Ambadi
Hotel Ambadi, a part of the BIPHA GROUP, is a professionally managed company
with an active presence, spanning seven decades, in a vast cross-section of
industries. The Group, founded by Mr. K. Pappy Vaidyan, a gifted physician and
Ayurvedic practioner, has interests in the health care, plantation, and information
technology sectors in the state.The group made its foray into the hospitality
sector with the opening of HOTEL AMBADI at Thekkady in 1982.
Hotel Ambadi - A 46 room theme resort situated at the Periyar Tiger Reserves,
is one of the first private sector resorts in Kerala. Designed by the world
renowned architect Mr. Lauwrie Baker, the hotel was conceptualized on the traditional
architectural splendor of a typical Kerala village, complete with a Thulasi
Thara and Nallukettu. "Ambadi" as the name denotes is the birth place
of Lord Krishna, the mythical god in the great epic of India - The Mahabharatha.
The life of lord Krishna, the history, the myth, is the core theme of this resort.
The resort is replete with references to the life of Lord Krishna. Ambadi offers
46 well appointed rooms, under three different categories. The hotel has 24
independent cottages constructed in traditional Kerala ambience.
SERVICES OFFERED
Restaurant
Adithi, our multi cuisine restaurant awaits you with a wide range of dishes
from around the globe, ranging from Indian, Chinese, and Continental, to our
local Kerala cuisine. Let our Chef take you through the gastronomic pleasures
of Kerala. However, we must remind you that he's got a real fiery taste when
it comes to spicing up your dish - make sure you leave word with him , as far
as your preference for chillies are concerned !!!
For those of you with a penchant for sizzlers or steaks, be advised to try our
steamy, spicy sizzlers. Treat your taste buds to our Kerala chicken curry and
pepper fries. For for the more adventurous, we suggest trying our Kerala meal
- you'll really have to get your fingers moving articulately to fill your tummy
!.
Elephant Ride
Enjoy an elephant ride to the forest interior. Elephant rides are organized
at the Periyar Sanctuary by the Forest department.
DailyTrips
Daily sight seeing trips are arranged to the wildlife sanctuary and the Periyar
lake.
Trekking
Ambadi is located very close to the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary, and a short
stroll will get you to the sanctuary in minutes. Visit cardamom, pepper, coffee
and tea plantations, where you can have an inside view at the growing ,harvesting,
processing stages of these products.
A guide will accompany tourists on a trek which is of around 3 - hour duration.
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How to Reach
By Air
Nearest Air Ports:
Madurai (Tamilnadu)
Cochin (Kerala )
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala )
By Rail
Nearest Railway Station : Kottayam
By Road
Kottayam - Kumily Road 110 km .from Kottayam to Thekkady
Local Transport
Tourist Cars,Taxi Jeeps, Buses, Auto-Rickshaws, Bi-cycle.
Great Indian Wildlife Tours
