Taj Garden Retreat, Periyar (Kerala, India) is a Taj Hotels Resort comprising 32 rustic, thatched roof villas located on the periphery of the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. 

This charming resort, 2,700 feet above sea level boasts of spacious rooms replete with fine wood décor and adorned by beautiful natural fabrics. The resort allows you to live in the midst of nature in absolute luxury.

Taj Garden Retreat offers the following facilities: 

• Multi-cuisine Restaurant
• Bonfire Bar
• Swimming pool
• Badminton court
• Boat rides on lake Periyar for game viewing
• Jungle treks
• Laundry service
• Visits to Spice plantations
• Ayurvedic oil massage
• Nature library
• Indoor Games
• Model tree house for children
• 24-hour facsimile/copier facilities
• Car Rental
• Currency Exchange
• Safe Deposit Lockers
• Medical Facilities
• Conferences

Accommodation : 32 centrally air-conditioned rooms in cottages built on stilts.

All rooms are elegantly appointed and have private balconies. Guest amenities include international direct dial facility, mini-bar, channel music and colour television with satellite programs.

There is lots to see around Thekkady for a good 2 or 3 night stay.

Distance : Kottayam : 110 kms, Munnar : 110 kms, Madurai - 140 kms, Vagamon - 55 kms, Cochin : 180 kms, Kodaikanal : 150 kms

Thekkady is typically visited as a ex-Kochi / Ex-Madurai / ex-Coimbatore Weekend Getaway or as a part of a South India Itinerary covering Kerala.