Ambadi

Periyar Tiger Reserve


At the English-manor-style hotel of the same name, Ambadi feels more formal than most Kumily eateries, with an almost churchlike decor of carved wood and tiled floors. It's popular with locals and visitors alike for its well-executed, reasonably priced and extensive selection of North and South Indian favourites.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Periyar Tiger Reserve attractions

1. Nature Interpretation Centre

0.26 MILES

Next to the reserve bus-shuttle car park, on the southwest edge of town, this small interpretation museum runs through the wildlife and geography of South…

6. Highrange Spice Garden

2.02 MILES

Around 4km west of Kumily, 4-hecare Highrange is awash with lush organic gardens where you can see spices, ayurvedic herbs and vegetables growing. It's…

7. Abraham’s Spice Garden

2.04 MILES

Insightful one-hour tours weave through perfumed spice gardens at this friendly, organic 12-hectare family farm, 3km west of Kumily, in operation since…

8. Periyar Tiger Reserve

2.07 MILES

Bison, sambar, wild boar, langur, around 2000 elephants and 35 to 40 tigers wander the lushly green hills of South India’s most popular wildlife reserve,…