White Portico  

Perched at the edge of the Western Ghats in Peermade (Kumily), this spot puts you steps from the mountains and a short walk to Periyar National Park, Mudra Cultural Centre and the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre. Thekkady Boat Landing is about 4.8 km (3 mi) away, and Madurai Airport (IXM) is roughly 151 km from the hotel.

A compact hotel with 25 guestrooms set up for easy, comfortable stays. Rooms feature LED TVs, pillowtop beds with down comforters, cable channels and complimentary wireless internet. Bathrooms have showers and free toiletries — wake up to fresh mountain-air mornings near the Western Ghats.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Free self parking is available onsite, and a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

Room service is offered during limited hours for easy meals after a day exploring Periyar and the local cultural centres.