The Lake Palace of Periyar lets you be a part of the royal legacy. A former summer palace of the King of Travancore, the palace cum heritage lodge is situated on an island in the middle of the Periyar Lake. Located inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, this is where the British Viceroys and Governor-Generals used to take time off to enjoy the wilds.
This lakeside jungle resort with 6 rooms and antique interiors within the Periyar Tiger Reserve is ideal for guests to watch elephant herds playing by the lakeside or take a trek across the jungle in the trail of the majestic tiger.
From offering a relaxing stay to letting one enjoy the wildlife beauty of the Tiger Reserve, the facilities of this heritage resort will let you enjoy an exotic experience.
The Lake Palace of Periyar offers the following facilities –
Ayurveda therapies
Dining Room
Car hire
Laundry
Doctor-on-call
Currency exchange
24 hour front desk
Daily house keeping
Private bathroom
All nature-based activities here are operated from the premises surrounding the property.
Wildlife boat cruises on the Periyar Lake
Boating on the Periyar Lake enables visitors to get a closer look at the wildlife that resides in the surrounding forests. Groups of elephant, wild boar, bison and sambar can be seen moving along the banks skirting the forest.
Nature walk and Green walk
This is a 3 hours daytime trekking in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Other activities include -
Bamboo rafting
Border hiking
Elephant rides
Windy walk
Cloud's walk
Range scan
Plantation tours
Visit to tea factories
Shopping at Kumily for spices and minor forest produce
Attractions Around
A stay at this heritage forest lodge also lets you enjoy an experiential tour of the nearby attractions; some of them are as listed below -
Kumily
This plantation town, situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, is an important centre for shopping and spice trade.
Mangala Devi Temple
This ancient temple is believed to be more than 2,000 years old, and is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu.
Tribal Museum, Kumily
This museum reflects the culture and lifestyle of the tribals inhabiting the region. The museum was set up and is being managed by the members of the local tribal community.
Periyar Tiger Interpretation Centre, Thekkady
This is a treasure house for wildlife tourists and eco-tourists.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is one of those few wildlife vacation destinations which are open in monsoons too. One can visit Periyar in any season. The best time to visit Periyar is September to April.
Timings of Lake Palace, Periyar
Entry to the resort is possible only before 5p.m. and after 6 a.m.
By Air
Nearest airport is Madurai, about 140 km
By Train
Nearest railway stations is Kottayam, about 114 km
By Road
Nearest bus terminal is Kumily, about 4 km
