Situated in kerala, close to the Kerala - Tamil Nadu border town - Kumily, it is located about 257 km (160 miles) from Trivandrum, 114 km from Madurai Airport, 185 km from Cochin International Airport and 114 km from Kottayam railway station. The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is spread across 777 km² (300 sq. miles), of which 360 km² (139 sq. miles) is thick evergreen forest. The Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaiperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. The greatest attraction of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.

Sandra Palace Thekkady – Leisure and Business Hotel

Sandra Palace is the ultimate haven of hospitality in Thekkady. Be it leisure or business we take complete care of your stay while you are in the wild destination. Soak yourselves into luxury and experience comfort and convenience like never before. Choose from any of our superbly done rooms and dig into our extensive and varied spread for all tourist

Sandra Palace Thekkady – Leisure and Business Hotel

The Garden of Eden. A different world. A different mood. And wholly different experience! To describe Carmelia as merely as a holiday resort would be an understatement. Nature seems to be so fond of this enchanted land, she has showered all her charms upon it. Words cant describe its mystic beauty. Nor can presumptions capture its incredible variety