Out stay was during the 1st week of September, towards the end of monsoon and nearing Onam - nature lovers, it is the best time and place to be, away from the crowd in a peaceful green valley with the numerous birds to our company.
All rooms in Thekkady Wild Corridor have a balcony opening to the valley, the top most one we stayed (3 series ones) have the best valley view and privacy. Room and bathroom were equipped and generally clean. Rooms did not have air conditioners and do not require it too, they were surprisingly cooler than outside. People who enjoy bathtub will have a treat, the huge window(with curtain) next to it opens to the valley.
The only downside with the accommodation was cleanliness. We found cockroaches near the bathtub window behind the curtain - this did not let us enjoy the bathtub experience. There were issues with 24 hours hot water availability too. Overall, good place to visit and stay.
Places nearby
1. Periyar tiger reserve
2. Idduki and Cheruthoni dams (around 50KMs): Both dams are open to visitors on the dam during Onam, other seasons, you can see the dam from a distance.
3. Mullaperiyar Dam (around 30KMs)
4. Munnar - hill station (around 85KMs)
5. Alleppey - backwater (around 150KMs) : Try the overnight stay in a houseboat