CHRISSIE’S
Book into a quaint and lovely hotel set amid gardens and natural teak forests. Chrissie’s is located in the sleepy part of Thekkady, but it is buzzing with activities for the avid traveller. The rooms are cozy and neat, with good service. You can relax and rejuvenate at this friendly hotel. The rooms on the ground floor look out onto the garden and the pretty forests. The 15 rooms at Chrissie’s are tastefully done up. There are three double and 12 twin-bedded rooms. Each one has a private balcony and en-suite bathroom. There’s also a family suite – a large bedroom, bathroom and sitting area. There’s space to accommodate two or three children in the sitting area. The hotel rooftop vegetarian restaurant gives you the perfect view of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The food served at the restaurant is fresh and savoury. Our 11x 8m hall is lit up and airy. From here, too, you can watch the forests and beyond. You can conduct parties and get-togethers at the hall.
Chrissie’s is the perfect venue for yoga, Tai-Chi and meditation. The quiet environs will soothe your body and soul. You can also hire space for meetings and small wedding receptions. There are good packages to choose from. From Chrissie’s you can go for walks and treks in the countryside. You might be able to spot a few animals and birds on your walks. Go for boating on the Thekkady Lake, trek into core of the Tiger Reserve… For the adventurous at heart, there’s a lot of things to do in Thekkday.
Travel lovers can arrange a day trip to visit temples at Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, or trek up the waterfalls at Churali. In the evenings you can watch Kathakali or Kalaripayattu performances here. You can go for walks in the countryside and in the tea and spices plantations. Elephant rides through the plantations are lovely. There are many agencies that will take you on treks and trips across the hills. The hotel can arrange them for you.
nice rooms, friendly people and great food.