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Periyar
River Lodge is Situated on the lush green
banks of the river Periyar, adjoining the 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.
It is built
largely of teak wood, offers spacious guestrooms with a large
comfortable lounge as well as sunlit verandahs that present a view
of the river and the forest beyond on the opposite bank. Shown below
is the view of the Periyar River in front of the Lodge.
The
Thattekad or Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, named after the
world-renowned ornithologist, the late Dr. Salim Ali (1896-1987), is
just over one and a half hours drive from the port city of Cochin(60
Kms) and 30 kms from Cochin Airport. Dr Ali, often called the
"Birdman of India," described Thattekad as the “birders
paradise” with its teak, mahogany and fruit-bearing trees that are
home to nearly 270 species of birds
The
Lodge has 2 bedrooms, each of which is configured with either a
double bed or two single beds. Tariffs are based on the number of
rooms occupied and the occupancy in each room.
Thattekad
is visited as a part of Itinerary
covering other areas of Kerala.
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