Forest Canopy Thekkady – A Favorite for Families in Thekkady
About the Hotel
Rooms with Forest Views
Forest Canopy Thekkady offers villas and double rooms with private entrances and balconies overlooking the gardens. All accommodations include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, minibars, and tea/coffee makers. The Blue Eyes Jacuzzi Villa features a private steam room and 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Bathrooms provide showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Local Kerala Cuisine
The hotel serves ethnic Kerala dishes, including karimeen pollichathu (pearl spot fish grilled in banana leaves) and tapioca with fish curry. The menu also features South and North Indian options. Meals showcase traditional cooking techniques with local spices and ingredients.
Wildlife and Adventure Activities
The hotel organizes tiger trail hikes, border hiking adventures, and bamboo rafting. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a 5-minute drive away, offers boat rides on Periyar Lake to spot elephants, tigers, deer, and birds. The sanctuary is one of India's tiger reserves with grassland Shola forests and bamboo areas.
Hilltop Forest Location
Forest Canopy sits on a hilltop in Thekkady, surrounded by rainforests and spice plantations. It is 1 km from Evergreen Spicegarden, 1.5 km from Green Park Spices and Kumily Rose Park, and 2.5 km from Chellarkovil Viewpoint. The area drops to the plains of Tamil Nadu, with Kurisumala Christian pilgrimage site 2 km away.
Guided Tours and Services
The hotel provides guided hiking expeditions and bamboo rafting experiences. Room service includes ironing facilities and minibar restocking. The surrounding area features spice gardens, organic farms, and cultural performances like Kathakali dance shows in nearby Kumily.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Table tennis
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock