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Lake Palace
( 223887;
www.lakepalacethekkady.com
; r incl all meals ?20,000-25,000)
There's a faint whiff of royalty
at this restored old summer palace, located on an island in the middle of the Periyar Lake.
The six charismatic rooms are decorated with flair using antique furnishings and a selec-
tion of modern conveniences (like flat-screen TVs). Staying in the midst of the sanctuary
gives you a good chance of seeing wildlife from your private terrace, and rates include
meals, boat trip and trekking.
HOTEL
$$$
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Mickey Homestay
MAP
( 223196;
www.mickeyhomestay.com
; Bypass Rd; r ?500-850)
Mickey is a genuine homestay with just
a handful of intimate rooms in a family house and a rear cottage, all with homely touches
that make them some of the most comfortable in town. Balconies have rattan furniture and
hanging bamboo seats and the whole place is surrounded by greenery.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Coffee Inn
MAP
( 222763;
coffeeinn@sancharnet.in
;
Thekkady Rd; r without bath ?400, d ?800-2000, tree house ?600)
This
whimsical timber hotel and cafe has a range of neatly furnished and quirky wood-lined
rooms, as well as rustic tree houses and cottages in a back garden overlooking a rather
urban section of the sanctuary. Decent restaurant.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Green View Homestay
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( 224617;
www.sureshgreenview.com
;
Bypass Rd; r incl breakfast ?500-1750; )
It has grown from its
humble homestay origins but Greenview is a lovely place that manages to retain its per-
sonal and friendly family welcome from owners Suresh and Sulekha. The two buildings
house several classes of beautifully maintained rooms with private balconies, some over-
looking a lovely rear spice garden. Excellent vegetarian meals and cooking lessons (veg/
nonveg ?200/350) are available.
HOMESTAY
$
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El-Paradiso
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