Wildernest – A Favorite for Families in Thekkady

Wildernest offers 10 rooms, the largest in Thekkady. Choose between 5 Terraced Rooms with open balconies on the first floor or 5 Secret Garden Rooms with private gardens on the ground floor. All rooms include soundproofing, tile/marble floors, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers. Some rooms feature sofa beds or futons for extra guests.

The Wildernest Café serves coffee, tea, and cake. The menu includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian options such as dosas and salads. Breakfast is available.

Wildernest is located on the road to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 km from Kumily bus stop. It is 146 km from Cochin International Airport, with shuttle service available. Railway stations are in Theni (60 km) and Kottayam (114 km). Nearby landmarks include Periyar Spice & Ayurvedic Garden (0.3 km), Thekkady Park (0.5 km), and Periyar Tiger Reserve (2 km).

The hotel serves as a base for Periyar Wildlife Reserve activities including jungle patrols, night treks, bamboo rafting, and bird watching. The reserve is home to wild elephants, primates, and 13 endemic bird species of the Western Ghats such as the Malabar Grey Hornbill and Nilgiri Flycatcher.

Services include a tour desk, currency exchange, daily housekeeping, and laundry (additional cost). The property uses solar panels for hot water and has an anaerobic sewage treatment plant. Free private parking and 24-hour security are available.