Where to Stay in Thekkady

Where to Stay in Thekkady

Homestays, resorts, plantation stays, budget options

Thekkady has accommodation for every kind of traveller — from ₹800 backpacker rooms in Kumily to ₹25,000 plantation resorts. Three areas:

  • Kumily town — central, walkable, close to restaurants and shops
  • Thekkady road — quieter, walking distance to the Periyar gate
  • Spice estates outside town — true Kerala plantation experience

By budget

  • Budget (₹800–2,000/night) — Family-run homestays in Kumily town
  • Mid-range (₹2,500–5,000) — Boutique homestays, small hotels with garden
  • Luxury (₹6,000–25,000+) — Spice Village (CGH Earth), Cardamom County, Elephant Court

Featured stays

  • CGH Spice Village — luxury resort, pool, spa, plantation walks
  • Cardamom County — mid-luxury, lake views
  • KTDC Periyar House — government lodge inside reserve
  • Pepper County Home Stay — 7-acre estate in Kumily
  • Harvest Fresh Farms — organic farm-stay in Cumbum Valley

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