On a forested hill with views of Periyar Lake and the Western Ghats, this serene resort is 2 km from State Highway 19 and 7 km from Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Refined rooms with glass-panelled bathrooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. All offer patios with lake and/or mountain views. Suites add living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs. Thatched-roof cottages are set in the forest. Room service is available.

Breakfast and parking are free. Other amenities include a spa, an outdoor infinity pool and yoga classes, plus 4 hectares of gardens. There are 2 restaurants (1 rooftop), plus a poolside bar.

Free Wi-Fi