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
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 Bipha group had its foundations laid in 1929. The flag ship BIPHA DRUG LABORATORIES was founded as a small pharmacy to cater to the health care needs of local populace. Today, the company has grown to become a multi-product, multilocation health care company with an extensive presence in the domestic and international markets.
The group made its foray into the hospitality sector with the opening of HOTEL AMBADI at Thekkadi in 1982. It was the first private sector resort at Periyar and the first hotel in the state to introduce the concept of the Heritage hotel.
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.
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.
DailyTrips
Daily sight seeing trips are arranged to the wildlife sanctuary and the Periyar lake.
Facilities
- 44 rooms-Restaurant
- Beer Parlour
- Room service
- Doctor on call
- CCTV, Telephone
- Laundry
- Travel Assistance and Boating
