What's Periyakulam like for family-friendly vacations?
If you’ve been thinking about a trip with your kids, the budget-friendly destination of Periyakulam is a good choice. The beautiful waterfalls, wildlife, and adventure tours are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into Madurai (IXM), which is located 42 mi (67.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for a family trip to Periyakulam?
Hotel Sivas Regency is a hotel with free valet parking and laundry facilities, and it’s a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Periyakulam?
The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 75°F. The rainiest months in Periyakulam are October, November, August, and December, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Periyakulam?
While you and your family are visiting Periyakulam, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Meghamalai and Western Ghats. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Sacred Heart College Museum and Kumbakkarai Falls.
What's the best way for us to get around Periyakulam?
To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Andipatti Station. Periyakulam may not have many public transportation choices so consider renting a car to explore more.
"We booked for 4 nights for 4 couples at The Mountain Courtyard but at 10pm the evening before I received an email to say that due to a 'technical fault' we would need to spend two of our nights at the sister hotel, Forest Canopy, just 1km away. Although frustrating, this turned out for the best as the Forest Canopy staff and dining experience is far superior.
The rooms at Mountain Courtyard are good - we had a studio - and the surroundings are pleasant. Where the hotel falls down is the standard of service. Staff are not particularly pleasant, nor attentive and not well trained. They really need to take lessons from their sister hotel where the staff can't do enough for the guests.
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A verified traveller stayed at The Mountain Courtyard Thekady
"One night stay to experience the Periyar reserve close by. Our room was enormous and located near the very back of the property. Sadly building works are directly next to the property so we heard angle grinding. Mgr tried to stop them but only the rain did.
Staff amazing. Food delicious. Great cocktails and beers. Breakfast sumptuous! Many many options to choose. Lovely hotel with nature every where. Peaceful (mostly) oasis.
We did the Nature walk. Some confusion over timings etc meant we were late back but the hotel held breakfast for us. Note if you are doing the walk wear long trousers and ideally walking boots or trekking sandals. Brilliant experience with Betsy our guide."
A verified traveller stayed at Spice Village - Cgh Earth
"A good property close to main road through Thekkady but removed enough to be lovely and quiet. Beautiful grounds, pool was clean there was some play equipment. The restaurant served a good buffet for dinner and breakfast, with both Indian and western dishes. We chose to eat the Indian food it was served hot and was very tasty. "
"My stay at Sterling Valley was very comfortable. The cleanliness of the rooms can be improved but the staff are super friendly and courteous. The dining options are fantastic!"
A verified traveller stayed at Sterling Kodai Valley