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Periyar River Lodge

Anakayam, Kuttampuzha P.O | Kothamangalam Town, Ernakulam District, 686681, India
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Periyar River Lodge
28 March 2013 -
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28 March 2013 -
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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

What a magical place to relax and unwind. We were fortunate that, although the lodge has two rooms, we were the only occupants and for three days had the place to ourselves. Luigi and Eldhose were excellent, very friendly and attentive, not to mention Eldhose's wife Lissy, who was responsible for the lovely Kerala meals we enjoyed during our stay.... More

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Oakham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Our second visit to PRL and it was just great. No tv or wifi, just fabulous food with the River Periyar on the doorstep. Luigi and Eldhose looked after us so well and highlights were the dusk boat rides on the river - we actually saw wild elephants one evening. Walking in the village with Luigi, watching birds and local... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

If you wish to experience the care and attention normally afforded the seriously wealthy, without the pomp and ceremony that (presumably) goes with it, stay here. Luigi, the manager and Eldhos and Lissy, the catering team, go out of their way to make this place special. Only 2 rooms, out on its own, all meals included- and what food! Keralan... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Our first stop in a 3 week tour of Kerala. Met at the airport at 5am and arrived at the lodge at sunrise. Magical place in a quiet village next to the river. Two days of watching local life, birds and river trips. Looked after very well by attentitive but non intrusive staff. Highly recommended for relaxing few days.

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Potters Bar, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We stayed here for the last 3 nights of a very busy 2 week trip to India. What an amazing place!! The lodge is beautifully situated with the most attentive and charming staff. They managed to cater to our every desire whilst still allowing us to feel like we were completely alone in this very romantic setting. We loved the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Me and my wife stayed there for 3 days.everything was par excellence. The open bathroom and the swing in the verandah are just wonderful. The food was lovely and i am sure we ended up putting on 5 kgs :). A must visit if you want to kick back and enjoy nature

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Mumbai, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

If you are reading this to decide wether or not you should go to Periyar River Lodge, then the answer is definitely yes. My cousin and I stayed there for three nights in May. The location is beautiful. The food wonderful. The team so gracious. The manager and staff strike that rare balance of being both attentive whilst giving you... More

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East Molesey, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We had a fabulous three days at this river location. The lodge was relaxing and well furnished. Luigi, the manager, was very attentive and arranged different activities for us to do such as early morning boat trips, bird watching and a walk round the local village. The food was fabulous and an education in itself.

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Battlesbridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

We have recently returned from a trip to Kerala and we stayed at Periyar River Lodge for 3 nights. I have to say that our stay here was one of the highlights of our trip. Firstly, the Lodge itself is beautiful, made from teak and tastefully furnished, it has a spacious lounge and 2 en-suite bedrooms, a veranda looks out... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

My mother and I stayed here for 3 nights in October 2011, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. The lodge houses only four people in two bedrooms, and is sparse but elegant and very comfortable. The best part about the lodge is its location: in a rubber plantation with amazing views out over the Periyar River.... More

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Address: Anakayam, Kuttampuzha P.O | Kothamangalam Town, Ernakulam District, 686681, India
Region: India > Kerala
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #46 of 699 Speciality lodging in Kerala
Price range (per night): ₹ 4,000 - 7,000
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated on the lush green banks of the River Periyar, adjoining Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (more commonly known as Thattekad Bird Sanctuary) in Kerala, the Periyar River Lodge is an ideal getaway for nature lovers, bird watchers or just about anyone who needs a break from the humdrum of urban life. Not only does Periyar River Lodge offers the guests an impressive connection with nature, but its peaceful and serene surroundings provides the guests with an untainted view of rural Kerala, while still being easily accessible to city of Cochin (65 kms) and the Cochin International Airport (50 kms). The River Lodge itself is aesthetically built. The architectural concept of the Lodge is a 'nalukettu', with a small open courtyard in the middle of the house and the structure of the house built around this courtyard. The Lodge itself has large verandahs around it where guests can relax with a view of the river in front of the house. The Periyar River Lodge has 2 double-bed rooms with attached restrooms with modern amenities. The cuisine, being strictly Keralite, has both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. With our high standards of service, we hope to impart an experience of Kerala, both relaxed and personalized. ... more   less 

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