Mystic Mayapott, Thekkady

Mystic Mayapott, Thekkady - a 5-room retreat inside a 61 hectare cardamom plantation with a natural stream and waterfall flowing through the property.

Accommodation

Mystic Mayapott offers five family rooms with garden views and private bathrooms, each including a work desk and free toiletries. Rooms are constructed with natural materials and feature wooden interiors, with a huge boulder preserved inside one room. The property provides non-smoking rooms throughout, with daily housekeeping and express check-in/check-out services.

Facilities

An outdoor swimming pool with a view overlooks the cardamom estate, while indoor and outdoor play areas keep children entertained. The hotel has a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, a garden, BBQ facilities, and a tour desk for arranging local excursions. Additional comforts include concierge service, private check-in/check-out, 24-hour security, and laundry services.

Dining

The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian and local cuisines with vegetarian and halal options, plus breakfast featuring local specialities, juice, and fruits. Themed dinner nights are organised at the property, and the chef prepares meals based on guest preferences. Breakfast is included in the room tariff, with buffet charged at ₹850 per person for non-included bookings.

Activities

Guests can join guided walking tours through the cardamom plantation, trek up a 4 km trail to a viewpoint, or go cycling on the property. A natural stream and waterfall provide a setting for fishing, and indoor games like chess and a swing are available. The hotel also arranges visits to a cardamom processing unit and offers a campfire experience in the evenings.

Location

Mystic Mayapott is situated on the Kattappana-Kumily road, 100 km from Cochin International Airport, within a 61 hectare working cardamom plantation. The property is surrounded by hills and spice plantations, with the nearest points of interest (Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kumily town) about 15 km away. Despite being on a main road, the resort is a cellular dead zone, offering limited Wi-Fi for a genuine digital detox.

• Rooms: 5 family rooms with garden views and private bathrooms
• Dining: Restaurant with Indian & local cuisine, vegetarian and halal options
• Activities: Guided plantation walks, trekking, cycling, and fishing
• Pool: Outdoor swimming pool with a view
• Facilities: Indoor and outdoor children's play areas, business centre, BBQ
• Location: Inside a 61 hectare cardamom plantation, 100 km from Cochin airport