room was spacious and featured beautifully inlaid wooden doors along with solid walls of exposed stone.
Service
10.0
The morning staff were incredibly helpful, even showing me videos of an elephant and a cobra that visited the property during my stay.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location inside the forest, overlooking the Periyar River, allowed easy access to boating tickets close to the waterfront.
Dining
8.0
The food was good, particularly the buffet, but the variety was somewhat lacking for the cost.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities like car hire and tours/ticket assistance were available, making my stay more convenient.
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